By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury aluminium serving tray with mirror top. This astonishing piece of barware was designed by Carlo Scarpa in Italy during the 1960s.
This item is amazing because of the perfect fusion of the materials: gilt anodized aluminium, top mirror and cream-coloured rubber.
An amazing serving piece that will enrich a minimal midcentury living room, kitchen or bar.
Measures (cm):
Width 54.5
Depth 31
Height 2.5
Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906-28 November 1978) was an Italian architect, influenced by the materials, landscape, and the history of Venetian culture, and Japan. Scarpa translated his interests in history, regionalism, invention, and the techniques of the artist and craftsman into an ingenious glass and furniture design.
Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early childhood was spent in Vicenza, where his family relocated when he was 2 years old. After his mother's death when he was 13, he moved with his father and brother back to Venice. Carlo attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he focused on architectural studies. Graduated from the Accademia in Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he apprenticed with the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo's niece, Nini Lazzari (Onorina Lazzari).
However, Scarpa refused to sit the pro forma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Tray Tables