Italian Rationalist Armchair Attributed to a Bottoni Piero
Located in Milano, IT
Rare armchair from the Italian Rationalism of the 1930s attributed to Piero Bottoni.
Italian Rationalist Armchair Attributed to a Bottoni Piero
Located in Milano, IT
Rare armchair from the Italian Rationalism of the 1930s attributed to Piero Bottoni.
Set of six Asnago & Vender 'Moka' chairs for Flexform - Italy, 1980s
By Flexform, Mario Asnago
Located in London, GB
Spare and streamlined, this chair is an example of Italian Rationalism (of which the pair were leading exponents).
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Arco' console table for Olivetti - Italy, 1960s
By Studio BBPR
Located in London, GB
The ‘Arco’ console table is a perfect distillation of this idea. Grounded in Italian Rationalism and designed on the principle of ideal proportions, the table has two bifurcated meta...
Bakelite
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.
Nickel
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.
Nickel
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Chandelier by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.
Nickel
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.
Nickel
21st Century Velasca White Blown Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Lazzeroni
By Roberto Lazzeroni
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
A collection that, drawing its inspiration from 1950s and 1960s Italian rationalism, strikes an absolutely contemporary look.
Nickel
Carved wall panel by Studio Ponzio, Italy 1930’s
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Executed in carved wood, the panel features an abstract geometric relief composition ; evoking elements of Futurism, Art Deco, and early Italian Rationalism. The rhythm of the carvi...
Wood
Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Firenze, IT
An iconic 'Aggregato' floor lamp, designed by the master of Italian Rationalism Enzo Mari (in collaboration with Giancarlo Fassina) for Artemide in 1976.
Steel
Large "Partenio" Extendable Marble Dining Table by Ignazio Gardella, Italy
By Misura Emme, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Firenze, IT
This imposing piece stands as a masterclass in post-war Italian rationalism, beautifully balancing luxurious materials with sophisticated mechanical functionality.
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...
Upholstery, Beech
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matt lacque...
Upholstery, Beech
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...
Upholstery, Beech
Model Ashtray of the Camerlata Fountain Como, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Originally conceived as a symbol of modernity and industrial progress, the Camerlata Fountain—designed in 1936 by architect Cesare Cattaneo with sculptor Mario Radice—remains one of ...
Steel
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chair for Poggi, Italy, 1953
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.
Leather, Wood
Interwar Italian Rationalist Set: Table & 4 Chairs
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Made in Italy, this set features essential, strict lines and a simple, functional structure, which are distinguishing characteristics of Italian Rationalism.
Wicker, Oak
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 6
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 8
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 4
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini 832 “Luisa” Chairs for Poggi, Italy, 1953, Set of 2
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
This emblematic piece of Italian rationalism—named after Albini’s wife—is a masterclass in structural honesty and material reduction.
Leather, Wood
Giuseppe Terragni, Sant Elia Chair, Zanotta, Italy, Design Classic
By Zanotta, Giuseppe Terragni
Located in Krefeld, DE
Originally conceived in 1936 as part of Terragni’s modernist vision, the design reflects the strict geometric language and structural clarity associated with early Italian rationalis...
Stainless Steel
Pietro Lingeri Rationalist 1930s Writing Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, writing desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s A beautiful example of Italian Rationalism, this desk is designed by architect Pietro Lingeri and ...
Metal, Brass
Loka Armchair Beech structure, Orange Wool Upholstered Cushions
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This was Le Corbusier approach when reshaping ideas from the Bauhaus, through local conditions and influenced by Italian rationalism. Structure in solid natural beech or matte lacqu...
Upholstery, Beech
T22 Desk with Chest of Drawers by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy, 1958
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Dimensions: Desk 200x73x102 cm; Chest of drawers 70x46x70 cm Prod. Poggi, Italy, 1958. Designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and produced by Poggi during the late 1950s, the T2...
Brass
$65,224Sale Price|20% Off
Prototype of an aluminum armchair by Gabriele Mucchi
By Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary armchair, designed by Gabriele Mucchi, represents one of the masterpieces of Italian Rationalism. Crafted from a combination of aluminum alloy and steel, it embodi...
Aluminum
Italian 1930s "Rationalism School" Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Rationalist School (1930s) rectangular walnut coffee table with tapered and flared design legs. Antique condition.
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Each joint, meticulously crafted without overt hardware, highlights the commitment to seamless integration a hallmark of Italian rationalism. We accurately check the quality of ever...
Leather, Wood
Italian Rationalist Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome and Copper, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
The design is defined by its pure geometric forms and restrained elegance, combining polished chrome-plated metal with contrasting copper banding in a composition that reflects the a...
Copper, Chrome
Exceptional Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet, circa 1925
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Executed with exceptional craftsmanship, the cabinet retains a magnificent mellow patina and displays the restrained elegance associated with the finest Italian decorative arts betwe...
Walnut
$1,870Sale Price|20% Off
Italian wall mirror from the Italian Rationalist era
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and fine wall mirror dating from the period of Italian Rationalism, datable to around the 1920s.
Mirror, Wood
1930s Rationalist Pair of Night Stands in Oak, Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of night stands, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, glass, metal, Italy, 1930s This pair of cabinets, an Italian design from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression gro...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chest of drawers, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This chest of drawers, an Italian piece from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression grounded in the...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Cab 412 black, dining chair by Mario Bellini, set of 6
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in Milan in 1935 and trained as an architect under Gio Ponti at the Politecnico, Mario Bellini brought the discipline of Italian rationalism into dialogue with the looser, more ...
Metal
Annig Sarian T70 Thalia Oak & Paper Cord Chairs for Tisettanta, Set of 4
By Tisettanta, Annig Sarian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The T70 design draws on bentwood techniques with a silhouette that references both Italian rationalism and broader organic modernist tendencies of the period.
Papercord, Oak
Modular Italian bookcase made of shelves and brackets by Studio BBPR Attr.
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Modular Wall-Mounted Bookcase, Attributed to BBPR – Italy, 1950s Elegant and refined modular wall-mounted bookcase, designed in Italy during the 1950s and attributed to the renowned...
Iron
Polinnia table Lamp in metal ang glass by Studio BBPR, mid-century
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.
Metal
Mid-Century Triptyque Mirror by Ignazio Gardella, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Gardella is considered a prominent member of the so-called third generation of the Italian Modern Movement, as well as one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism.
Wood
Ignazio Gardella Arenzano Floor Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Azucena 1970s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Cascina, Pisa
He is considered a pillar of the third generation of the Italian Modern Movement and stands out for his embodiment of Italian Rationalism.
Marble, Brass
Polinnia wall lamp applique BBPR midcentury metal prismatic glass
By Artemide, Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.
Glass
$4,635
Polinnia lamp, BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.
Glass
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini Customised in Light Sand Boucle 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the looser, more sensual currents of the late 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Wood
Pair European Mid-century Elm Wood Benches / End Tables, Style Jean-Michel Frank
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
These pieces are significant in the emerging modern movement in France and Italy in 1930's. Rationalism was Italy's Midcentury Modernism.
Elm
Franco Albini TL22 wooden desk by Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Albini remained true to Italian Rationalism throughout his career, believing in the avant-garde role of architecture in exploring new forms and expressions in constant dialogue with ...
Wood
Gio Ponti - Inspired - Sideboard - Macassar - 1960s - Italy
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
The silhouette sits at the intersection of Italian Rationalism and mid-century lounge glamour — as rigorous in proportion as it is indulgent in material.
Teak
Camaleonda Sofa Set by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in Milan in 1935 and trained as an architect under Gio Ponti at the Politecnico, Mario Bellini brought the discipline of post-war Italian rationalism into dialogue with the loos...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
AmorettiLAB Copper Dining Table - ELIPSIS - Italian Design
Located in Austin, TX
The racetrack silhouette, with its perfectly curved ends and clean horizontal mass, speaks to mid-century Italian rationalism while remaining entirely of its time.
Copper
Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Documented in the original Triennale installation, this pair stands as a rare surviving example of Ponti’s early furniture production, bridging Italian Rationalism and a more persona...
Velvet, Wood
$9,000Sale Price|25% Off
Console by Enrico Carlo Rava
By Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rava was a leading figure in Italian Rationalism and a founding member of Gruppo 7, the collective of architects who spearheaded a modernist reform in Italian design.
Onyx
Italian Modernist Terracotta Portrait Bust of a Woman, Signed & Dated 1938
Located in PARIS, FR
A highly sensitive, modern work, this bust stands as a sophisticated example of individual artistic freedom flourishing in late 1930s Italy. Style / Movement: Italian Rationalism, ...
Clay, Terracotta
1970s Space Age Backlit Table Mirror & Lamp in the Manner of Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
A magnificent collector's piece that perfectly blends Italian rationalism with cosmic futurism. Creator: In the Manner of Gino Sarfatti Style: Space Age / Mid-Century Modern Place o...
Aluminum, Chrome
Franco Albini attributed lounge chair Fiorenza Italy 1940
By Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Albini, a pivotal figure in the development of Italian Rationalism, was known for seamlessly integrating craftsmanship, functionality, and artistic expression.
Velvet, Cherry
Early “Luminator” Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1933
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Dronten, NL
Conceived at the height of Italian Rationalism, the Luminator stands as a seminal work of early modern lighting design—reductive, architectural, and technically innovative for its ti...
Steel, Nickel
Rare Oak Wardrobe by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Italo Gamberini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This refined piece embodies the transition between Italian rationalism and the softer, more decorative language that would characterize the post-war period, combining architectural r...
Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
By Lelièvre Paris, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Metal, Brass
Italian Art Déco Dining Table in Parchment, Walnut and Black Glass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The composition is symmetrical and disciplined, in the rigorous spirit of Italian rationalism of the 1930s. The structure is in walnut, with a uniform finish across all the timber p...
Walnut, Parchment Paper
A low side table from the Bocconi project by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
The Bocconi university building is one of the highest achievements of Italian rationalism. Literature: Domus # 170, Milan 1942
Cherry
Italian 1970's coat rack by Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Kartell, Studio BBPR
Located in Uccle, BE
Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1930s, although they were not an integral part of the mai...
Metal
Pair of 1920s Armchairs by Studio BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Catania, IT
Refined, architectural, essential: these two armchairs designed by Studio BBPR represent a founding moment of modern Italian design. Made in the early years of the collective – activ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian rationalism coffee table
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2883 Coffee table with mirrored and ground glass top, frame with a burl cross-shaped base. Italian Rationalism, ca. 1925-30.
Glass
Giuseppe Pagano Armchairs Italian Rationalism
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in bari, IT
Pair of early 1940s armchairs in pure Italian rationalism style Giuseppe Pagano. Giuseppe Pogatschnig Pagano (1896-1945), architect and designer of Istrian origin, was an exponent...
Velvet, Wood
Italian Rationalism Giuseppe Pagano Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Levi-Montalcini
Located in bari, IT
Circular coffee table mid-1940s Italian rationalism a constructive philosophy of 1930s and 1940s in Italy.
Wood
Italian rationalism dark polished chairs with blond maple band
By Marcello Piacentini
Located in Milano, IT
Marcello Piacentini, Italian Rationalism ca. 1925. 45x45xh90/45
Maple
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H 31.11 in W 64.57 in D 33.47 in
Desk with Built-In Bookcase in Italian Rationalism Style, circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Geometric shaped wooden desk with built-in bookcase in Italian Rationalism style, probably Italy, circa 1930.
Metal
Italian Rationalism Blonde Walnut Side Table With Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
However, Italian Rationalism maintained a distinctive identity, incorporating elements of classical tradition.
Walnut
Carlo Turina Rationalist wooden desk - Italy, 1930s
Located in London, GB
This wooden desk, designed by Carlo Turina (b.1885) bears the hallmarks of 1930s Italian Rationalism. A logical reduction in form, utilitarian in tone, balanced by its aesthetic appe...
Wood
Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
This set represents not just a piece of vintage design, but an example of how Italian Rationalism managed to combine beauty, functionality, and respect for materials.
Straw, Wood
Serving Table / Franco Albini, 1958
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1958, who for a short time also worked in the office Gio Ponte, is a representative of Italian rationalism.
Teak, Plywood
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H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Italian Walnut Briarwood Stools in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and sophisticated Pair of Italian walnut-root stools in the style of Gio Ponti of the 1930s at the height of Italian Rationalism.
Wood
Pair of armchairs and ottomans by Giuseppe Pagano, Italy, 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The set reflects the principles of Italian Rationalism, where form follows function, with an emphasis on economy of means and material clarity.
Wood
"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Brass, Steel
Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
Its bold, sharp and enveloping forms are precisely to be attributed to the historical period of Italian rationalism of the 1920s and 1930s. The loveseat features curved armrests, an...
Rattan, Wood
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H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Franco Albini 1933 Triënnale Lounge Chair, Black Frame, Natural Leather
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
Designer: Franco Albini Model: Triënnale Lounge Chair Year of Design: 1933 Materials: Natural leather, black-lacquered frame Style: Italian Rationalism / Early Modernism A rare oppo...
Steel
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H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Modern Black Metal Leather Chairs Moka by Asnago Vender Flexoform, 1939
By Mario Asnago
Located in MIlano, IT
Measurements in cm 40x40x94h 47h seat Mario Asnago and Claudio Vender began their professional partnership in the 1930s and are rightly considered among the leading exponents of Ita...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 37.01 in
Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope
Located in Milano, IT
Italian rationalism is based on very precise rules according to the proportions of the golden section, and at the same time modern forms and structures merge with a volumetric layout...
Rope, Wood
Vintage Modular Corner Faux Leather Sofa by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Milano, IT
The upper corners are thicker and larger, the sofa is part of the period of Italian rationalism and reflects it perfectly. The sofa is modular at the preference of the buyer.
Faux Leather
Flamed walnut desk with bands and uprights
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Milano, IT
One of the major figures of Italian rationalism, he participated, along with Marcello Piacentini, Luigi Vietti, and others, in the initial design of the EUR district in Rome.
Walnut
Pendant Made of Brass and Glass, Model 'LP8' by Ignazio Gardella, 1950
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
Gardella is considered a prominent member of the so-called third generation of the Italian Modern Movement, as well as one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism.
Brass
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H 36.42 in W 54.73 in D 20.87 in
Exceptional Pier Niccolò Berardi Cabinet in Walnut, Florence, Italy, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed in the early 1930s, the building is considered one of the masterpieces of the Italian rationalism.
Chestnut, Walnut
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H 24.41 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Giuseppe Terragni, 1920s
By Giuseppe Terragni
Located in Milano, IT
Giuseppe Terragni (Meda , 18 April 1904 - 19 July 1943) was an Italian architect who worked mainly under the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini and was the pioneer of the modern Ital...
Metal
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H 53.15 in W 59.06 in D 21.66 in
Giovanni Michelucci Italian Midcentury Rationalism Mid-1940s Buffet
Located in bari, IT
Superb piece of furniture in pure Italian rationalist style after Giovanni Michelucci.
Walnut
Bookcase by Franco Albini, 1956
By Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) is widely considered one of the leading 20th century architects as well as a key figure of the 'Italian Rationalism' style. His work ranges from a plethora...
Metal
Polinnia Lamp by Studio BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The studio became one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism, opposing the monumentalist taste of those years, as it was driven by a spirit of avant-garde and innovation.
Metal
Franco Albini LB7 bookcase for Poggi Pavia, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Throughout his career, Franco Albini remained committed to Italian Rationalism and the avant-garde role of architecture in exploring new forms and expressions in constant dialogue wi...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Italian rationalist stools in formica
Located in Milano, IT
The first thing that strikes you is their form—rigid and sharp, a hallmark of Italian rationalism. Each stool stands on two rectangular side legs, their lines crisp and unyielding.
Formica, Wood
Franco Albini Luisa arm chairs Poggi Italy 1955
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ideal for curated interiors, gallery settings, or refined architectural projects, these chairs offer a tangible connection to the intellectual rigor and poetic materiality of Franco ...
Linen, Walnut
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H 31.5 in Dm 37.8 in
Ignanzio Gardella adjustable table in walnut and brass, Azucena, Italy, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Among his most celebrated works is the splendid Tuberculosis Pavilion designed in 1939, a milestone of Italian Rationalism. The same refined lines and intellectual approach that mark...
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Munster, NRW
Architects and designers Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationali...
Metal
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H 42.52 in W 28.35 in D 37.41 in
Franco Albini “Fiorenza” Lounge Chair in Dedar Fabric for Arflex, Italy 1952
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Hellouw, NL
Franco Albini, a pioneer of Italian rationalism, was known for his modernist approach and meticulous attention to functional design.
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.04 in
Desk Arco 'Arredamenti Metallici Serie "Arco"' by Studio BBPR for Olivetti
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Munster, NRW
Architects and designers Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti and Rogers (BBPR) were graduates of the Milan polytechnic and are among the most important representatives of Italian rationali...
Metal
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in L 37.41 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Metal, Brass
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella, Raf Simons, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Metal, Brass
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Metal, Brass
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Ignazio Gardella, Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Brass, Steel
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H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations.
Brass, Steel
Bauhaus Desk in wood and iron
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary desk from the 1930s, part of the prestigious collection of Maurizio Marzadori, one of Italy’s most prominent collectors of Rationalist design, is a unique and unre...
Iron
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H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Set of six chairs from the rationalist period attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
A true expression of 1940s Italian design, the ensemble stands at the crossroads of Italian Rationalism and the refined elegance of Art Deco.
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a collectors table designed by the „workshop of modernity“: bbpr’s ‚spazio‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) were graduates of the milan polytechnic and are amon...
Steel
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H 40.95 in W 50.99 in D 20.67 in
Highboard ARCO Arredamenti Metallici Serie by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 1963
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
‚arco‘ (the arch) included desks, side desks, machine tables and storage furniture, like this highboard. the modular character works with a painted steel frame in different sizes, ad...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 59.06 in
Rare Oval Dining Table in Green Polyester by Ferreiri & Gardella for Kartell
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
He is considered a pillar of the third generation of the Italian Modern Movement and stands out for his embodiment of Italian Rationalism.
Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Polyester
Franco Albini Style Vintage Italian Bamboo And Rattan Bar Cart
By Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes in the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 15.75 in Dm 16.54 in
Franco Albini For Bonacina Italian Vintage Stool In Bamboo And “Midollino”
By Franco Albini, Bonacina 1889
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini became from the early 1930s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, of which, however, he gave an eclectic interpretation in many ways.
Bamboo
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Rattan
By Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes since the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.
Bamboo, Rattan
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H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Italian Franco Albini Style Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack and Holder
By Franco Albini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A young student of Gio Ponti, Albini becomes since the early '30s one of the key figures of Italian Rationalism, which, however, gives an eclectic interpretation in many ways.
Bamboo, Rattan
Italian Art Deco Desk
Located in London, GB
A good example of 'Rationalism' in Italian design of the 1920-30's.
Wood
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H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Model 530 desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, ca. 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Essential and elegant lines, representative of the warm rationalism of Italian design of the period. Dimensions: 130 x 80 cm, height 96 cm.
Wood
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H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini (born 1905 in Robbiate) was a key figure in Italian design and so called rationalism. He collaborated with the design studios Ponti and Lancia after completing his stud...
Wood
Giuseppe Pagano 1950s Desk and Chair
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in New York, NY
Rationalism was the Italian version of the Modern movement that had in the Bauhaus its most prominent example.
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H 5.91 in W 18.9 in D 13 in
Italian Rationalism Wall Hanging Nightstands, Walnut Solid and Veneer, c. 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Italian Rationalism wall-mounted nightstands. The pieces are made of solid and veneered walnut and feature one drawer, c. 1940.
Walnut
Art Déco Wooden Game Table by Melchiorre Bega, 1935 Ca
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Argelato, BO
The work represents a brilliant synthesis between the art déco style, from which it takes up the use of different precious woods, and the always contemporary Italian rationalism, fro...
Wood
1930s Italian Rationalist Executive Desk in Walnut Burl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing executive writing desk, walnut burl, copper-plated steel, brass, Italy, 1930s Italian Rationalism at its finest.
Brass, Copper, Steel
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H 42.92 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Pietro Lingeri Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri (1894-1968) was an Italian architect and one of the protagonists of Italian rationalism.
Velvet, Beech
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H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 70.87 in
Dining Table Model 611 by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, Italy, 1966
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Roma, IT
The composition is defined by two robust leg supportsconnected by a solid stretcher beam, giving the table a sculptural, monolithic presence reminiscent of postwar Italian rationalis...
Wood
$27,953 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Uginox, Paul Geoffroy
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Three Tier Tables
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking pair of Art Deco style three tier side tables end tables lamp tables in nicely aged color patina to finely grained veneer. Great quality / heavyweight construction. L...
Wood
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Italian 1940s Large Wall Console with Four Drawers
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Long Wall Console with Four Drawers, Italy late 1940s
Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Freeform Console Bench, Pine, France, 1967
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted freeform console or bench in pine and black-painted metal. Designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand for Résidence La Cascade, Arc 1600, France, 1967-1969.
Pine
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
On Hold|$4,425
H 19.1 in W 40.01 in D 16.15 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST COFFEE TABLE att. to GUSTAVE GAUTIER, France 1950
By Gustave Gautier, Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant architectural and square rectangular coffee table, Mod-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes, with a grap...
Metal
$1,921
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...
Teak
$13,394 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$4,193
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Sideboard from the "Arco" Series by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, Italy
By Olivetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century sideboard from the "Arco" series by Studio BBPR for Olivetti - Italy 1960s.
Metal
$13,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 44.1 in D 33.86 in
Post-Modern French Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brushed Steel & Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brushed steel, fabric, France, 1970s These armchairs are a prime example of the 1970s French design movement, which emphasized modernism and industrial materi...
Steel
$675 / item
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Josef Hoffmann Coat Hook for the Wiener Werkstaette, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the very puristic period of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Literature: Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Werkstaette - Avantgarde Art Deco, Industrial Des...
Brass
$10,366
H 22.45 in W 35.04 in D 47.25 in
forged bronze table with cut lead crystal glass - by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This exceptional table is made by Lothar Klute in 1993. It is an original and signed art work in perfect condition. - original Lothar Klute table signed LK 93 with certification an...
Bronze
The 'Nanna' Pendant Light - By TallBoy
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Pendant light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible blacksmith. The wh...
Steel