The Genoa Design Auction is an unmissable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of 20th- and 21st-century furniture. The lots presented offer a heterogeneous selection of design pieces created by some of the most renowned Italian and international designers. Each object has been selected for its quality, functionality and beauty.
For the living area, the auction catalog includes lot 291, a sofa and armchair designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, with a wood frame, fabric upholstery, and brass supports. Produced by Sorgente dei mobili, Italy, circa 1970 (estimate: € 4,000.00 - € 6,000.00). Also of particular beauty, lot 290 by Mario Bellini, two armchairs mod. Camaleonda, with wooden frame and fabric upholstery. Produced by B&B, Italy, circa 1970 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00). The particularity of the seating continues with lot 380 by Jean Marie Massaud: a Seat mod. InOut with colored fiberglass frame and metal supports, produced by Cappellini, Italy, 2001 (estimate: € 1,200.00 - € 1,500.00).
The distinctiveness of the armchairs in the auction is also well represented by the pair of iconic mod. Fiorenza armchairs by Franco Albini (lot 81) with wooden frames and fabric covers. Produced by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950, these objects are a perfect example of Albini's elegant and functional design (estimate: €8,000.00 - €10,000.00). And finally, the two armchairs mod. Lilium by Augusto Bozzi, with metal tubular frame and curved plywood, upholstered in fabric. Produced by Saporiti, Italy, circa 1960 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00).
Among the lots of note, several lighting solutions stand out. These include lot 178, a hanging lamp mod. 1129 by Stilnovo, with metal and brass frame, opaline glass diffusers, Produced in Italy in 1960. A piece of great elegance and luminosity (estimate: € 2,000.00 - € 4,000.00). Also by Stilnovo, lot 237, two hanging lamps with brass frame and opaline glass diffusers, produced in Italy, also in 1960 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00). Also up for auction is lot 298, a table lamp mod. 2132 by Gabriella Crespi, with brass frame and brass and perspex shade, engraved signature. Prod. Crespi, Italy, 1975 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00). In the lighting department, Lot 214, a pendant lamp mod. 4013 by Angelo Brotto, also stands out. Elegant loggetto with brass frame and glazed ceramic body, produced by Esperia, Italy, circa 1960 (estimate: € 2,500.00 - € 3,000.00).
Enriching the catalog selection are iconic objects and decorative elements such as lot 289, Franco Bresciani's centerpiece in glazed ceramic, produced by Gabbianelli, Italy, circa 1970. (Estimate: € 800.00 - € 1,000.00) and Guido Drocco and Franco Mello's mod. Cactus coat hangers (lot 374) in foamed polyurethane with Guflac painting and iron inserts. Limited and numbered edition 141/500, with certificate of authenticity. Produced by Gufram, Italy, circa 2000 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00).
The distinctiveness of the armchairs in the auction is also well represented by the pair of iconic mod. Fiorenza armchairs by Franco Albini (lot 81) with wooden frames and fabric covers. Produced by Arflex, Italy, circa 1950, these objects are a perfect example of Albini's elegant and functional design (estimate: €8,000.00 - €10,000.00). And finally, the two armchairs mod. Lilium by Augusto Bozzi, with metal tubular frame and curved plywood, upholstered in fabric. Produced by Saporiti, Italy, circa 1960 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00).
Among the lots of note, several lighting solutions stand out. These include lot 178, a hanging lamp mod. 1129 by Stilnovo, with metal and brass frame, opaline glass diffusers, Produced in Italy in 1960. A piece of great elegance and luminosity (estimate: € 2,000.00 - € 4,000.00). Also by Stilnovo, lot 237, two hanging lamps with brass frame and opaline glass diffusers, produced in Italy, also in 1960 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00). Also up for auction is lot 298, a table lamp mod. 2132 by Gabriella Crespi, with brass frame and brass and perspex shade, engraved signature. Prod. Crespi, Italy, 1975 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00). In the lighting department, Lot 214, a pendant lamp mod. 4013 by Angelo Brotto, also stands out. Elegant loggetto with brass frame and glazed ceramic body, produced by Esperia, Italy, circa 1960 (estimate: € 2,500.00 - € 3,000.00).
Enriching the catalog selection are iconic objects and decorative elements such as lot 289, Franco Bresciani's centerpiece in glazed ceramic, produced by Gabbianelli, Italy, circa 1970. (Estimate: € 800.00 - € 1,000.00) and Guido Drocco and Franco Mello's mod. Cactus coat hangers (lot 374) in foamed polyurethane with Guflac painting and iron inserts. Limited and numbered edition 141/500, with certificate of authenticity. Produced by Gufram, Italy, circa 2000 (estimate: € 3,000.00 - € 5,000.00).
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