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Dining Table mod. Valmarana By Carlo Scarpa for Gavina

Description
Carlo Scarpa (1906- 1978) was an Italian architect and designer heavily influenced by the history of Venetian culture, materials and landscape. in 1926 obtained his diploma of Professor in Architectural Drawing at the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Venice. He then began his career at the Royal Superior Institute of Architecture of Venice (successively Architectural Institute of Venice University) as assistant to Prof. G. Cirilli. He possessed an exceptional understanding of raw materials, and from 1933 to 1947, was artistic director of Venini - one of the most prominent producers of Venetian glass before he began the pursuit of his career as an architect. Scarpa's architecture manages to respect the old and historic while simultaneously introducing new and modern design details. In this respect his work is deeply sensitive to the changes of time, all taking shape in a careful selection and combination of materials.
Here the Dining Table mod. Valmarana with wood structure, produced in the 1971 by Gavina.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Published in: Vercelloni V., "L'avventura del design: Gavina", Editoriale Java Book spa, Milano, 1987, fig. 54 Catalogo "Simon, Collezione Gli Autori", pagg. 46 - 47
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	wood
Condition:	Good. The table is in very good condition
Creation Date:	1971
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	A_253
Incollect Reference #:	702992