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Silvio Berrone, Desk from the Bialetti Building, 1955–1956

Creator: Silvio Berrone
Offered by: MA+39

Description
Designed by Silvio Berrone in 1955-1956: wood for the top , dark green vinyl and brass for the structure , Vitrex glass (V. I. S.-Vetro Italiano di Sicurezza) for the drawers.
The architect Silvio Berrone designed the company headquarters and its interior for Bialetti, the famous producer of Italian espresso machines. For the façade and for the furniture, he used the safety glass V. I. S., having won the competition launched by the company in 1957.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wood, Vinyl, Brass, Glass, Metal
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1955
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Article References:	Article in: Domus, no. 344, July 1958.
Dealer Reference #:	8070
Incollect Reference #:	427162

Dimensions

W.	65 in;	H.	30.8 in;	D.	32.4 in;
W.	165.1 cm;	H.	78.23 cm;	D.	82.3 cm;

Message from Seller:

ma+39 is Italian everyday living with a fresh and eclectic spin on the Italian mid century masters while integrating Almanza's custom pieces and "oggetti" from current and relevant talent. ma+39 offers a unique marriage of furnishings, lighting, art, and luxuries. Our showroom is a five thousand square foot gallery ranging from the mid 1600s to the mid 1900s as well as pieces from the 70s and 80s housed together in harmony. ma+39 is the collaboration of "maestri artigiani"

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