Enzo Mari Box Chair
Mari was born in novara italy and he studied at the brera academy in milan italy from 1952 1956.
Enzo mari box chair. Unlike postmodern contemporaries such as ettore sottsass mari adhered strictly to rational design constructed in a way that corresponds entirely to the purpose or function. Er zijn nu 46225 kavels in veiling. Customers purchase pre cut pine boards nails and. He draws inspiration from the idealism of the arts and crafts movement and his political views as a communist mari was born in novara italy and he studied at the brera academy in milan italy from 1952 1956 in the 1960s published a series of books including the apple and the.
Enzo mari 1932 is considered one of the most intellectually provocative italian designers of the late 20th century known for products furniture and puzzles. Box chair designed in 1971 by enzo mari. Enzo mari castelli box chair italy 1971. From rago wright enzo mari box chair 1971 molded plastic enameled steel 32 17 18 3 4 in.
Enzo mari is an important figure in italian design although he has been known to frequently declare that design is dead he studied classics and literature at the accademia di brera milan and blends art and design in his work which is underpinned by intense research and his philosophical theoretical approach. He draws inspiration from the idealism of the arts and crafts movement and his political views as a communist. Category 1960s italian mid. In the 1960s published a series of books including the apple and the butterfly a wordless book.
Shop authentic enzo mari tables decorative objects and seating from the world s best dealers. A self assembly chair consisting of a silver coated tubular metal frame and an orange injection moulded polypropylene seat and backrest. Unlike postmodern contemporaries such as ettore sottsass mari adhered strictly to rational design constructed in a way that. By driade enzo mari.
Wikipedia entry introduction enzo mari born 1932 is a noted italian modernist artist and furniture designer. A self assembly chair designed in 1974 by italian designer enzo mari has been put into production by finnish furniture brand artek. Enzo mari 1932 is considered one of the most intellectually provocative italian designers of the late 20th century known for products furniture and puzzles. The box is the first chair mari ever designed and is an answer to the increasing use of plastics and the trend to mass production of that period.