Angelo Mangiarotti, the Italian master of style.
From the "Domus Formica Award" in 1956, to the 1994 Marble Architectural Awards for his design projects in stone material, designer Angelo Mangiarotti's career was marked by exceptional achievements in the fields of architecture and sculpture. A firm believer in the symbiosis between product and function, he was able to excite through simplicity, to manipulate shapes and enhance the sensual side of objects. Materials such as stone and marble became part of his style and grant "a permanent presence in culture, beyond dating".
Angelo Mangiarotti signed refined and distinctive tables and lamps, such as the Eros table for Agapecasa, characterized by a groundbreaking interlocking solution, the artistic Tre3 chair, or the Lesbo lamp for Artemide, a symbol of 1970s Made in Italy design.
From the harmonious union of geometry and plasticity comes the Eros table, one of the most innovative pieces of furniture in the Agapecasa collection. A particular construction technique makes it possible to fit the top and the leg with no joints or clamping. The appeal of white Carrara, black Marquina and grey Carnico marbles glows in the pure shapes of the table, which can be square, elliptical or rectangular. Eros perfectly embodies Angelo Mangiarotti's sculptural and sophisticated style.
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1967 for Artemide, the Lesbo table lamp is named after the famous Greek island inhabited by the poetess Sappho. The curved structure in hand-blown glass and the contrasting base in chromed metal define a soft and delicate silhouette, which is further enhanced by the white surface of the diffuser, designed to cast a soft light beam. In addition to being an extremely contemporary designer piece, the Lesbo lamp is a symbol of 1970s Italian design that highlights the unique characteristics of glass with grace and elegance.
Simple contours and a peculiar seat with three legs. The Tre3 chair was imagined by Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa from an innovative and unconventional perspective. The two front legs and one back leg join a thin sheet of leather that outlines the backrest and seat. Comfort blends with traditional materials and a bold aesthetic value that reveals Mangiarotti's inspiration towards Carlo Scarpa's stunning creations.
Reissued in 2010 by Agapecasa, the Cavalletto bookshelf reveals Mangiarotti's distinctive style and represents an authentic classic of Italian design. The signature inverted V-shaped element makes the unit sculptural and modular, since it can be stacked and fitted together by means of a gravity joint, with no need for screws or bolts. Conceived to be entirely made of wood, the bookshelf has become an architectural piece to be both admired and used, an expression of strength and stability.
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