Emma Gismondi

EMMA GISMONDI SCHWEINBERGER (Italy, 1934) for Artemide.
Coffee table "Ara". 1960's.
Fiberglass top.
ABS plastic base.
First edition.
In very good condition, with a slight yellowing on the base due to the passage of time.
Measurements: 41 x 82 x 82 cm.

Coffee table of minimalist concept and pop resonance, designed in the sixties by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, Italy. This is a first edition with fiberglass top and ABS plastic base. The materials combine their light tones, between white and ivory, giving the piece a special quality.

Emma Gismondi had a fruitful relationship with Artemide, for whom she created many striking pieces of furniture. One of her most famous works is the Dedalo umbrella stand, in ABS plastic, Emma Gismondi is currently represented in important international collections such as the MoMA in New York.