Mario Ceroli Poltronova Pistoia Bed Bocca Della Verità, 1972

Bed “The Mouth of Truth”, designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy, 1972. The imposing and iconic volume of this monumental bed conceives a real anthropomorphic space, where so...

A rare bed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova. Stamped/branded. Italy, c1970s. Executed in Russian Pine. Original slats are missing but we will ensure something is provided in consul...

"Annabella" cradle by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova. Red pine structure creating a sculptural object.

Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen. Carefully restored in antique pink velvet and linen to ensure breat...

Large and rare double bed by Ettore Sottsass from the 1970 MOBILI GRIGI series with the pair of headboard lamps. Grey colored resin frame reinforced with fibreglass. Poltronova Edit...

Pine coat rack attributed to Marco Ceroli, Italy, c.1970. Mario Ceroli (1938) is one of the most influential artists of the Italian post-war period. Ceroli graduated from 'Accademia delle Belle Arti' in Rome, where he studied with Leoncillo, Fazzini and Colla. In the early stages of Ceroli's career he concentrated on ceramics and in 1958, he exhibited these works at the Premium Spoleto. In the same year Ceroli held his first solo exhibition at Galeria San Sebastinello of Rome. During 1959 he began to experiment with new materials, particularly with raw wood, such as Russian pinewood. He used these materials to create silhouetted shapes in his furniture and objects that related simplistically to the surrounding space. Ceroli relates back to the traditional medieval craftsmen, focusing on an overall and overwhelming attraction that holds a dialogue with the spectator. Between 1967-1968, Ceroli took part in exhibitions related to the "Arte de Povera" group. He had also been involved as screenplay director collaborating with "II Teatro Stabile" in Turin and with "La Scala" In Milan. Characteristically Ceroli's designs are dramatic and sculptural, with exaggerated forms and bold lines and often paying tribute to historical artworks. One of Ceroli's major works was his 'Mobili nella Valle' series, inspired directly by De Chirico's 1927 painting...

Italian mid-century modern bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s Single bed or daybed entirely made of wood. The structures of the headboard and back are made up of rectangula...

"Califfo" bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern

Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and th...

Italian mid century solid wood Califfo bed, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova 1960s. Califfo model bed with structure entirely of solid wood in French or queen size. Rectangular section...