Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Desk by Alchimia Redesign Collection, Italy

About the Item

Project by Alessandro Guerriero with a hand painted decoration by Paolo Euchaurren on a desk by Gio Ponti. Redesign collection. Unique piece. Wood and acrylic decoration on wood. Exhibited at the show Alchimismo, Frigoriferi Milanesi, Milano 2012. Exhibited at the show Al Diavolo Alchemia July 2017 at Must Storico Museo in Lecce. Biography: In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero established Alchimia, the first example of manufacturing designers in Milan. In 1978 and 1979 they presented the Bau haus and Bau haus II collections. Lamps, armchairs, chairs, tables, cabinets, and so on. Artists involved: Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Bruno and Giorgio Gregori, Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, UFO, Paola Navone, Daniela Puppa, Franco Raggi. The prevalent decorative material is laminated plastic. Alchimia’s culture, which is against the Italian design (Casabella magazine) changes the base of all previous design theories, resulting in a profound and radical change in the mindset of architects. Visual Alphabets, Redesign, Trivial Design, Cosmetics and Sentimental Robot are the slogans underlying the exuberant and vast production of Alchimia city. In the theoretical manifesto of the group, Alessandro Mendini writes “Alchimia is not interested in disciplines because they are considered to be within their rules. Indeed, it is important to look into the existing large free spaces between them. Alchimia weighs the assumption that conception and confused production methods should coexist where craftsmanship, manufacturing, information technology, techniques and current and obsolete materials can get mixed up. “They are handcrafted objects, recycled, mass, improbable, provocative, Kitsch, all very theory-laden. It operates and experiences in many sectors: the Pensione Ideale (Franco Raggi), the Copertine di Domus (Occhiomagico), the Abito Sonoro and the performance of Persone Dipinte (Anna Gili), the Stilismo della Moda (Cinzia Ruggeri). The Neo-modern design, the new Italian design, is born. In 1981, the Mobile Infinito, due to excess, cancelled both the types and project designers, thus entering into theatrical experiment with the Magazzini Criminali. The emotional, psychological and anthropological activities expand to books, didactics, video (Metamorfosi) and sounds (Matia Bazar). Alessandro Guerriero is a founding member of Domus Academy in 1982 and in 1984, he began Nuova Alchimia under the brand Zabro. It is Aurelio Zanotta who supports this post-industrial collection. In 1992, the romantic activity of Alchimia was terminated. Today he continues his heroic adventure.
  • Creator:
    Gruppo Alchimia (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 2000
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2140313651502
More From This SellerView All
  • Alessandro Guerriero Credenzas for Collection Redesign Alchimia, Italy
    By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Guerriero
    Located in Milan, Italy
    Original Credenzas from the Redesign Collection designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Group, 1990. Vintage furniture decorated with acrylic. Hand painted. Exhibited at the show "Alessandro Guerriero: al diavolo Alchimia!", Must, 2017 Lecce. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero established Alchimia, the first example of manufacturing designers in Milan. In 1978 and 1979 they presented the Bau haus and Bau haus II collections. Lamps, armchairs, chairs, tables, cabinets and so on. Artists involved: Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Bruno and Giorgio Gregori, Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, UFO, Paola Navone, Daniela Puppa, Franco Raggi. The prevalent decorative material is laminated plastic. Alchimia’s culture, which is against the Italian design (Casabella magazine) changes the base of all previous design theories, resulting in a profound and radical change in the mind-set of architects. Visual Alphabets, Redesign, Trivial Design, cosmetics and sentimental robot are the slogans underlying the exuberant and vast production of Alchimia city. In the theoretical manifesto of the group, Alessandro Mendini writes “Alchimia is not interested in disciplines because they are considered to be within their rules. Indeed, it is important to look into the existing large free spaces between them. Alchimia weighs the assumption that conception and confused production methods should coexist where craftsmanship, manufacturing, information technology, techniques and current and obsolete materials can get mixed up. “They are handcrafted objects, recycled, mass, improbable, provocative, Kitsch, all very theory-laden. It operates and experiences in many sectors: the Pensione Ideale (Franco Raggi), the Copertine di Domus (Occhiomagico), the Abito Sonoro and the performance of Persone Dipinte (Anna Gili), the Stilismo della Moda (Cinzia Ruggeri...
    Category

    1990s Italian Modern Credenzas

    Materials

    Wood, Acrylic

  • Table Infinito Model by Gruppo Alchimia, Italy
    By Gruppo Alchimia
    Located in Milan, Italy
    Infinito table in laminated wood by Gruppo Alchimia, circa 2000. Exhibited at the show Alchimismo, Frigoriferi Milanesi, Milan 2011. Biography: In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Gu...
    Category

    Early 2000s Italian Modern Center Tables

    Materials

    Metal

  • Chair Post Steltman by A. Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
    By Alessandro Guerriero
    Located in Milan, Italy
    Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is a tribute to the famous Steltman chair design...
    Category

    2010s Italian Modern Chairs

    Materials

    Plexiglass

  • Pois Crate Chair by A. Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
    By Alessandro Guerriero
    Located in Milan, Italy
    Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is a tribute to the famous Crate chair designed ...
    Category

    2010s Italian Modern Chairs

    Materials

    Plexiglass

  • Spiritello Sculpture Prototype by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
    By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Guerriero
    Located in Milan, Italy
    "Spiritello" plexiglass sculpture designed by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, circa 1990. Signed Alchimia, A. Guerriero. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero establ...
    Category

    1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

    Materials

    Plexiglass

  • Cabinet Ollo Model by A. Mendini and A. Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
    By Gruppo Alchimia
    Located in Milan, Italy
    Cabinet Ollo Collection, glossy polyester lacquered wood panels, glossy white and black lacquered top and bottom discs, matte black lacquered interior, crystal shelves. Publication: A. Mendini e A. Guerriero, "Collezione Ollo", Catalogo Museo Alchimia 1988; Raffaella Poletti, Atelier Mendini "Una utopia visiva", Fabbri Editori 1992. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero established Alchimia, the first example of manufacturing designers in Milan. In 1978 and 1979 they presented the Bau haus and Bau haus II collections. Lamps, armchairs, chairs, tables, cabinets, and so on. Artists involved: Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, Bruno and Giorgio Gregori, Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, UFO, Paola Navone, Daniela Puppa, Franco Raggi. The prevalent decorative material is laminated plastic. Alchimia’s culture, which is against the Italian design (Casabella magazine) changes the base of all previous design theories, resulting in a profound and radical change in the mindset of architects. Visual Alphabets, Redesign, Trivial Design, Cosmetics and Sentimental Robot are the slogans underlying the exuberant and vast production of Alchimia city. In the theoretical manifesto of the group, Alessandro Mendini writes “Alchimia is not interested in disciplines because they are considered to be within their rules. Indeed, it is important to look into the existing large free spaces between them. Alchimia weighs the assumption that conception and confused production methods should coexist where craftsmanship, manufacturing, information technology, techniques and current and obsolete materials can get mixed up. “They are handcrafted objects, recycled, mass, improbable, provocative, Kitsch, all very theory-laden. It operates and experiences in many sectors: the Pensione Ideale (Franco Raggi), the Copertine di Domus (Occhiomagico), the Abito Sonoro and the performance of Persone Dipinte (Anna Gili), the Stilismo della Moda (Cinzia Ruggeri...
    Category

    1990s Italian Modern Cabinets

    Materials

    Crystal

You May Also Like
  • Hispo Mosaic Top Coffee Table by Designed Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia
    By Gruppo Alchimia, Alessandro Mendini
    Located in London, GB
    This an original occasional round table with a petal mosaic top. Italian design by Alessandro Mendini for Alchimia, signed on the base ...
    Category

    Vintage 1980s Italian Modern End Tables

    Materials

    Stone, Metal

  • Chippendale Style Desk by Henredon
    By Henredon
    Located in West Palm Beach, FL
    This stylish Chippendale inspired desk/center table dates to the 1980s and is fabricated in pickled mahogany, with brass hardware and a glass top.
    Category

    Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Brass

  • Madonna Wooden Table, by Arquitectonica for Memphis Milano Collection
    By Memphis Milano, Arquitectonica, Memphis Group
    Located in La Morra, Cuneo
    Madonna table in lacquered wood, designed in 1984 by Arquitectonica. Memphis is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

    Materials

    Wood

  • Pace Collection Coffee Table by Leon Rosen
    By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
    Located in Brooklyn, NY
    This striking vintage modern coffee table features brass plated cantilever base, thick glass top, and the striking midcentury style design of Leon Rosen for Pace collection. This circular brass plated coffee table makes an impressive addition to home or business interior...
    Category

    Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

    Materials

    Brass

  • Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
    Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
    Exceptionally rare, large, museum quality, Tuscan, Baroque, walnut, rent or center table or tavolino with detachable top and single drawer - This beautiful, rent table is an unco...
    Category

    Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

    Materials

    Walnut

  • Toadstool Collection, Colorful Coffee Table by Pepe Albargues
    By Pepe Albargues
    Located in Geneve, CH
    Toadstool Collection, colorful coffee table by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: Coffee table: Dimensions: 32 x 72 x 72 cm Materials: Pin and part...
    Category

    2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

    Materials

    Fabric

Recently Viewed

View All