Castorina & Co- New Collection 6

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Layered tiers of 99 handblown Poliedri glass rest, snuggled side by side.

“Poliedri” Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

“Lampione” by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini, 1968

"Tema " table by Vico Magistretti for B&B Italia, 1973

"Bonheur" Sofa by T. Ammannati & G.P.Vitellii

1950's Rosewood Bookcase by Stildomus, Italy

Gaetano Sciolari

Willy Rizzo, 1970

Dino GAVINA Designer and Entrepreneur Dino Gavina, also known as one of the Founding fathers of Italian Design began his career making scenery for theatre, but his design career began thanks to Lucio Fontana through whom he met architects and designers including Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Carlo & Tobia Scarpa and Marcel Breuer.

In 1960 he establishes Gavina spA which produces furniture by Carlo & Tobia Scarpa and the “Wassily Chair” by Marcel Breur.

After much success Gavina is sold to Knoll in 1968 alongside with the rights to produce Bruers pieces.

In 1962 Gavina responds to the need for lighting which would complement the new Modern Interiors. Knowing he could count on the genius of Per Giacomo Castiglioni, and under the guidance of Carlo Scarpa Flos is born. In a very short period Flos receives worldwide recognition and becomes one of the first modern business in its sector producing iconic pieces such as the “Nuvola” and “Arco” lamps.

After much success with Gavina and Flos, Dino Gavina finds a unique space and together with Maria Simoncini they establish Simon in 1968. Simon had an overwhelming impact on design and through close collaboration with Designers and Architects Simon produces iconic pieces such as the “dodge” table by Carlo Scarpa in 1968, The “Traccia” table by Meret Oppenheim in 1972, The “Simone” series in 1971, and the “Antella” table by Kazuhide Takahama in 1975.

Other important collections of Simon included the Ultrarazionale (1968), Ultramobile (1971) and Metamobile (1974) Simon was acquired in 2013 by Cassina.

“Simone” Studio Simon, 1971

Poliedri $11,000 (Pair Avail.)

Simone Sofa Set $16,000

1970s Italian side table $1,200

Bonheur Sofa $6000

Sciolari $ 2,500

Stildomus $2,800

Lampione Floor Lamp $13,000

Willy Rizzo Set $3,300

Tema Table $5,500

C A S T O R I N A & C O.

p. +61 3 9416 3026 e. info@castorina.com.au www.castorina.com.au 26 Sackville Street, Collingwood