ceramics
Umbrella stand, Glazed Majolica. This early umbrella stand is a good example of the surrealist influenced work from Ambrogio Pozzii. Ambrogio Pozzi was an important Italian 20th century designer, working in ceramic, glass, plastic, and metals. He collaborated with prominent designers of his time including, Gio Ponti, Pierre Cardin and Joe Columbo. He was good [...]
miscellaneous
Silver plated brass umbrella stand. Beautiful textural surface. From the workshop of Mario Pinton, Vicenza. Pinton, father of the Padua Goldsmith School, participated in the Milan Triennale and Munich Fair in the 1950’s. Along with the Pomodoro’s and Martinazzi, in 1961, he was invited to show his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He [...]