{"title":"Gaetano Pesce","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover authentic vintage and collectible pieces by \u003cstrong\u003eGaetano Pesce\u003c\/strong\u003e (1939–2024), the visionary Italian architect and designer whose work blurred the boundaries between art, design, and social commentary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTrained in architecture at the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pesce emerged as a leading figure of \u003cstrong\u003eRadical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e and later influenced the \u003cstrong\u003eMemphis\u003c\/strong\u003e generation with his bold forms, experimental materials, and unapologetically expressive language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis curated selection features iconic Pesce works prized by collectors and designers: from the groundbreaking \u003cstrong\u003eUP series\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;B Italia\u003c\/strong\u003e (1969), including the anthropomorphic \u003cstrong\u003eUP5_6 “La Mamma”\u003c\/strong\u003e chair with its ball‑and‑chain ottoman, to the sculptural \u003cstrong\u003eFeltri\u003c\/strong\u003e armchair for \u003cstrong\u003eCassina\u003c\/strong\u003e (1987), \u003cstrong\u003eTramonto a New York\u003c\/strong\u003e sofa, and his vibrant \u003cstrong\u003eFish Design\u003c\/strong\u003e resin objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCelebrated for innovations in foam, felt, and polyester resin, Pesce’s pieces are held in major museums worldwide and remain powerful statements on freedom, femininity, and the poetics of mass production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eShop authenticated Gaetano Pesce designs — where radical ideas, material experimentation, and unforgettable form converge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"up-5-by-gaetano-pesce-for-c-b-italia-red-armchair-with-ottoman-1969","title":"Mid Century Modern Italian Armchair and Ottoman by Gaetano Pesce for B\u0026B Italia","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eItalian Mid Century Modern Up5 Armchair and Ottoman\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eSince its debut in \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eUp Series by Gaetano Pesce\u003c\/strong\u003e has become one of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/luminicollections.com\/blogs\/arts-chronicle\/gaetano-pesce-and-the-beauty-of-imperfect-italian-design\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gaetano Pesce\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emost iconic and debated works of modern design\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eUp5 armchair with ottoman\u003c\/strong\u003e, affectionately called \u003cem data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eLa Donna\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eLa Mamma\u003c\/em\u003e, merges radical design with symbolic commentary, making it a timeless conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSculptural armchair with symbolic design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"758\"\u003evoluptuous armchair and spherical ottoman\u003c\/strong\u003e, connected by a cord, create a striking visual statement. Pesce envisioned the form as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eabstract female silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e shackled to a ball and chain—an enduring metaphor for women’s oppression. Whether read as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"991\"\u003esocial critique\u003c\/strong\u003e or a daring sculptural form, the piece challenges conventions while embodying the bold experimentation of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eContext and material innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003epolyurethane foam\u003c\/strong\u003e and upholstered in vibrant red stretch fabric, the Up5_6 showcases materials that revolutionised furniture production in the era. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u0026amp;B Italia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents a fusion of art, politics, and industrial design, and is held today in prestigious design museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaetano Pesce\u003cbr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u0026amp;B Italia\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eIn style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid Century Modern\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyurethane foam, red stretch fabric\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition, wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items. Please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eLumini Collections online store is constantly updated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e, just like our showroom in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eByron Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Strangely at odds with the other pieces in the UP Series, the 1.62 metre long foot is possibly an ironic comment on progress as the foot resembles the giant marble foot of the Colossus of Constantine (312-315 AD) in the Capitolini Museum in Rome but made from modern man-made materials. Irrespective of its meaning, the UP7 has an amazing presence in a room and does function as a bench to recline on if needed! This fusion of art, archaeology and design is what makes the UP7 so special and a true Twentieth Century design icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaetano Pesce is an Italian architect and a design pioneer of the 20th century. He studied architecture in Venice and attended the Venice Institute of Industrial design. At this experimental school, he met Milena Vettore with whom he opened a studio in Padua, founding in 1959 the \"N\" Group which focused on studies in programmed art. Since 1962 he has worked in design, experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes. In 1971 he collaborated with BracciodiFerro (then part of the Cassina group) for the production of certain experimental objects and in 1972 he took part in the famous exhibition 'Italy: The New Domestic Landscape' at MoMA in New York. Examples of his work, such as the UP_5 are found in the most important design museums all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Gaetano Pesce \u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: B\u0026amp;B Italia\u003cbr\u003ePlace of Origin: Italy\u003cbr\u003eDate of Manufacture: 2000 \u003cbr\u003eIn style: Post Modern\u003cbr\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Techniques: Black Rubber\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good condition, wear consistent with the age use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eHeigh: 83 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 67 cm \u003cbr\u003eDepth: 162 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping is available on all items. 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