Andrea Branzi was born in Florence in 1938 and studied as an architect at the Florence School of Architecture, receiving a degree in 1966.
From 1964–74, Branzi was a founding member of the experimental group Archizoom, which envisioned the No-Stop-City among other projects. A key member of the Studio Alchimia, founded in 1976, he went on to associate with the Memphis Group in the 1980s. Branzi lived and worked in Milan, and until 2009 he was a professor and chairman of the School of Interior Design at the Polytechnic University of Milan.
Branzi distinguished himself as a co-founder of Domus Academy, the first international post-graduate school for design. He was a three-time recipient of the Compasso d’Oro, honored for individual or group effort in 1979, 1987 and 1995. Branzi’s work was featured in the Venice Biennale and Milan Triennale, and he curated the design exhibitions of the latter. He was widely published and was frequently invited to lecture internationally.
In 2008, Branzi was named an Honorary Royal Designer in the United Kingdom and he received an honorary degree from La Sapienza in Rome. That same year, his work was featured in an installation at the Fondation Cartier, Paris.
Branzi’s works are held in the permanent collections of the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Israel Museum, Jerusalem; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, among others.
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Ghidini 1961 Cestino 1 Medium Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
Brass
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
Andrea Branzi Orange Canaries Basket #7, Fused Glass Sculpture, 2008
By Andrea Branzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Andrea Branzi orange canaries basket #7, fused glass sculpture, 2008. Orange canaries basket fused glass and acrylic Measures: 22¼ H × 12½ W × 7...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic
Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit Figurine in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small rabbit figurine in brass.
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Small Knotted Cherry Box in Polished Brass
By Nika Zupanc, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small box available in brass and rose gold finishes.
Brass
$995
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Green & Uranium Art Glass Basket Styled Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art glass basket styled vase is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Murano Italy and dating to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The...
Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Tape Mate in Polished Brass
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scotch holder in brass. Ideal for keeping adhesive tape close at hand.
Brass
$803 / item
H 12.21 in W 10.83 in D 9.26 in
Ghidini 1961 Large Paper Basket Polished Gold Finish Steel by Richard Hutten
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
The elegant and modern paper basket in stainless steel, is manufactured in Italy and designed by Richard Hutten. The metal mesh becomes a decorative pattern and the basket could be p...
Stainless Steel
$1,590 / set
H 13.98 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles with Woven Esparto Basket
Located in Miami, FL
A collection of two olive colored glass demijohn bottles, used from the late 17th century through the 19th century to carry wine and spirits. Handblown, each has their own unique cha...
Natural Fiber, Glass
$1,750 / item
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 1 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Andrea Branzi
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 6 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
$1,633 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Collection Portali Model 12 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Portali Milan, July 2007 “Portali” is a collection of 18 pieces of white pottery, intended as if they were small equal surroundings; yet, in each of these portals a different vas...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 10 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the Collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 4 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Andrea Branzi
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the Collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic
$1,750 / item
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Collection Bosco Model 7 by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
By Andrea Branzi, Superego Editions
Located in Asti, Piemonte
A ceramic vase of the collection Bosco composed of 12 different models, designed by Andrea Branzi and produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions of 33 pieces, signed and numbere...
Ceramic