Master metalworker and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro was a standout figure in 20th-century Italian furniture design. His vintage mid-century modern creations are part practical furniture, part statement-making sculpture, so much so that his wall mirrors, vases and coffee tables frequently resemble unearthed artifacts, owing to the meticulous craftsmanship for which he is known.
Burchiellaro is believed to have studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice and the Istituto D'Arte P. Selvatico in Padua. He was a prolific designer from the 1950s through the 1970s, exhibiting at the Venice Biennale and elsewhere.
Burchiellaro worked out of his eponymous firm, Studio Burchiellaro, where he enjoyed the freedom to use metals in novel and artistic ways. He employed a range of metals and alloys in his designs, including iron, bronze, zinc, pewter and copper, and relied on various techniques to bring out the materials’ rich details and to create organic textures on the tops of his tables and on the surfaces of the wide range of decorative objects he created. Each piece was as decorative as it was functional.
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Dining Table in Copper
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, dining table, copper, wood, Italy, 1960s This dining table, crafted in the 1960s by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933-2017), stands as a...
Copper
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Console Table in Copper 230cm/90.55 in
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, console table, copper, stained beech, Italy, 1960s This console table, crafted in the 1960s by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933-2017), ...
Copper
Modernist Italian Coffee Table in Mahogany Wood and Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, lacquered steel, mahogany, Italy, 1950s An elegant coffee table from the 1950s, combining the warmth of mahogany with the graphic clarity of lacquered steel. The refin...
Steel
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Pair of Console Tables in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, console tables, copper, stained beech, Italy, 1960s This magnificent pair of console tables was created by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (...
Copper
Ico Parisi for Cassina '751' Coffee Table in Dark Wood and Glass
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ico Parisi for Figli di Amedeo Cassina, coffee table, model '751', stained wood, glass, Italy, 1962 This coffee table, designed in 1962 by Ico Parisi for Figli di Amedeo Cassina (m...
Glass, Wood
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Mahogany and Afrormosia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, afrormosia, mahogany, Scandinavia, 1960s Originating from 1960s Scandinavia, this coffee table showcases a dual wood composition in its...
Mahogany, Wood
Jean Blazy Etched Copper & Elm Coffee Table, France 1950's
By J. Blazy
Located in New York, NY
Large elm table with acid-etched copper top.
Copper
DeCastelli Syro 45 Coffee Table in Copper Top with Iron Base by Emilio Nanni
By DeCastelli, EMILIO NANNI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In organic shapes, this triptych of small tables is supported by a slender rebar structure and characterized by geometric shapes etched on metal tops. Flowing forms, almost primitive...
Iron
Heinz Lilienthal sculptural hammered copper coffee table, Germany, 1960s
By Heinz Lilienthal
Located in Weesp, NL
Heinz Lilienthal sculptural hammered copper coffee table, Germany, 1960s This exceptional mid-century modern coffee table by Heinz Lilie...
Copper
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Copper Coffee Table
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Lorenzo Burchiellaro is an Italian designer and sculptor. He is known for his artistic use of metals. From gold and silver to bronze, brass, aluminum, zinc, and copper. This coffee t...
Aluminum, Copper
Brutalist Heinz Lilienthal Attr. Coffee Table or Bench in Wenge & Etched Copper
By Heinz Lilienthal, Heinz Lilienthal Werkstatten 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Possibly unique, this coffee table or bench was probably a Heinz Lilienthal work, featuring details consistent with his work. Built to exacting standards, its construction quality is...
Copper
Modernist copper coffee table adjustable in height, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century copper plated coffee table with a modernist design in the style of Bernhard Rohne. Black lacquered and copper steel base. Very good condition. Beautiful design. 196...
Metal, Copper
Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
