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.
Find vintage Lorenzo Burchiellaro mirrors, decorative objects, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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 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
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
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Large Coffee Table in Copper 230cm/90.5 in
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, coffee table, copper, stained beech, Italy, 1960s This substantial coffee table, crafted in the 1960s by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (19...
Copper
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, brass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s This striking Italian dining table from the 1950s is crafted in richly figured mahogany and showcases a bold architectural design. The sc...
Mahogany
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Square Coffee Table in Copper
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, console table, copper, stained beech, Italy, 1960s This magnificent coffee table is created by Italian designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933-2017) i...
Copper
Smooth Copper Dining Table – Louise Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Copper is 72 inches wide on four cabriole legs in Smooth Copper metal, with a 36-inch-deep top covered in the same surface. The serpentine apron cur...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Italian Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mahogany and brass dining table dates from the 1970s. Table features nicely figured top with contrasting center accent, rectangular legs, wrap around brass suppo...
Brass
Smooth Copper Dining Table – Louise XV Cabriole Leg, Handmade
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Copper has four cabriole legs in Smooth Copper metal, a 72-inch top in the same Smooth Copper surface, and a serpentine apron that curves between th...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Spectacular Pierre Cardin Burled and Brass Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Bookmatched olive wood with lovey brass detail. Pure sophistication! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonderful patina. This table retains its original finish and has two well matched leaves at 19" each. I have a wonderful set of six burled klismo style burled chairs...
Brass
Paolo Buffa attributed extendable chestnut dining table, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Square wooden dining table with pull-out extensions, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s. Paolo Buffa was a designer who reinvented traditional furniture forms, gi...
Chestnut
Art Deco Smooth Copper Dining Table – Louise Cabriole Leg
By Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Copper has four cabriole legs in Smooth Copper metal carrying a 72-inch top covered in the same surface, the serpentine apron curving between the le...
Copper, Sheet Metal
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.
