In 1955, brothers and collaborators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni contributed to design of the XXI radio and television exhibition in Milan which included the layout of the Phonola electronics stand. The present bench, originally designed for Achille’s home in via Morandi, was part of the carefully chosen furnishings.
The present bench on display at the Phonola stand at the XXI radio and television exhibition, Milan, 1955
Photo: © Courtesy Archivio Pier Giacomo CastiglioniProvenance
Achille Castiglioni, Milan
Private collection, Milan, gifted by the above
Thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present ownerLiterature
Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni: Tutte le Opere 1938-2000, Milan, 2002, illustrated p. 89
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Unique bench, from the designer's home, Milan
circa 1954
Cherry, painted iron.
38 x 117.5 x 35.2 cm (14 7/8 x 46 1/4 x 13 7/8 in.)
Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Fondazione Achille Castiglioni.
Estimate
£6,000 - 8,000 ‡
Antonia King
Head of Sale, Design
+44 20 7901 7944
Antonia.King@phillips.com
Design
London Auction 2 November 2022
