Gae Aulenti
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In A Class By Herself
Gae AulentiInfluential Women Designers: Gae AulentiIf I’m not mistaken, you’re the kind of person who truly enjoy unparalleled design, and that’s why I believe you’ll be pleased to see the striking work of Gae Aulenti splashed all over this blog today. Many of you may already know that Gae (pronounced Guy) was the Italian architect who sadly passed away on November 1st. She was known for, and responsible for some of the most extraordinary designs of the 20th Century. One of which being the famous Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
Virtually every single piece of her iconic furniture and lighting designs are in high demand right now. This is no big surprise since most artists are even more famous after death (I am by no means suggesting that she wasn’t while she was alive). The beloved designer, who died a few weeks after her 84th birthday, was one of the first female Post War Italian architects and is best known for transforming old buildings into modern museums, including Paris’ Musée d’Orsay and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Her undisputed legacy includes a trove of modern residential and commercial furniture designs that showcase her collaborations with such illustrious manufacturers as Poltronova, Knoll, Artemide and Casabella.
The renowned online furniture store, 1stDibs, is featuring a number of American, and European dealers, who carry Aulenti’s works including her signature Tavolo con Ruote (Table With Wheels), produced by Fontana Arte, one of which is in the New York Museum of Modern Art, aka MOMA).With the design zeitgeist pointing to a renewed interest in the works of late 20th century designers and architects, Aulenti’s furniture, lighting and accessories are So Chic – to be sure. And once again, So Hip!
Gae Alenti for Vistosi: A set of four Vistosi suspension lightsItaly, 1950s, blown Murrina technique, circa: 1960-70 Italy, 1stDibs.com
Gae Aulenti for Kartell: Pair of 4794 Lounge Chairs made of rigid expanded polyurethane foam, Italy. Circa 1972, Converso
Gae Aulenti: “Means” armchair for Poltronova Italy, circa 1967. Metal frame, fabric covering featuring a pattern of orange and brown circles specially designed for this model. Compasso
Metal table lamp by Gae Aulenti (RUSPA)Image via Archie ExpoMusée d’OrsayMusée with a viewPhoto via: Prezentit.com
