{"title":"Carlo Mollino","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nCarlo Mollino (Turin 1905-1973) was an architect, designer, photographer, writer, intellectual, and an aeroplane and automobile pilot. A complex and multifaceted figure on the 20th-century Italian scene, he embodied the model of the Renaissance artist, creating a personal and distinctive body of work unconnected to any of the era's groups and movements. The son of a building engineer, Mollino enrolled in the Engineering Faculty at Turin Polytechnic in 1924 but soon decided to transfer to the newly established Regia Scuola Superiore di Architettura. During his studies, the young architect worked alongside his father, developing a personal language that broke from the conventional style of the Mollino studio. In 1933, he won his first competition - for the headquarters of the Unione Provinciale Agricoltori - and in 1939 he completed his masterpiece, the building for the Società Ippica Torinese. His post-war career was eventful. He divided his time between architecture, product design, teaching at the Faculty of Architecture in Turin and writing numerous essays and books until 1953. After a six-year hiatus due to a deep personal crisis following his father's death, he resumed work, designing such projects as the Auditorium Rai in Turin, the Turin Chamber of Commerce, and the Regio Teatro dell'Opera. He died in 1973 while working alone in his studio. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is not easy to classify Mollino's work within the history of art and architecture because of its distance from any of the commonly accepted currents. His innate eclecticism led him to explore all artistic expressions and styles, interpreting them according to his personal language. His work simultaneously contains futuristic, decadent, rationalist, surrealist, metaphysical and organic suggestions. His interior design and furniture are perhaps the most compelling aspects of his production. In 1936 he designed experimental interiors for his own home in Turin, called Casa Miller - a project that could be considered the manifesto of his thinking. For Mollino, the home is a unitary organism in which every component has equal importance. His interior designs sought to integrate spatial distribution and the creation of furniture and decoration to create an interconnected whole. \u003cbr\u003eConsequently, most of his works were one-off pieces, also because Mollino was not interested in mass production. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf there is a characteristic trait of his furnishings, it is undoubtedly the combination of sinuous lines, disruptive elements, and sculptural elegance. Today, his furniture is exhibited in the permanent collections of MoMA in New York and the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London. Collectors compete in exclusive auctions for the rare Mollino-designed objects remaining on the market. Thanks to its founder Aurelio, Zanotta incorporated some of Mollino's works into its catalogue starting in the 1980s. These include the famous Arabesco (1949) and Reale (1948) tables, the Cavour desk (1949), the Ardea armchair (1946) and the Milo mirror (1938).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zanotta-arabesco-cm-crystal-coffee-table-for-living-room","title":"ARABESCO CM - Crystal coffee table for living room","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arabesco CM coffee table is a crystal coffee table designed by Carlo Mollino, a master of 20th-century Italian architecture, and manufactured by Zanotta, an Italian luxury furniture brand. An organically curved structural frame supports a transparent crystal glass top, completing an elegant silhouette reminiscent of a sculptural work. Mollino's distinctive Baroque curved aesthetics and structural dynamism create an iconic piece that imparts artistic presence to living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower structure is crafted from curved molded plywood (multiply) to precisely implement flowing curved surfaces, and finished with oak veneer to convey the deep texture of natural wood. The surface is treated with a matte (non-gloss) coating, creating a subtle and refined luster. The structure and crystal glass top are securely joined with through-type bushings (bussole passanti), ensuring both visual lightness and structural stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptions Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product allows you to choose from two oak veneer finish colors for the lower curved structure. \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Oak (Rovere naturale)\u003c\/strong\u003e features the natural bright tone of oak wood itself, harmonizing beautifully with bright and warm interior designs. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Oak (Rovere nero)\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished with black stain applied to oak veneer, suitable for creating modern and deep spatial designs. Both options feature the same matte coating, and the crystal glass top is a standard specification for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is sourced directly from Europe, and we handle only authentic pieces, delivering the finest quality infused with Zanotta's craftsmanship. Due to the made-to-order nature of this product, a certain period may be required for delivery; specific lead times will be provided separately at the time of order. If you have any additional questions regarding option selection or the product, please feel free to contact us at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zanotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53037354910060,"sku":"Zanotta :","price":3564.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/9313\/4444\/files\/ar2_4480x_cdd722e7-35da-44dc-abc0-561730ebc51b.jpg?v=1767364755"},{"product_id":"zanotta-cavour-cm-writing-desk-with-drawers","title":"CAVOUR CM - Writing desk with drawers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAVOUR CM is a drawer-type writing desk designed by Italian architectural master Carlo Mollino, representing Zanotta's iconic collection faithfully recreating his legacy. The leg form, where organic curves and structural tension coexist, embodies Mollino's distinctive sculptural aesthetics, while the expansive desktop and practical drawer configuration impart refined functionality to the workspace. A timeless masterpiece that naturally integrates the essence of mid-20th century Italian design into contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs are crafted from natural oak or black-stained oak solid wood, offering both robust durability and luxurious texture. The desktop features crystal glass with varying transparency and tones, achieving refined visual balance through contrast with the wooden frame. All materials are carefully selected and processed according to Zanotta's rigorous quality standards, finished with meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptions Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's options are structured around a single axis of selecting the desktop glass type, a key element determining the overall atmosphere of the desk. \u003cstrong\u003eCristallo extra-chiaro (extra-clear glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e is glass with minimized iron content, providing pure transparency without blue tint and most fully revealing the beauty of the wooden structure beneath the desktop. \u003cstrong\u003eCristallo trasparente (transparent glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains the natural color of glass itself, imparting a classic impression, while \u003cstrong\u003eCristallo fumé (smoked glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e adds depth and a modern mood to the space with its subtle gray-brown tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium option where work-specialized configurations such as leather pads are added to the desktop surface instead of the glass top, recommended for those prioritizing writing comfort and practicality. 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