Designed by: Claudio Bellini
Manufactured by: Riva 1920
This extraordinary piece was created as part of Riva 1920’s invitation to 33 designers to create a piece of furniture by repurposing the cylindrical oak pylons that are staked into the Venice lagoon as guideposts. Bellini chose to present these pieces vertically at slight cants – the upper portion of each briccola post has been bisected by a horizontal plane in polished stainless steel or glass that functions as a surface and reinforces the visual metaphor of the pylons emerging from the surface of the water. As much sculpture as it is surface, the Venice console is available in three widths – 49.2" (4 pylons), 70.9" (5 pylons), and 98.4" (6 pylons). Given the nature of the material, each pylon will be ultimately be unique. Manufactured by Riva 1920.
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Designed in 2011.
Four Pylon: 49.2" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
Five Pylon: 70.9" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
Six Pylon: 98.4" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
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Riva 1920 was founded in the early 20th century as a family-run artisan workshop. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020, Riva 1920 now collaborates with over 100 different designers and architects to create extraordinary pieces in wood that combine generations of skilled craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
Claudio Bellini (born 1963 in Milan, Italy) graduated in 1990 with a degree in architecture and industrial design from the Politecnico in Milan. Much of his work is inspired by his father and well-known designer, Mario Bellini. Bellini's work covers a variety of mediums, from architecture to products. Some of his clients include Caimi Brevetti, Commune di Palermo, Ersa, Francebed, Frezza, Giordano Torresi, Haworth, Heller, Olivari, Plank, Poltrona Frau, Riva 1920, Smartech Italia, Societe immobiliere, and Zollverein School. Claudio Bellini's chair designs have been produced by Poltrona Frau, De Sede, Driade, and Walter Knoll. He has worked as an art director for a number of international brands. Over the course of his career he has won a several honors, including multiple Red Dot, IF and Good Design awards. Today Bellini hosts lectures all over the world and has been published extensively.
Designed by: Claudio Bellini
Manufactured by: Riva 1920
This extraordinary piece was created as part of Riva 1920’s invitation to 33 designers to create a piece of furniture by repurposing the cylindrical oak pylons that are staked into the Venice lagoon as guideposts. Bellini chose to present these pieces vertically at slight cants – the upper portion of each briccola post has been bisected by a horizontal plane in polished stainless steel or glass that functions as a surface and reinforces the visual metaphor of the pylons emerging from the surface of the water. As much sculpture as it is surface, the Venice console is available in three widths – 49.2" (4 pylons), 70.9" (5 pylons), and 98.4" (6 pylons). Given the nature of the material, each pylon will be ultimately be unique. Manufactured by Riva 1920.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 2011.
Four Pylon: 49.2" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
Five Pylon: 70.9" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
Six Pylon: 98.4" W, 19.7", 27.2" – 35.8" H
To read more about this piece and the atypical material used to create it, please click here.
