Elegant "Urio" modular wall system in teak, designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MiM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in 1957. Two modules that make up a bookcase of great formal refinement: the taut horizontal lines, the warm grain of the teak, and the modular design that anticipates contemporary furniture trends. A certified piece of Italian design, with documented designers and manufacturer.
Features
Designer: Ico and Luisa Parisi
Manufacturer: MiM (Mobili Italiani Moderni)
Year of design: 1957
Material: Teak
Composition: 2 bookcase modules
Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Ico and Luisa Parisi
Ico Parisi (1916–1996) and Luisa Aiani Parisi are among the most creative couples in post-war Italian design. Architects and designers, they collaborated with the most important Italian manufacturers, leaving an indelible mark on design history. Their pieces are featured in the collections of international museums.
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Ico Parisi (1916–1996) è una delle personalità più eclettiche e raffinate del design e dell'architettura italiana del Novecento. Nato a Palermo nel 1916 e cresciuto a Como, sviluppa un linguaggio formale rigoroso influenzato dal razionalismo europeo. Negli anni '50 collabora con la moglie Luisa Parisi e con MiM (Mobili Italiani Moderni), producendo pezzi iconici come il sistema modulare "Urio" (1957) e il tavolo direzionale "Tolomeo" (1958). I suoi pezzi sono presenti nelle collezioni di musei di design in tutto il mondo.