Achille Castiglioni - Design London Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | Phillips
  • 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 Credit: © Courtesy Archivio Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
    The present bench on display at the Phonola stand at the XXI radio and television exhibition, Milan, 1955
    Photo: © Courtesy Archivio Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
    • Provenance

      Achille Castiglioni, Milan
      Private collection, Milan, gifted by the above
      Thence by descent
      Acquired from the above by the present owner

    • Literature

      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.

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Estimate
£6,000 - 8,000 

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Design

London Auction 2 November 2022