Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari
Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 by Enzo Mari

Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970 1960 - 1980

Enzo Mari

Plastica
9 cm, ø 14 cm
ConditionMint
€ 450 - 650

The Millen House

  • A proposito di opere d'arte
    Enzo Mari (1932–2020) for Danese Milano
    Java Sugar Bowl with Spoon, 1969–1970
    Melamine sugar bowl designed in 1969 with the original stainless steel spoon designed in 1970.
    Signed and fully marked underneath.
    Height: 9.5 cm (3.75 in.)
    Diameter: 14.3 cm (5.63 in.)
    Description
    An exceptionally early and complete example of Java, Enzo Mari's celebrated sugar bowl for Danese Milano, accompanied by its original matching spoon. Designed in 1969, with the spoon introduced shortly thereafter in 1970, the set perfectly embodies Mari's uncompromising philosophy that everyday objects should unite beauty, intelligence and functionality without unnecessary decoration.
    The design is remarkably restrained. A pure cylindrical vessel is paired with a gently asymmetrical lid that incorporates an opening for the spoon, allowing the utensil to remain part of the composition even when the container is closed. The result is an object in which every element serves a purpose while contributing to a harmonious sculptural whole.
    Enzo Mari is widely regarded as one of the most important industrial designers of the twentieth century. Throughout his career he sought to challenge conventional manufacturing and consumer culture by creating objects defined by clarity, longevity and honest construction. His work for Danese Milano became instrumental in shaping post-war Italian design, placing him alongside masters such as Bruno Munari, Achille Castiglioni, Vico Magistretti, Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo and Marco Zanuso.
    Danese Milano occupies a unique place within the history of modern design. Under the direction of Bruno Danese and Jacqueline Vodoz, the company collaborated with many of Italy's most influential designers to produce objects that blurred the boundaries between industrial design, art and architecture. Today these early Danese editions are represented in museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and remain among the most sought-after examples of Italian Modernism.
    The Java sugar bowl is one of Mari's most iconic domestic designs. Its sculptural silhouette, exceptional functionality and timeless minimalism have ensured its enduring relevance more than five decades after its introduction. Early complete examples retaining the original spoon and displaying the crisp white finish are increasingly difficult to find.

    Condition
    Excellent original condition. The melamine retains a remarkably bright, clean white colour with an exceptional presentation. Signed and fully marked underneath. Complete with the original Enzo Mari stainless steel spoon. There is one small, stable hairline crack to the underside of the lid, visible upon close inspection, but otherwise the set remains in beautifully preserved, untouched condition and displays exceptionally well.
  • A proposito di opere artista

    Enzo Mari (1932–2020) è stato uno degli artisti, designer e teorici del design più influenti d'Italia, celebre per la sua visione intransigente di un design socialmente responsabile. Nel corso di una carriera durata oltre sei decenni, ha sfidato le idee convenzionali di produzione e consumo, promuovendo oggetti funzionali, onesti e accessibili, pur mantenendo un profondo rispetto per l'artigianato e per le persone che li creavano.

    Fortemente influenzato dai principi del modernismo e dal pensiero marxista, Mari credeva che un buon design dovesse essere al servizio della società piuttosto che degli interessi commerciali. Il suo lavoro spaziava dall'arredamento, al design industriale e alla grafica, fino ai giocattoli per bambini e agli scritti teorici, tutti accomunati dalla ricerca di chiarezza, semplicità e funzionalità senza tempo. I suoi iconici progetti si distinguono per l'elegante geometria, l'uso innovativo dei materiali e la perdurante attualità.

    Mari ha collaborato con alcune delle più prestigiose aziende manifatturiere italiane, tra cui Danese Milano, Driade e Zanotta, creando opere che sono diventate pietre miliari del design del XX secolo. Oggi, le sue creazioni sono conservate nelle collezioni permanenti dei principali musei di tutto il mondo, tra cui il Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) di New York, a conferma del suo ruolo di una delle voci più importanti e influenti del design moderno.

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