Origami Desk By Barberini & Gunnell

Origami Desk by Barberini & GunnellLimited Edition of 25Dimensions: D 93 x W 195 x H 74 cm.Materials: Extra-clear crystal glass.The inspiration for ORIGAMI came from the observation of a simple piece of paper which, being folded a few times according to an antique Japanese technique, transforms into complex and delicate figures of innate fascination and beauty: the origami.The idea starts off with the concept of taking advantage of the resistance of glass appreciating its optical lightness with the intent to unveil the similarity between the complex art of origami and the workmanship of glass showing its magic transparency.Both, paper with its light sense of touch and opacity and glass with its physical heaviness and transparency present contrary features but have also a strong attribute in common: the concept of lightness.The table ORIGAMI was created as a result of this theory.Limited Edition, signed and numbered by the artists, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.Barberini & Gunnell, founded in 2009 in Ancona, Italy by architects Francesco Barberini and Nina A. Gunnell, is the result of a philosophy, thinking of design and architecture as a work of art. The architectural and interior design activity carried out by ‘The Studio’ complements the creations of ‘The Atelier’, which are the result of an artistic playground and highly skilled craftsmanship, a place where artworks and sculptures come to life.The Studio Barberini & Gunnell designs high-end residential and retail spaces that are out of the ordinary and beyond fashion. Barberini & Gunnell creates refined, timeless, and harmonious environments by inserting collectible design, “talking pieces” that create unique and bespoke homes according to the client’s eclectic and aesthetic desires.The Atelier Barberini & Gunnell creates artworks and collectible designs, one-off pieces, and limited editions for a small niche of high-end projects; bespoke solutions for luxury and ultra-luxury projects all over the world.The choice of the most precious materials, the maniacal cure for detail is the basis of our modus operandi aiming to create timeless pieces, using marine grade stainless steel, brass, cast bronze, precious wood essences, marbles, onyxes, semi-precious gemstones, crystal glass, together with the most sophisticated technologies and quality craftsmanship.This allows us to work for clients like Four Seasons Hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dior, Paramount Pictures, Peter Marino Architects, Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Foundation of Maestro Andrea Bocelli, Ridley Scott (House of Gucci) besides our private collectors and clients.Values such as sustainability, the use of natural materials, the rediscovery of eco-sustainable craftsmanship, and the protection of refined and ancient techniques that are increasingly being lost are the basis of the design.Barberini & Gunnell’s signature works are exhibited at international art fairs such as Art Basel Design//Miami, Art Miami, Art Basel Switzerland, PAD London, PAD Genève, PAD Paris, PAD Monaco, Salon Art+Design New York…