Mid-20th Century Modern Wood Serving Cart/Trolley With Removable Glass Trays Designed by Ico Parisi for Angelo De Baggis, Italy

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Mid-20th century Modern wood serving cart/trolley with removable glass trays designed by Ico Parisi for Angelo De Baggis, Italy

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By: Ico Parisi, Angelo De Baggis
Material: wood, brass, copper, zinc, metal, crystal, glass
Technique: carved, cast, molded, metalwork, varnished, polished
Dimensions: 18 in x 22.5 in x 23 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1950
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: Italy

Crafted in Italy during the 1950s, this serving cart reflects the innovative vision of Italian architect and designer Ico Parisi. Conceived to be manufactured for the de Baggis company, the trolley's wooden frame, characterized by fluid, architectural lines and a softly sculpted handle, integrates seamlessly with angled supports that cradle glass trays. The contrast between the transparency of the crystal surfaces and the warm tone of the varnished wood enhances the cart’s visual rhythm. At the same time, brass-capped wheels and metallic joints subtly accent its structural elegance.

Embodying the principles of Italian mid-century design, the piece balances formal experimentation with practical refinement, illustrating Parisi’s approach to function as a medium for sculptural expression. See less