Postmodern Bench with Coffee Table and Magazine Holder attributed to Paul Pallucco, 1980s

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This multifunctional bench perfectly represents the spirit of 1980s Italian postmodern design, with its sculptural forms and combination of practical … Read more This multifunctional bench perfectly represents the spirit of 1980s Italian postmodern design, with its sculptural forms and combination of practical and conceptual elements. Attributed to Paolo Pallucco, known for his radical and experimental approach, the object combines a seat, coffee table, and magazine rack in a single structure, transforming into a small domestic microcosm. The seat is compact and essential, designed not only as a piece of furniture but as a stylistic statement. Next to it, the table top serves as an integrated side table, ideal for books, glasses or small items, while the side magazine rack completes its multifaceted function. Made with sharp geometric lines, material contrasts typical of the production of those years, the bench expresses the aesthetic tension between function and irony that characterizes radical design. The object thus sits somewhere between furniture and installation, evoking the conceptual research that made Pallucco and his circle famous. A rare and fascinating piece, capable of restoring the visionary and experimental atmosphere that ran through Italian design in the 1980s. Height 79 cm Width 118cm Depth 40 cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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