Gufram Guframini Cactus Miniature 1:8 Designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Made in Italy Collectible Object

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Gufram present the Guframini - the iconic Italian creations in 1:8 miniature scale!

Guframini C A C T U S … Read more Gufram present the Guframini - the iconic Italian creations in 1:8 miniature scale!

Guframini C A C T U S by Guido Drocco & Franco Mello

As in a fantasy tale, Cactus, Pratone, Bocca and Capitello are transformed, taking shape in 1:8 scale miniatures. These accurate reproductions retain the unique personality of the originals, iconic Radical Italian Design pieces found in the world's most famous museums.
The Guframini are made with extreme attention to detail, in Italy, where craftsmanship and creativity come together to offer enthusiasts and collectors true miniature works. These exclusive objects pay homage to the original masterpieces, transporting the essence and unmistakable style of Gufram in a compact format, perfect for those who want to approach the universe of avant-garde Italian design.

Among these small masterpieces, the mini Cactus represents the perfect union of classic aesthetics and contemporary functionality. Like its big brother, the Guframini Cactus is perfectly identical to the full-scale one and shows all the 2165 bosses that decorate the stem and arms of this dreamlike coat hanger. It is processed by hand and is thus a genuine unique specimen, just like the other Guframini iconic pieces.


BRAND NEW / NEVER USED / WITH THE ORIGINAL BOX
Made in Italy
Series: Guframini
Object: Cactus (1:8 miniature)
Designer: Guido Drocco & Franco Mello
Originally designed back in 1972
Made of soft polyurethane painted with Guflac®
Guflac® is a patented paint which allows for the creation of bold shapes, providing uniform and elastic surfaces
Designed for Gufram
Manufacturer: Gufram
Period: Contemporary / 21st Century

L 4.3 inches x W 4.2 inches x H 10.2 inches
L 11cm x W 11cm x H 26cm

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Guido Drocco and Franco Mello also known as the Guilermetto brothers - are influential Italian designers and artists, renowned for their contributions to the Radical Design movement of the 1960s and 1970s. They are best known for their 1972 creation of the Cactus coat rack, produced by Gufram, which combines functionality with playful, surreal aesthetics. Their work often merges art and design, challenging conventional norms through the use of unconventional materials and bold, organic forms. Drocco and Mello's designs are celebrated for their creativity, cultural commentary, and enduring appeal in contemporary design. Their creations remain iconic examples of experimental and functional art.

Innovative and non-conformist, for over 50 years the Italian interior design brand Gufram has created uniquely experimental industrial design furniture and accessories also known as Domestic Sculptures, which bring together wider influences from the worlds of art and design. From the Bocca sofa by Studio 65 to the Pratone chaise longue, the Cactus coat stand by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello to the Magritta armchair by Sebastian Matta, iconic Gufram pieces are collected and exhibited worldwide.
Gufram has also moved outside the realm of furniture design due to collaborations with names from the worlds of fashion and manufacture such as Moschino, Citroën and Lavazza, always remaining true to the brand’s surreal creative vision continuing the thread of subtle irony that emerges in all the works. Two collections now form the brand’s catalogue, Iconically, which includes handmade design masterpieces, and the versatile Functional collection with furniture in custom colors and finishes.

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