MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) - Ennio Fazioli - Table - Ptolemy - Walnut

Tolomeo Table by Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli for MIM (1950s/1960s) This lot features the Tolomeo table, designed by the renowned designers Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli and produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Rome from 1958. A cornerstone of Italian modern design, the Tolomeo model is an iconic piece of furniture, praised for its refined synthesis of structural rigor, formal elegance, and high-quality marquetry, originally conceived for executive offices of representation and high-profile workspaces. With its rigorous, engineered forms, this table embodies a perfect harmony between operational functionality and sophisticated aesthetics. Design and history: The Tolomeo table is based on a structural architecture studied in meticulous detail, noted for its construction excellence and the use of valuable materials. The formal and structural soul: the designers chose to emphasize the junction and interlock between the legs and the top, transforming construction details into elements of strong aesthetic character. The ingenuity of the executive workstation: the distinctive feature of this system is its extraordinary elegance combined with marked usability, making the table highly versatile. Lot conditions: The Tolomeo table on auction presents excellent usable condition. Structure: the frame is solid and sturdy, and the walnut surfaces have been treated with professional products that, while preserving the original patina, brighten the grain and enhance its appearance. The aluminum feet have been cleaned and polished. Authenticity: the originality is guaranteed by the MIM label present on the top. Dimensions: Width: 210 cm Depth: 100 cm Height: 73 cm The Designers: Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli Architect and designer among the most influential in the postwar period, Ico Parisi marked the history of Italian design together with his wife Luisa, combining architecture, graphics, and the production of author furniture. Beside him, engineer and designer Ennio Fazioli contributed fundamentally to the technical and formal research for MIM, giving life to office and accessory collections that today represent milestones of international mid-century design collecting. The Manufacturer: MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Founded in Rome after World War II, MIM is synonymous with absolute excellence in design for modern office and public space furnishings. Thanks to collaborations with masters such as Ico Parisi, Ennio Fazioli, and Giacomo Arturo Palladino, the company transformed workplace furniture into an expression of industrial art, ensuring very high quality standards that make each creation a lasting investment. Shipping and Insurance: Our company ORVETT includes transport insurance in the indicated shipping costs. For overseas shipping, the cost is indicative. We will prepare a quote after the auction concludes depending on destination.

Estimate:£1,440.94

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