{"product_id":"artemide-dedalo-umbrella-stand-emma-gismondi-1966","title":"Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic vintage \u003cstrong\u003eDedalo umbrella stand\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Italy in moulded ABS plastic, Dedalo belongs to the generation of domestic objects that brought new synthetic materials and industrial production methods into Italian interiors during the 1960s. Its compact cylindrical form is softened by a rounded upper profile punctuated by seven circular openings for holding individual umbrellas. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is documented in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, which records Artemide S.p.A., Milan, as the manufacturer. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDesign and craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedalo is formed from moulded ABS plastic, combining the body and umbrella openings into a continuous, visually simple form. The seven regularly spaced apertures around the upper section provide individual positions for umbrellas while also defining the distinctive geometry of the design. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable circular base collects water from wet umbrellas and can be detached for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beige surface shows light traces of age and use. These are consistent with the material and the functional purpose of the object and have been left as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner: Emma Gismondi Schweinberger\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Artemide S.p.A.\u003cbr\u003eModel: Dedalo\u003cbr\u003eDesign date: 1966\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1960s\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Italian Mid-Century Modern \/ Space Age\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: ABS plastic\u003cbr\u003eColour: Beige\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Italy \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: approx. 39 cm (15.4 in)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: approx. 34 cm (13.4 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dimensions correspond closely with those recorded for Dedalo by MoMA. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe umbrella stand is structurally sound, \u003cstrong\u003ewith no cracks or breaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small dark mark, possibly from permanent marker, is present on the base, facing towards the interior (see photograph 9). It has not been removed and is not visible when the umbrella stand is placed in its normal upright position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a darkened area on the interior surface where the tips of umbrellas rest (see photograph 10). This has not been removed and does not affect the use, structure or exterior appearance of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight surface wear and marks are otherwise consistent with age and normal use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eUse and display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally conceived as a functional umbrella stand, Dedalo remains entirely suitable for its intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact proportions and distinctive moulded form also make it relevant to collections and interiors focused on post-war Italian design, Space Age objects and 20th-century industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original example of Emma Gismondi Schweinberger's documented 1966 Dedalo design for Artemide, preserved as a one-of-a-kind vintage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CiRcA by RB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63525116936522,"sku":"089 23 300 04 201","price":870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9872\/7498\/files\/1789143050730.jpg?v=1789329631","url":"https:\/\/circabyrb.com\/products\/artemide-dedalo-umbrella-stand-emma-gismondi-1966","provider":"CiRcA by RB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}