Born: 2009
Hometown: Ancona
Based in: Ancona
The Atelier Barberini & Gunnell was founded by the architects and designers Francesco Barberini and Nina A. Gunnell as the result of a passion followed for a long period of time, creating artworks far from the industrial reality; one-off pieces and limited editions.
The choice of the best and most precious materials, the maniacal cure for detail are the basis of their modus operandi aiming to create timeless pieces.
Every artwork has its inspirational background, it’s story.
Gigantic Spiders as tables which pass by the forests of enormous Mangrove floor lamps, transparent, yet heavy glass Origami tables, Chained up tables which seem to revolt against the immobility of the four legs.
Abandoning the mere functionality and rediscovering emotions; from the warm perfume of wood, losing oneself in the transparent magic of crystal to the cold and sterile steel, thought by mankind for mankind, mirror polished symbol of progress.
Barberini & Gunnell collaborate with the auction houses Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Tajan, Dorotheum, international galleries Priveekollektie, Ammann and private collectors.
The bench Get Lost! in mirror-polished stainless steel, limited edition of 12, was selected by New York architect Peter Marino for the DIOR flagship store in London.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Crazy, Exclusive, Precious
Awards
Art Miami - Miami
2019
The Salon Art + Design - New York
2019
PAD London - London
2019
Group Exhibiton, Heusden aan de Maas - The Netherlands
2019
PAD Monaco - Monte Carlo
2019
PAD Genève - Switzerland
2019
ArtMiami - Miami
2018
The Salon Art + Design - New York
2018
PAD London - London
2018
Art Basel | Design Miami - Miami Beach
2016
ArtStudio – Paris
2016
Awards
Art Miami - Miami
2019
The Salon Art + Design - New York
2019
PAD London - London
2019
Group Exhibiton, Heusden aan de Maas - The Netherlands
2019
PAD Monaco - Monte Carlo
2019
PAD Genève - Switzerland
2019
ArtMiami - Miami
2018
The Salon Art + Design - New York
2018
PAD London - London
2018
Art Basel | Design Miami - Miami Beach
2016
ArtStudio – Paris
2016