The value of furniture and lighting by Mario Bellini

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Artist Mario Bellini's rating and value:

The artist Mario Bellini leaves behind a unique body of work that revolutionized Italian and international furniture. Today, prices for his works are reaching unprecedented heights under auctioneers' gavels. His works are particularly prized by Italian and American buyers. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €50 to €5,840, a considerable gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to Bellini's works. In 2018, a mixed-material lamp dating from 1967 sold for €5,840 while it was estimated at between €1,678 and €2,500.

Order of value ranging from a simple creation to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Mario Bellini

After completing his studies, Bellini founded his own studio, producing contemporary furniture with simple lines and uncluttered design. He also works as a designer for major brands, producing numerous lighting fixtures.

The life of Mario Bellini

Italian artist Mario Bellini (b. 1935) has become a leading figure in contemporary furniture and design. He began by studying architecture at Milan Polytechnic, where his teachers included Ponti and Portaluppi. After setting up his own studio, he became head of the design department at La Rinascente, then design consultant for various brands. His designs include typewriters and the first personal computer.

He worked successively for various museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, and contributed to the renovation of several buildings in Italian cities. Throughout his life, he received numerous art awards and distinctions from the Italian state. MOMA even devoted a personal retrospective to him in the 1990s.

Mario Bellini's imprint on his period

Mario Bellini's period was marked by his talent and the grandeur of his output. He received commissions from the Italian state and private companies to renovate buildings. His innovative spirit redefined the curves of furniture. In the same spirit, Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand did the same in France and Germany. The lighting fixtures he created sell particularly well at auction, as they are collectors ' items that last over time. It's less complicated and less expensive to buy than a sofa or armchair, for example.

He mixes straight and curved lines and often creates his furniture elements in light, neutral tones: white, cream and silver. He also uses fabric. In some of his works, he uses several suspensions, such as the Lampade a suspensione della serie Area, created with a neutral tonal palette and wallpaper mounted on metal. He innovates with unexpected material choices that blend into any interior. As a result, his furniture is still very much in demand on the art market today, with sales of his work regularly taking place.

How to recognize the artist's signature?

Mario Bellini's works are generally unsigned. That's why, if you think you own a work by or after him, it's essential to have it appraised by an expert who can authenticate it.

How do you know the value of a work of art?

If you happen to own a work by or after Mario Bellini, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work of art, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.