Marco Zanini b. 1954
Marco Zanini was born in Trent in 1954 and studied architecture at the University of Florence. Taking a break from his studies in the late 1970s, Zanini worked for a short time as a designer at Argonaut Company in Los Angeles before settling back in Florence, and working under Ettore Sottsass, who he had met as a student in 1975. Sottsass later invited Zanini to join the Memphis group in 1981 and he contributed iconic designs such as the Dublin sofa, Roma chair and Union shelving unit. Most notable in his diverse body of work however, are his bright, totemic glass and ceramic works which are enduring icons of postmodern design. Today, he teaches design and architecture at various universities throughout the world.
Auction Results Marco Zanini
Marco Zanini
Amazon cabinet
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $8,125
Marco Zanini
collection of four vessels
estimate: $8,000–10,000
result: $7,500
Marco Zanini
Dublin sofa
estimate: $3,000–4,000
result: $4,200
Marco Zanini
Dublin sofa
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $4,063
Marco Zanini
Alpha Centauri vase
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $2,750
Marco Zanini
Colorado teapot
estimate: $700–900
result: $2,250
Marco Zanini
Roma chair
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $1,875
Marco Zanini
Tanganyka vase
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,875
Marco Zanini
Baykal vase
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,875
Marco Zanini
Altair vase
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,500
Marco Zanini
Matsu vessel
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,375
Marco Zanini
tableware collection
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,375
Marco Zanini
Colorado teapot
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,200
Marco Zanini
Cassiopeia vase
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,188
Marco Zanini
Rigel jar
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,125
Marco Zanini
Sepik teapot
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,125
Marco Zanini
Victoria vase
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,063
Marco Zanini
Broccoli bowl
estimate: $400–600
result: $1,000
Marco Zanini
Rossella ceiling lamp
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,000
Marco Zanini
centerpiece vase
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $936
Marco Zanini
Beltegeuse glasses, set of four
estimate: $500–700
result: $563
Marco Zanini
Morgana necklace
estimate: $100–150
result: $500
Marco Zanini
Oreliana brooch
estimate: $100–150
result: $282
Marco Zanini
collection of four vases
estimate: $5,000–7,000