Robots Milano - Bruno Munari - Bed - Cabin - Steel
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A bed system designed by Bruno Munari, Abitacolo, produced by Robots Milano in Milan, Italy, circa 1990–2000, in steel with a grey finish, measuring 206 cm deep, 194 cm high and 83 cm wide, including a bed base, and in excellent condition with light signs of wear due to age.
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The Abitacolo bed, designed by Bruno Munari in 1971 and produced by Robots, is one of the most radical and visionary projects of Italian design in the second half of the twentieth century. More than a simple bed, Abitacolo is a modular living system, conceived as a true “machine for living,” capable of adapting to the daily needs of its user.
Made with a painted tubular metal frame, Abitacolo integrates in a single architecture a bed, storage compartments, supporting surfaces and holders for personal objects. Munari's idea was to create a flexible, essential and customizable space, in which the user could freely organize their everyday life, anticipating themes that are now central, such as modularity, participatory design and the sustainability of living.
The project perfectly embodies Munari's poetics: intelligent functionality, design irony and a deep attention to the user experience. Displayed in museums and international collections, Abitacolo is today considered an absolute icon of radical Italian design.
Designer
Bruno Munari (1907–1998)
Artist, designer and theorist, a key figure of the Italian avant-garde of the twentieth century. His work has spanned art, graphics, industrial design and pedagogy, profoundly influencing contemporary design thinking.
The Abitacolo bed, designed by Bruno Munari in 1971 and produced by Robots, is one of the most radical and visionary projects of Italian design in the second half of the twentieth century. More than a simple bed, Abitacolo is a modular living system, conceived as a true “machine for living,” capable of adapting to the daily needs of its user.
Made with a painted tubular metal frame, Abitacolo integrates in a single architecture a bed, storage compartments, supporting surfaces and holders for personal objects. Munari's idea was to create a flexible, essential and customizable space, in which the user could freely organize their everyday life, anticipating themes that are now central, such as modularity, participatory design and the sustainability of living.
The project perfectly embodies Munari's poetics: intelligent functionality, design irony and a deep attention to the user experience. Displayed in museums and international collections, Abitacolo is today considered an absolute icon of radical Italian design.
Designer
Bruno Munari (1907–1998)
Artist, designer and theorist, a key figure of the Italian avant-garde of the twentieth century. His work has spanned art, graphics, industrial design and pedagogy, profoundly influencing contemporary design thinking.
Details
Specific region of origin
Milano
Style subtype
Italian design
Weight
51 kg
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Robots Milano
Model
Cabin
Designer/artist/maker
Bruno Munari
Material
Steel
Style
Design
Colour
Grey
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
194 cm
Width
83 cm
Depth
206 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Bed Base Included
Yes
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