Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Table in Lacquered Metal

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Locus Solus, yellow lacquered metal, Italy, 1963

The Locus Solus table, a design crafted by the visionary Gae Aulenti in 1963. This iconic piece, made in yellow lacquered metal, is exiting in its form and versatile, making it a wonderful addition to a space.

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was an Italian designer and architect. In 1954, she graduated at the Milan School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University and was only one of two women from her class of 20. Aulenti is mostly known for her large-scale museum projects such as her work for the Musée d’Orsay and Centre Pompidou in Paris, and Palazzo Grassi in Venice. Aulenti was at the forefront of Italian post-war design. Her design was meant to make connections with both history and future of Italy. The postmodern movement that Aulenti belonged to refused to design in the objective language of the modernists. This Avant Garde Postmodern design movement was the beginning of a new type of Italian art, architecture and design.

Kindly note that this piece is in used condition. The lacquer and glass shows signs of age and use. Restoration can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece contains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized restoration is possible as well.

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