{"product_id":"andrea-casella-alessi-narciso-mid-century-modern-sculpture","title":"Andrea Casella for Alessi Narciso mid century modern sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrea Casella for Alessi – “Narciso” Sculpture, 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the “D’Après” Collection – Alessi Arte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Andrea Casella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Narciso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Alessi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: D’Après, 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Mirror-polished stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 17 cm \/ 6.7 in - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 22 cm \/ 8.7 in - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 15 cm \/ 5.9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Signed on base, stamped “ALESSI ITALY”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn iconic sculptural object from the groundbreaking “D’Après” series launched by Alessi Arte in the 1970s, Narciso is a gleaming work of futurist abstraction designed by Andrea Casella in 1974. It features twin polished spheres and a series of graduated, radiating fins—all in mirror-finish stainless steel—recalling the myth of Narcissus through its literal and metaphorical reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth elegant and enigmatic, the work embodies the dialogue between industrial process and artistic form. Narciso is not merely a sculpture—it is a conceptual object, engaging the viewer in themes of duality, symmetry, and perception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the “D’Après” Series by Alessi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched in the early 1970s, the D’Après series was a bold initiative by Alessi Arte to bridge the divide between industrial design and fine art. Under the curatorial vision of Alberto Alessi, the company invited a select group of artists and architects to reinterpret classical themes through modern material and production. The name D’Après—meaning “after” or “inspired by”—emphasized the intention: a reinterpretation of artistic legacy through contemporary industrial craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series marked Alessi’s transition from traditional housewares to design-led, collectible objects. Produced in very limited quantities, these works have become highly sought-after icons of Italian 20th-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Andrea Casella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrea Casella is an Italian sculptor and designer whose work in the 1970s reflects a sharp interest in optical play, reflection, and minimalist geometry. Narciso is perhaps his most well-known contribution, emblematic of his ability to merge narrative with spatial and material experimentation. Casella’s contribution to the D’Après series stands as a testament to his conceptual depth and elegant restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Alessi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1921 by Giovanni Alessi in Omegna, Italy, Fratelli Alessi quickly established itself as one of the premier manufacturers of metal housewares in Europe. By the 1970s, under the visionary leadership of Alberto Alessi, the company evolved from a quality metalware producer into a design laboratory, collaborating with renowned artists, architects, and designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Achille Castiglioni, and Philippe Starck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D’Après series represents an early and radical phase in Alessi’s development—long before it became synonymous with global design culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light wear appropriate to age. Retains original mirror-polish finish; signed and stamped to underside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and early edition from Alessi’s seminal D’Après series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970s Italian design collectible with strong sculptural presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned work by Andrea Casella, merging myth, form, and reflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum-worthy object from Alessi’s pre-design-icon era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors of postmodern, minimalist, or conceptual design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture will be shipped insured overseas. Cost of transport to the US is Euro 175,00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick-up by appointment only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a 1stDibs Platinum 5 Star Dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51253175353687,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/andrea-casella-for-alessi-narciso-sculpture-1974-art-997.jpg?v=1792001218","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/andrea-casella-alessi-narciso-mid-century-modern-sculpture","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}