Echoes in Metal & Light

Antiqua unveils a carefully curated collection that embodies the bold spirit of 1960s and 1970s, an era when radical innovation converged with refined craftsmanship, forever reshaping the design landscape. This transformative period brought together modern geometries and traditional materials, drawing on the early influences of the Space Age aesthetic and visionary architecture. Designers of this time defied conventions, breaking free from established norms, exploring daring forms, experimental techniques, and unexpected, often moody color palettes and fabrics.

Polished metals, tubular steel, and sculptural silhouettes gave rise to fluid, sinuous lines and dynamic compositions, injecting an eclectic sense of drama and intrigue into every ambience. From the warm embrace of ochre and amber hues to the luminous sheen of metallic finishes, this collection sparks a visual dialogue that bridges the realms of avant-garde innovation and timeless organic artistry, capturing a period when the brilliance of interior design lay in the masterful fusion of diverse artistic expressions, blending sculpture with early postmodern design and extravagant fabrics. The result is an eclectic yet meticulously refined interior space, where bold contrasts and artistic experimentation redefine the essence of style and sophistication.

Works by:
Achilleas Aperghis
Angelo Lelli
Angelo Ostuni
Barovier & Toso
Franco Albini
Gaetano Sciolari
Gianfranco Frattini
Gino Sarfatti
Giulio Coltellacci
Ignazio Gardella
Jacques Sitoleux
Lella & Massimo Vignelli
Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Marco Zanuso
Max Ingrand
Oscar Torlasco
Roberto Gambetti & Aimaro Isola
Sergio Mazza
Shiro Kuramata
Yannis Maltezos