{"product_id":"italian-gilt-iron-wall-mounted-console-in-the-manner-of-pier-luigi-colli-1950s-1","title":"Italian Gilt-Iron Wall-Mounted Console in the Manner of Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Italian gilt iron wall-mounted console from the 1950s, in the manner of Pier Luigi Colli, the demilune form is compact and deliberate, designed to project from the wall while keeping the footprint light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove it, a thick glass top follows the curve of the iron frame, creating a clean surface that allows the structure beneath to remain fully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron has been hammered, notched, and incised by hand, giving the surface a deeply worked quality. These marks catch against the gilt finish, creating variation across the metal and emphasizing the hand of the maker. The slender supports rise and curl beneath the top, their rhythmic geometry bringing a sense of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece suited to an entry, hallway, or intimate sitting room, where its shallow profile can introduce structure without occupying the room. The gilt iron brings warmth against the wall, while the glass keeps the overall effect light and almost floating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Pier Luigi Colli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePier Luigi Colli (1895–1968) was an Italian designer and the creative force behind his family's Turin-based furniture company, Colli. After studying at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he joined the family business, bringing with him connections to contemporary French design and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder his direction, the workshop became known for highly crafted furniture and interiors that combined traditional Italian workmanship with increasingly modern forms.Colli's work ranged from furniture and lighting to complete interiors and architectural commissions. The company also produced designs by some of Italy's leading architects, including Gio Ponti and Carlo Mollino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1940s-1950s, Colli developed a particularly recognizable group of mirrors and consoles combining gilt, hammered wrought iron with mirrored and colored glass. Examples produced in collaboration with Cristal Art show many of the techniques seen here, including worked glass shelves, segmented mirrors, and intricate hand-forged ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52964486152503,"sku":null,"price":4600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/I611MmF14mTBKuUIg2mGCO5lIj8saFbH03Knz_GjlqE.jpg?v=1789355347","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/italian-gilt-iron-wall-mounted-console-in-the-manner-of-pier-luigi-colli-1950s-1","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}