Born in Monselice, Italy in 1988, Daniele Mingardo began working in his father’s small metal workshop at the age of 18. Putting hand to metal, he quickly fell in love with the creation process, the materiality and the “correctness” of it all. But it was not long before Daniele’s passion for working with iron was joined by a new driving force – the desire to innovate and distinguish the workshop’s outputs by creating an exclusive line of designer driven products – all signed with the name Mingardo. The idea came to him on the workshop’s 40th anniversary, and today the Mingardo brand boasts a fascinating collection of more than 25 pieces that blend the aesthetic acumen of select architects and designers with the factory’s long tradition of technical expertise. Shown here are a few of our personal favorites. We hope you are as charmed by them as we are!
Shape Mirrors by Leonidas Trampoukis and Eleni Petaloti of Objects of Common Interest
Made of brushed and polished copper, the Shape collection was inspired by ancient mirrors and their methods of use.
Separé by Revesz+Tatangelo – One part portable rack, the other part space divider, this stylish duo is kept upright via a system of minimalist cylindrial anchors.
Donald coat rack by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti
Designed as tribute to American creative talent Donald Judd, these pared-down coat racks combine a high-polished bar with variously sized glazed hanging elements. This contrast in finish and size creates a shimmering sequin-like effect.
The Van Gogh stool collection by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti puts an modern-day twist on an old classic by combining a traditional woven seating with an industrial metal base.
Made entirely out of discs and cylinders, the Elementa paper towel holder by A/R Studio puts a graphic twist on the daily grind.
If this isn’t the chicest self-lit bike rack in town, we don’t know what is! Bi-Track by Masanori Mori.
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