Designed in 2001 by Enzo Mari, the Boomerang desk is presented by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025. The structure of the Boomerang desk consists of a curved beam in laminated beech, inspired by the boomerang-shaped beams used in architecture, and four legs in solid beech. With its curved shape, the extra-clear tempered glass top follows the shape of the base, giving the desk a dynamic and light effect. The Boomerang GTV desk stands out for its essential and functional design. It perfectly reflects the work of the designer, who has always favoured pure forms and rational construction, making each element clearly legible in its function.
Color
Beech
Colour
light wood
Material
glass
Dimensions
W 198 x D 85 x H 74 cm
Matériaux
Curved laminated beech frame, solid beech legs, extra-clear tempered glass top with bevelled and polished edge
Born in Novara in 1932, Enzo Mari studied at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, and since the 1950s has produced several hundred projects for Italian and foreign companies. He exhibited in various contemporary art museums, then explored design, while continuing to take part in the Venice Biennale and the Milan Triennale. His work is characterised by a perpetual search for new forms and our relationship with objects. With the Animali puzzle, Enzo Mari began his collaboration with Danese, which would see the birth of other future classics such as the Formosa calendar. He went on to work with other design brands such as Driade and Alessi, and embarked on creative projects with some of the biggest names in design, including Ettore Sottsass, Gae Aulenti and Joe Colombo. He designs everyday objects, from simple trays (Elisabetta) to desk accessories (the Ameland letter opener). Enzo Mari has been awarded the "Compasso d'Oro" three times, and his work is shown in major museums such as the "Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna" in Rome, the "Moderna Museet" in Stockholm and the "Stedelijk Museum" in Amsterdam. In 1983, a major exhibition was held at the University of Parma. He now teaches at the Universities of Parma and Milan, and gives lectures in various countries.
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GEBRÜDER THONET VIENNA
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna originates from a family of successful furniture makers during the industrial era. Michael Thonet, the founder, worked with wood and transitioned from laminated wood techniques to the use of steam-bent, round-sectioned wood. Formal elegance, durability, and lightness determined the success of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, which, in just a few years, opened production sites worldwide. A unique production process rooted in a rich history of influences.