The “Nikol” console by Luciano Frigerio represents one of the highest points of his research between art and design: a perfect balance between architectural structure, sculptural material, and aesthetic tension.
Part of the renowned Cellini Arte collection, this console was created as a limited edition of 99 pieces, making it from the very beginning an object for a select few, and today, a true collector’s piece.
The gilded brass structure supports three levels of smoked glass, suspended with an almost unreal lightness. But the heart of the work lies at its center: a bronze casting with a primitive and organic character, a form that recalls archaic symbols, ancestral engravings, timeless signs.
The central sculpture creates rhythm, depth, and identity. It is the point where the object ceases to be functional and becomes pure artistic expression.
The contrast between the geometric precision of glass and brass and the almost “brutal” materiality of the bronze generates an extremely powerful visual tension.
It is precisely this dialogue that makes Frigerio so unique in the landscape of Italian design.
The “Nikol” console is conceived to be experienced frontally, yet it changes completely from every angle: reflections, transparencies, and volumes overlap, creating a dynamic object that is never static.
Complete with certificate of authenticity, this work perfectly embodies Frigerio’s philosophy: bringing sculpture into furniture, without compromise.
A piece for true collectors.
Product Name: Nikol Console by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio
Designer: Luciano Frigerio
Year of Design: 1970s
Style: 1970s Italian design, between sculptural art, brutalism, and architectural rigor
Main Materials: Gilded brass, smoked glass, bronze casting
Distinctive Design: The “Nikol” console represents a refined balance between architecture and sculpture. The gilded brass structure with three suspended smoked glass levels contrasts with a central bronze casting of primitive, organic character. This sculptural core defines the piece, creating rhythm and depth, while the dialogue between geometric precision and raw materiality generates a powerful visual tension, emblematic of Frigerio’s unique language.
Dimensions: Length: 106cm | Depth: 36cm | Height: 84,5cm
Comfort: Designed as a sculptural furniture element
Typical Use: Statement console, ideal for scenographic entrances, sophisticated interiors, and exhibition spaces
Design Icon: A work that embodies the fusion between sculpture and furniture, representative of Luciano Frigerio’s most radical vision
Versatility: Designed to be experienced frontally yet capable of transforming from every angle, thanks to the interplay of reflections, transparencies, and volumes that make it dynamic and never static
Current Design Status: Limited edition of 99 pieces, today extremely rare and increasingly sought after in the collectors’ market
Additional Notes: Please note that this item is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Luciano Frigerio, born in Desio in 1928, revolutionized the world of design and furniture production, inheriting the family tradition of high-level cabinetmaking. After graduating in accounting, he developed a passion for furniture design and musical composition. In the 1960s, taking advantage of the entrepreneurial opportunities of the Brianza area, he transformed the family company into an international reality, collaborating with important figures such as Gio Ponti and Franco Albini.
Frigerio fulfilled his dream of creating furniture as unique pieces, introducing “solid wood sculpture furniture” and “bronze cast sculpture beds”, combining artisanal excellence and precious materials. His company produced numbered and signed pieces, collaborating with renowned architects and designers. In the 1970s and 1990s, he opened ten showrooms in Italy.
Recognized with various honorary titles, his works are exhibited in art galleries and have received prestigious awards. The permanent exhibitions in Milan testify to his ongoing influence in contemporary design, celebrating functionality, aesthetics, and artisanal mastery.