Attributed to BBPR (Milan, 1932).

Attributed to BBPR (Milan, 1932). "Consolle", ca.1960. Walnut wood and marble. Measurements: 74 x 115.5 x 32 cm. The team of architects BBPR (the acronym being the initials of the surnames of the four members: Gian Luigi Banfi (Milan, 1910 - Gusen, 1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (Milan, 1909 - 2004), Enrico Peressutti (Pinzano al Tagliamento, 1908 - Milan 1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (Trieste, 1909 - Gardone, 1969), was formed in Milan in 1932. Their early work was influenced by the Italian rationalism of the 1930's. Among their most important works, the Pavia Regulating Plan (1932), the Tourist Plan for the island of Elba (1939), and especially the Valle d'Aosta Regulating Plan (1936 - 1937) stand out. They fought for the introduction of modern architecture into fascism. Over the years, their rationalism underwent expressive changes typical of the late Le Corbusier and his approach to the theme of Brutalism, among other interpretations of Neoliberty. This current can be seen in the Velasca Tower in Milan, a work from 1958. Furniture by this collective is highly sought after at auction. A diamond-shaped console table in alpine green marble sold at an Italian auction for €5,500, and a monumental chandelier in brass and moulded glass sold for €55,000.