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Designer carlo zen
Carlo Zen was born in 1851 and died in 1918.
- He was an important Italian cabinetmaker and furniture designer.
- In the early 1900s, he opened a workshop in Milan.
- He was known for creating ornate pieces in the Stile Floreale, the Italian version of Art Nouveau.
Characteristics of his Design:
- The decoration of his furniture was inspired by Asian flowers or exotic motifs, such as inlays of palm trees and sunbursts of gold leaf and mother-of-pearl.
- His work is recognized for its skill and its influence on Italian decorative arts of the time.
- He used woods such as cherry and mahogany in the manufacture of his pieces.
- He often adorned his creations with precious materials such as mother-of-pearl, brass, and marble.
Today, his furniture is appreciated by collectors and can be found in museums, such as the Cooper Hewitt and the Smithsonian Design Museum in New York.
