Sargadelos began in 1806 under the leadership of Antonio Raimundo Ibáñez, as a renowned Spanish ceramics brand. He established its first earthenware factory in the small parish of Sargadelos, in the municipality of Cervo.
During this first stage, which lasted until 1875, the Sargadelos factory was inspired by English earthenware. The first pieces were also produced hand-painted with neoclassical motifs, and later, under the direction of talents such as the Frenchman Richard and the British Edwin Forester, stamping and polychromy techniques were introduced.
At its peak, between 1845 and 1862, the factory came to employ a thousand families. However, adverse economic factors led to its closure in 1875.
After a period of inactivity, Sargadelos ceramics strongly resurfaced in the mid-20th century, linked to cultural avant-gardes and the Galician nationalist movement.
The "new" Sargadelos was characterized by an aesthetic very different from the original.
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Style 1950s
The furniture of the 1950s was a reflection of the era, marked by innovation, optimism, and functionality.
Scandinavian design, with its emphasis on light wood and organic shapes, had a great impact.
Italy maintained its tradition of high-quality craftsmanship, with a focus on attention to detail and the use of noble materials.
The most important Italian designers of the time are:
Gio Ponti: he was one of the most influential designers of the era, known for his versatility and creativity. His "Superleggera" chair is an iconic example of Italian design from the 1950s. Italian furniture design of the 1950s was a golden age, marked by creativity, innovation, and artisanal quality.
Iconic designs such as the Eames chair by American designers Charles and Ray Eames and the Barcelona chair by German architect and designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in collaboration with Lilly Reich, became popular, characterized by their ergonomic shapes and innovative materials. In lighting, Poul Henningsen, a Danish designer who created the PH lamps, and Isamu Noguchi, of American origin, stand out.
Coffee tables with organic shapes and glass surfaces were very popular at the time.
In summary, the furniture of the 1950s was an expression of modernity, optimism, and functionality, and laid the foundations for many of the design trends we see today.
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