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Marco Ripa is a craftsman and designer known for creating unique interior design items using iron and steel. His work includes bookcases, tables, seats, lamps, and sculptures. Ripa is described as an 'atypical blacksmith' due to his unconventional approach to the craft, focusing on sleek and slender designs that emphasize minimalism and functionality.
Manufacture
Each piece is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, from material selection to the finishing process. Ripa's approach is akin to that of a tailor, creating bespoke furniture that aligns with the client's vision and desires.
Design
Ripa's designs are characterized by geometric lines and modular forms, allowing for personal and authentic compositions. The use of metal is innovative, making it appear lightweight and elegant, thus enabling individuals to express their personality through unique furniture arrangements.
Biography
Born in 1977, Marco Ripa began his journey in metalwork at the age of 15. He chose iron for its challenging properties and was inspired by artists like Calder and the Arts and Crafts Movement. At 33, he established his own workshop, focusing on creating distinctive iron and steel pieces.
Collaborations and Exhibitions
Ripa has collaborated with various publications and participated in numerous exhibitions, including Milano Design Week and Maison & Object in Paris. His work has been featured in magazines such as ELLE DECOR France and AD Germany.
Contact and Social Media
Marco Ripa can be contacted via his website and is active on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where he shares his work and engages with a broader audience.
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Marco Ripa è artigiano e designer. Realizza complementi d’arredo in Ferro e Acciaio. Librerie, tavoli, sedute. Lampade, appendiabiti, porta riviste e porta ombrelli. Vasi e porta oggetti. Sculture. Viene definito “fabbro atipico” per via del suo nuovo modo di approcciare il mestiere. Come un fabbro conosce i materiali, la loro lavorazione e ha l’arte manuale per trattarli, forgiare e plasmare pezzi unici. Cartella Stampa Come un atipico ha una visione non convenzionale della forma. Le strutture degli arredi non si mostrano pesanti e imponenti, come il ferro potrebbe lasciar intuire, ma agili...
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Cartella Stampa Press Kit — 2017 5 eng — Marco Ripa is a craftsman and designer. He produces interior design items in iron and steel. Bookcases, tables, seats. Lamps, coat hangers, magazine racks and umbrella stands. Vases and holders. Sculptures. He is defined "atypical blacksmith" because of his new way of approaching the craft. As a blacksmith, he knows materials and their working and he has the manual art to treat them, forging and molding unique pieces. As an atypical blacksmith, he has an unconventional form view. The furniture structure doesn't seem heavy or imposing - as iron...
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Marco Ripa è artigiano e designer. Realizza oggetti unici d’arredamento in ferro e acciaio. Marco nasce nel 1977. Verso i 15 anni va a bottega per lavorare ferro e alluminio. Si diploma come Perito Meccanico presso l’ITIS Montani di Fermo e prende a lavorare tempo pieno in officina. Sceglierà il ferro come metallo principe perché meno ripetitivo, più rumoroso e danCartella Stampa natamente sporco. Nelle sue letture scopre Calder, il metallo prende forma, colore ed equilibrio. Scopre Ruskin e l’Arts and Crafts Movement: l’uomo è unico e irripetibile esattamente come l’oggetto che egli stesso costruisce....
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Anno Year Collaborazioni Collaborations Anno/ Mese Year/ Month Gervasoni Catalogue 2017 Cibo e Design — Book Riviste Magazines Cartella Stampa Press Kit — 2017 8 Anno/ Mese Year/ Month Anno/ Mese Year/ Month ELLE DECOR France IO DONNA — Corriere della Sera ARCHLOVE Magazine USA AD Germany MARU Korea AD Russia The Peak Magazine J.J. Magazine INTERNI Interviste/Articoli Interviews/Articles RAI2 Detto Fatto Fondazione Cologni Pizza Digitale The Walkman Magazine Dear Magazine Italian Tale Generazioni Design/ Stefano Caggiano Esposizioni Exhibitions Milano Design Week, Milano Milano Design...
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Contact Marco Ripa /Fabbro Atipico Via Galileo Galilei, 20 63822 Porto S. Giorgio FM ITALY P M W @ Social Facebook facebook.com/marcoripaofficial Press Kit Instagram instagram.com/marcoripa.it Twitter twitter.com/marco_ripa Issuu issuu.com/officina_artandcraft Quick links All photos on Flickr.com flickr.com/photos/officina-artandcraft
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marco ripa catalogue 201667 Pages