THE PODIUMS

Inspired by the ‘Fourth Plinth’ in Trafalgar Square, London. We used the concept for our Trafalgar podiums. We love the story behind the fourth plinth as it was originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV, but remained empty due to lack of funds. For over 150 years, its use was debated; in 1998 the RSA approved the plinth for public art installations.

We drew inspiration from ‘The Charterhouse’ located on Piazza Borso in Ferrara (Italian: Certosa di Ferrara). Constructed in 1452 and built in Renaissance style, the original monastery has vaulted terracotta arched frames adorning the inner perimeter. Inspired by these arches we translated this into a minimalist podium keeping the authentic terracotta as the chosen material.

Inspired by Object No.5 ‘Romano’ there was no other way to honour the sculpture than to recreate Romano Bonaveri’s sculpting turntable. Based on the turntable he built and used daily, we have reproduced his original design which is adjustable in height and has a 360 rotating platform top.

For ‘The Joist’ we took our inspiration from the Bonaveri Factory. Built in 2007, the factory is minimalist in its design architecture, and the buildings joists are exposed throughout the showrooms and corridors. Artisans have carefully finished the podium in a hand-painted eroded metal effect.

Inspired by a pair of vintage ‘Carlton Ware’ mid century hooped ceramic salt & pepper shakers we produced this modern podium design. Sprayed in our signature ‘Bonaveri Red’ we love this pop of fun.

‘The Frustum’ is simply named after a ‘chopped pyramid’ which is geometrically known as a truncated or frustum pyramid.

Inspired by the ‘Fourth Plinth’ in Trafalgar Square, London. We used the concept for our Trafalgar podiums. We love the story behind the fourth plinth as it was originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV, but remained empty due to lack of funds. For over 150 years, its use was debated; in 1998 the RSA approved the plinth for public art installations