The Torbecchia series was designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova and dates to approximately 1964.
The name Torbecchia refers to the locality of Torbecchia, near Pistoia, which was closely connected to Michelucci's biography. The project therefore has a particularly strong relationship with the local territory and with the Tuscan tradition of craftsmanship and construction.
The concept is especially interesting: Michelucci takes seemingly traditional elements — walnut, woven rush, the bench, chairs, and trestle-style legs — and transforms them into an extremely refined and modern furniture system.
The MM20 cabinet was designed by Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova during the 1960s–70s.
It reflects Michelucci's distinctive approach, combining architectural thinking with functional furniture design.
The cabinet is characterized by a strong geometric presence and a carefully balanced relationship between solid surfaces and storage compartments.
Its design moves beyond conventional domestic furniture, treating the cabinet almost as a small architectural structure.
The MM20 belongs to the experimental and innovative period of Poltronova, a company closely associated with the radical Italian design scene.
Michelucci's work for Poltronova is relatively less common than his architectural projects, making the piece particularly interesting to collectors.
Today, the MM2 is appreciated for its historical connection to Italian post-war design and for its sculptural, architectural character.
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