An extraordinary, museum-quality radical modernist highboard (tall sideboard / cabinet), designed by the legendary Venetian architectural duo Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso and manufactured by the avant-garde Italian firm Stilwood in the early 1970s. This particular piece is the highly sought-after and exceptionally rare first model (first edition) of this structural furniture series. The highboard is a tour de force of Italian Radical Design, featuring an uncompromising clash of industrial textures and bold pop colors. The sturdy outer frame is crafted from premium solid ash and ash veneers with a clear, transparent protective finish that highlights the fluid, open-pore natural wood grain. In a stunning visual twist, the lower geometric compartments are clad in a vibrant, glossy, space-age orange laminate. The upper section features two striking doors made of industrial wired glass (vetro armato), revealing the interior shelves in a nod to high-tech architecture. The entire structural rhythm is punctuated by oversized, heavy-duty exposed hinges made of polished chrome-plated steel. Rather than being concealed, these industrial steel elements are highlighted as key design features on the front facade. This masterpiece represents the pinnacle of 1970s experimental Italian design, making it a highly sought-after investment piece for international collectors.
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SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italia
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