When discussing Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci, it is difficult to decide which is the more impressive achievement: his more than half-century track record of notable projects, which includes designing and restoring some of Tuscany’s most famous landmarks, or his nearly century-long life. While he is often remembered for passing away just two days before his centennial birthday, in the same breath he is memorialized for his exceptional contributions to Tuscan architecture, including Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Palazzo delle Poste and restored rooms inside the legendary Uffizi Gallery.
Michelucci’s practice began in childhood, at his family’s artistic metal workshop. There, he rubbed elbows with many passing artists and architects before pursuing design academically at Florence’s Istituto Superiore di Architettura. Michelucci graduated in 1911 and embarked on a long teaching career. By the early 1920s, he was instructing at the Istituto d’Arte of Rome and later at the Istituto Superiore di Architettura, from 1928 until 1936. He served as dean of the school’s architectural faculty twice during the 1940s and founded the magazine La Nuova Città between the two appointments. He left Florence in 1948 to become a professor at the School of Engineering in Bologna, where he remained until his retirement.
Other significant architectural projects dot Michelucci ‘s career, like the Santa Maria Novella church and church of St. John the Baptist. Often working in collaboration with the Grouppo Tuscano, a collective of young architects, Michelucci beat out more than 100 other bidders on multiple contracts to bring his modernist, rationalist approach to Italy’s architectural landscape.
In his hometown of Pistoia, as well as Fiesole, Michelucci formed the Fondazione Giovanni Michelucci, which undertook social projects targeted at prisons, hospitals and asylums within the cities. He dedicated the rest of his life toward using architecture to address social challenges — a cause the foundation continues to support today.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Giovanni Michelucci lighting, case pieces and tables.
Giovanni Michelucci Torbecchia Sideboard in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Torbecchia sideboard is entirely realized in solid veneered walnut wood, with two frontal hinging doors, two drawers, and a storage unit under the openable top part. The signature o...
Wood, Walnut
Torbecchia Sideboard in Walnut by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Oirlo, LI
Step into the world of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite Torbecchia sideboard, masterfully crafted by renowned architect and designer Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova ...
Walnut
"Torbecchia" wooden sideboard by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy, 1970
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Argelato, BO
This sideboard is an iconic piece of Italian design from the 1960s, designed by architect Giovanni Michelucci in 1964 for Poltronova. It is part of the "Torbecchia" series, a project...
Wood
Chest of Drawers model "Serena" by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Roma, IT
Chest of drawers model "Serena" realized by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1955. Realized in walnut wood and in excellent condition. Signature engraved.
Metal
Serena Cabinet by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1950s Italy
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in London, London
Serena cabinet with drawers by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Walnut A sculptural and subtly architectural cabinet designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in the 1950s. ...
Walnut
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy. Signed piece.
Walnut
Torbecchia sideboard by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Ravenna, IT
Furniture designed by Michelucci and manufactured by Poltronova. The cabinet consists of two lower hinged doors, which can be opened by a handle, and two upper hinged doors, which ca...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
Italian Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
Precious cabinet secretaire produced in Italy in the 1950s, The whole cabinet is veneered in mahogany with a fine solid wood carving in the center of the two doors representing two b...
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...
Mahogany
$4,559
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.9 in
1970s "Alveo" sideboard cabinet in briarwood by Willy Rizzo for Mario sabot
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Milano, MI
Iconic sideboard designed in the 760s by Willy Rizzo for Italian manufacturer Mario Sabot. The cabinet with the special burl veneer that gives it special charm and luxury lends itsel...
Wood
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-structure...
Walnut
$7,500
H 56.7 in W 76.78 in D 14.18 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Aluminium Cabinet Multiuse by Poltronova 1965
By Poltronova, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Aachen, NW
This rare Aluminum cabinet from the Multiuse series, which can be also used as a bookcase, was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1965 and was produce...
Aluminum
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Geometric Sideboard in Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, sideboard, walnut, Italy, design 1966 This geometrically convincing sideboard is designed by the Italian designer-architect Silvio Coppola. It is well-st...
Walnut
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi 'Sapporo' Sideboard in Walnut
By Mario Marenco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi, sideboard model 'Sapporo', walnut, Italy, 1970s An extraordinary credenza by the renowned Italian designer and actor Mario Marenco (1933–2019), showca...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Sideboard In Walnut
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis Philippe style sideboard in solid walnut opening with 4 doors and 2 drawers. Good condition and beautiful original patina. Dimensions Height 1m10 Width 1m94 Depth 67cm
Walnut
$2,842Sale Price|20% Off
H 69.3 in W 48.23 in D 19.1 in
Bar Cabinet Veneered Wood Brass Maple, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with swing doors with bar equipment inside, veneered wood, brass details, important decoration on the doors, maple and brass inlays.
Brass
$352,887
H 29.93 in W 51.97 in D 17.33 in
Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930s, the Flora chest of drawers, model 1050, is one of the most poetic expressions of Scandinavian design. This vintage chest of drawers is crafted in warm mahogany with three spacious drawers, each fronted by hand printed botanical plates from Nordens flora by C. A. Lindman. The prints are framed by Frank’s characteristically slender mouldings and the piece stands on delicately turned ball feet that lend it a light, elevated character. The Josef Frank Flora...
Mahogany
Jack Cartwright for Founders Chest of Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low chest of drawers designed by Jack Cartwright in a walnut finish with black accents. Dovetail jointed drawers, warm walnut grain frame, set on solid wood legs. Please confirm loca...
Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 78.35 in D 21.07 in
'Torbecchia' furniture by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1960s-70s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard cabinet with hinged doors and exposed drawers, designed by Michelucci in 1964; walnut veneer wood. Good condition, polishing with signs of wear and tear.
Nutwood
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova ´Torbecchia´ Sideboard
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Michelucci fpr Poltronova, ´Torbecchia´ sideboard, walnut, Italy, 1960s This cabinet with its solid and grand appearance is designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelucci...
Walnut
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H 54.73 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Pair of sideboards by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, Italy 1960
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant walnut sideboards by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, showcasing minimalist design and refined craftsmanship. Identical in size, one features shelves and a hanging space, ...
Wood
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H 39.38 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1950s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Serena chest of drawers entirely realized in walnut wood, with two frontal doors and six drawers (four smaller on the high side and two bigger on the bottom side). Designed by Giova...
Walnut
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H 60.63 in W 65.95 in D 18.51 in
Sideboard 'Torbecchia' by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova Anni 60-70
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard cabinet with hinged doors and exposed drawers, designed by Michelucci in 1964; walnut veneer wood. Good Condition
Walnut
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H 33.27 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in
'Torbecchia' cabinet by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova 1960s-70s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard cabinet with hinged doors and exposed drawers, designed by Michelucci in 1964; walnut veneer wood. Good conditions.
Nutwood
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H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in
Torbecchia Sideboard by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1960s
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare mid century sideboard designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova model 'torbecchia'. this walnut sideboard has two unique folding tops, 2 regular doors and 2 central drawe...
Walnut
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H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Giovanni Michelucci Poltronova Italian Midcentury Walnut Chest of Drawers 1960s
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Walnut chest of drawers from the "Serena CSM 98" series designed by Giovanni Michelucci and manufactured by Poltronova, production Italy 1964. G. Michelucci stamped mark. The chest ...
Nutwood
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H 38.78 in W 50.4 in D 22.84 in
Mobile 'Torbecchia' di Giovanni Michelucci per Poltronova Anni 60-70
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile credenza ad ante battenti e cassetti a vista, progettato da Michelucci nel 1964; legno impiallacciato noce. Buone condizioni originali.
Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 78.55 in D 21.26 in
Mobile 'Torbecchia' di Giovanni Michelucci per Poltronova Anni 60-70 in noce
By Poltronova, Giovanni Michelucci
Located in Milano, IT
Mobile credenza ad ante battenti e cassetti a vista, progettato da Michelucci nel 1964; legno impiallacciato noce. Buone condizioni originali.
Walnut
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H 39.38 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
Giovanni Michelucci Cabinet Serena in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1950s Italy
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Rare dresser Serena entirely realized in walnut wood, with two frontal doors and six drawers (four smaller on the high side and two bigger on the bottom side). Designed by Giovanni ...
Walnut
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H 34.25 in W 78.75 in D 20 in
Giovanni Michelucci ''Torbecchia" Sideboard for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Skokie, IL
Giovanni Michelucci model ''Torbecchia" sideboard for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s Additional Information: Materials: Walnut Condition: Minor surface scratches. Very good vintage original condition. Burnished signature to right side 'G Michelucci'
Brass