Bologna Design Gallery Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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'Phonoschrank' Cabinet by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Padua
By Bieffeplast, Matteo Thun
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and iconic piece of furniture designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast.
Materials: grey painted metal
Matteo Thun is an Italian archit...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Settimanale Chest of drawers / Tallboy by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, 1985
By Bieffeplast, Matteo Thun
Located in Argelato, BO
This tallboy chest designed for the Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast is a very good example of Thun’s aesthetic. Minimal, the design relies on a logical composition of draws each pun...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
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