Alanda" chest of drawers by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia

About the Item

Discover a work of art of design-the rare chest of drawers from the "Alanda" line by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. This unique chest of drawers features a unique postmodern design, with 4 spacious drawers and 2 slimmer ones on top, supported by elegant twin feet similar to those of the sofas and beds in the same series. Made with white laminate on a wooden base and black steel details, this is a true work of art for design lovers. This chest of drawers is currently a unique piece on the market, testifying to its extreme rarity and collectible value, attributable to its high cost at the time of its production. In very good condition, showing only slight signs of time, as evidenced in the photographs. To complete your set, nightstands and a double bed from the same series are also available upon request. Make your space unique with this extraordinary Alanda chest of drawers. Product Name: "Alanda" chest of drawers by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia Designer: Paolo Piva Year of Design: 1970 Style: Postmodern Main Materials: White laminate, wood, black steel Distinctive Design: The "Alanda" chest of drawers features a unique postmodern design with a sleek shape and elegant twin feet. This design piece is an icon of its time. Typical Dimensions: 170x60x68 cm Comfort: The "Alanda" chest of drawers is a design element designed for storage, offering ample and functional storage space. Typical Use: This chest of drawers is perfect for organizing your items in style in a variety of settings, from the living room to the bedroom. Design Icon: The "Alanda" chest of drawers is considered an icon of postmodern design and is a major achievement of Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Versatility: Its versatility is reflected in its adaptability to different areas of the home, offering a touch of elegance wherever it is placed. Current State of Design: This chest of drawers is a unique piece on the market, demonstrating its extreme rarity and collector's value. It is in very good condition, with only slight signs of time. Additional Notes: As you complete your set, you can also request nightstands and a double bed from the same series to create a coherent and charming room design. Paolo Piva (1933 - 2017) was a renowned Italian designer and architect known for his influential creations in the fields of industrial design and architecture. Here is some key information about his career and his contribution to the design world: Career Start: Paolo Piva was born in Adria, Italy, and studied architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. His career in design began in the 1960s and 1970s. Iconic Design: Paolo Piva has become famous for his creations in furniture design, particularly for his work with the furniture company B&B Italia. One of his most iconic designs is the chest of drawers "Alanda," which has become a symbol of postmodern design. Distinctive Style: Paolo Piva's design was characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and a strong sense of minimalist aesthetics. This style helped define contemporary Italian design. Successful Collaborations: In addition to his collaboration with B&B Italia, Piva has worked with a number of other prestigious furniture and design companies, helping to create a number of furniture pieces that have become true design classics. Enduring Influence: Paolo Piva's works continue to influence contemporary design. His approach to balancing aesthetics and functionality has made his pieces highly desirable to design lovers and collectors alike. Architecture: In addition to furniture design, Paolo Piva has also worked in the field of architecture, creating residential and commercial projects around the world. Prestige and Awards: Paolo Piva has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career, attesting to his prominence in the world of design. Paolo Piva was a key figure in the Italian design scene, and his work continues to inspire new generations of designers and design lovers. His legacy in the design world is rich in innovation and style, and his creations remain coveted pieces of internationally recognized design. B&B Italia, which stands for "B&B Italia S.p.A.," is a renowned Italian manufacturer of high-quality designer furniture and furnishings. Founded in 1966, the company has earned a solid reputation in the world of design and furniture thanks to a number of distinctive elements: History and Foundation: B&B Italia was founded by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli in Novedrate, a town located in the Italian region of Lombardy. The company was founded with the aim of producing high-quality designer furniture for the international market. Collaborations with Designers of Fame: B&B Italia is known for its collaborations with some of the world's most famous designers. Over the years, the company has worked with such talents as Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Marcel Wanders, and many others. These partnerships with top designers have resulted in a wide range of iconic furniture. Innovation and Research: B&B Italia has always placed a strong emphasis on innovation and research in furniture design. The company has developed advanced materials and technologies to produce functional furniture pieces with contemporary design. Quality and Craftsmanship: B&B Italia's production of furniture is characterized by extraordinary attention to detail and high quality craftsmanship. Each piece is made with premium materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. Diversified Portfolio: B&B Italia offers a wide range of products, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, furniture systems, and more. This diversification allows customers to furnish a variety of environments in an elegant way. Global Presence: B&B Italia has a strong international presence with showrooms and retailers around the world, allowing them to serve a global clientele. Acknowledgements and Awards: Over the years, B&B Italia has received numerous awards and recognition for excellence in furniture design and production. These awards attest to the company's prestigious position in the industry. B&B Italia is a benchmark for Italian and international design and continues to play a leading role in the furniture design industry. His design pieces are admired worldwide and often become true icons in the interior design industry.

Creator:

Paolo Piva (Designer),B&B Italia (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Laminate,Steel,Wood

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Conversano, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8395236639212

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In 1966, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli cofounded C&B Italia, a modern Italian furniture manufacturer, with Cesare Cassina in northern Milan. From the outset, Busnelli and Cassina set about recruiting the most talented modernists in Italy to conceive of creative furnishings manufactured in modern ways. In the early 1970s, the company split, with Cassina founding his own eponymous firm and Busnelli taking leadership of what became B&B Italia.

For decades, Busnelli cultivated relationships with the world’s best design talent, resulting in furniture pieces that remain iconic today — be they Gaetano Pesce’s outwardly curvaceous Up seating (made for C&B, reintroduced by B&B) or tables from industrial designer Paolo Piva, each more sophisticated than the next in their geometrically complex steel-tube bases. B&B Italia earned four prestigious Compasso d’Oro design awards: in 1979 for Mario Bellini’s Le Bambole, in 1984 for the Sisamo wardrobe system by Studio Kairos, in 1987 for Antonio Citterio’s modular Sity sofa and, in 1989, the first award given to a manufacturing company itself.

Other notable names who designed for B&B Italia over the course of its 54-year history include Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass and Vincent Van Duysen, to name a very few. And while these names bring star power to the B&B brand, in many cases, it was B&B Italia who helped usher in their celebrity, fostering a wave of design talent on the world stage.

The company’s forward-thinking vision manifested in its own headquarters, too: In 1972, B&B Italia tapped architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers to design a steel-framed, postmodern-style home for the brand, whose crisscrossing metal exoskeleton is reminiscent of the pair’s Centre Pompidou in Paris, which was built at roughly the same time. Now, B&B Italia manages a contract division and outdoor section as well as its residential arm, and it also controls production for Maxalto, a brand spun out with furniture designs by Antonio Citterio.

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