Monumental Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit in Oak with Diamond Shaped Colored Panels (560cm/220in)
$39,500 Large wall unit/shelve unit, oak, lacquer, Italy, 1950s It is rare to encounter a piece as striking and monumental as this Italian wall unit from the 1950s.
Crafted in solid oak, the structure is composed of a large grid of open compartments, creating a beautiful rhythm of lines and proportions. Within this grid, a series of diamond-shaped oak panels and colored panels in red, blue and black introduce a dynamic visual composition, turning the cabinet into an almost sculptural wall piece. Many of the oak elements are sculpted and chiseled by hand, giving the surfaces depth and texture while highlighting the remarkable craftsmanship behind the design. The interplay between the warm oak, the geometric reliefs and the colored accents gives the piece a powerful graphical character typical of the bold experimentation found in 1950s Italian design.