Nine-Compartment Wall-Mounted Storage Unit
Attributed to Acerbis
Italy, Circa 1970
A vintage wall-mounted storage unit in ebonized wood and brushed metal, attributed to the Italian manufacturer Acerbis and produced circa 1970. Based near Bergamo, Acerbis established itself in the 1970s among the most innovative Italian furniture producers, renowned in particular for its rigorously drafted storage systems created in collaboration with leading designers. Architectural in its composition, this wall unit brings together nine compartments arranged in three columns across three tiers. Drawers and drop-front doors integrate into a flawless geometric alignment without any visible handles, enhancing the purity of the design. The rectangular brushed metal front panels stand out against the ebonized wood structure. Their satin sheen contrasts with the dark recesses, creating an interplay of solids, voids, and depth that endows the piece with a truly sculptural presence. Spanning more than two metres in length, it offers generous storage while dressing a wall like a graphic work of art. Ideally suited to a living room, study, or entrance gallery, it will captivate connoisseurs of 1970s Italian design. The rectangular brushed metal façades stand out against the ebonized wood. Their satin reflections contrast with the dark recesses of the structure, creating a dynamic interplay of mass, void, and depth. The absence of visible handles underscores the understated elegance of the design. Through its generous scale and the rhythmic balance of its volumes, this piece asserts a powerful sculptural presence. The pairing of dark wood and metallic surfaces confers an aesthetic emblematic of the 1970s.
3 500 €
- Artist / Maker
- Attributed to Acerbis
- Circa
- 1970
- Origin
- Italy
Dimensions
- Height : 52.4 in(133 cm)
- Width : 89.8 in(228 cm)
- Depth : 16.9 in(43 cm)
Technique / Materials
- Ebonized wood and brushed metal sheet cladding
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