Pellicano Sideboard by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960

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The “Pellicano” sideboard, designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti around 1960, is a refined example of mid-20th-century Italian design, in … Read more The “Pellicano” sideboard, designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti around 1960, is a refined example of mid-20th-century Italian design, in which rigorous planning and high-quality craftsmanship achieve a balance of great elegance.

Made of rosewood veneer, the surface highlights deep, warm grain patterns used as a natural decorative element. The structure alternates hinged doors, drawers, open compartments, and an upper display cabinet, offering a complete and functional storage solution conceived for the bourgeois living interiors of the 1960s.
Metal details—shaped handles, exposed hinges, and small chromed metal elements—introduce a subtle material contrast and emphasize the precision of the construction.

The formal language is restrained yet sophisticated: clean lines, carefully studied proportions, and a composition that lends dynamism to the overall design, making the piece both functional and sculptural. The Pellicano sideboard fully represents Introini’s exploration of storage furniture as an architectural element of modern living. Today it is considered an iconic piece of 1960s Italian design, valued by collectors and galleries for the high quality of its materials, the complexity of its design, and its timeless elegance. This piece has an attribution mark,
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