Jordi Vilanova Buffet

JORDI VILANOVA i BOSCH (Barcelona, 1925-1998).
Buffet.
Wood. Handles and metal plates.
Measurements: 73 x 42,5 x 200 cm.

Exceptional buffet designed by Jordi Vilanova i Bosch, a piece that masterfully synthesizes the formal sobriety and constructive excellence of mid-20th century Catalan design. Its refined architecture and balanced proportions make it a piece of furniture of great presence and silent sophistication. The carefully designed interior incorporates velvet-lined drawers for the organization of crockery and cutlery, a distinctive detail that underlines its exclusive character and its high-level functional vocation. The metal handles and legs reinforce its contemporary character and allow this cabinet to dialogue with contemporary interiors, while retaining an unmistakable vintage appeal. It is a rare piece that stands out for both its design and visual presence.

Vilanova is renowned for his mastery of woodworking and his contemporary reinterpretation of Mediterranean tradition. He trained in the Busquets workshop, later collaborating with Lluís Gili. He was awarded the Delta de Plata Prize (ADI/FAD, 1964) for the Delta stool. His work is represented in the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, and among his most renowned designs are the Tiracord and Billar chairs, as well as the Tartera and Petit rocking chairs.