Ferdinando Meccani
Sideboard "Plato", 1969.
Carved wood.
Measurements: 181,5 x 210 x 60 cm.
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FERDINANDO MECCANI ( Italy, 1937 - 2018 )
Sideboard "Plato", 1969.
Carved wood.
Measurements: 181,5 x 210 x 60 cm.
The Plato sideboard, designed by Ferdinando Meccani in 1969, constitutes one of the most unique and sophisticated expressions of avant-garde Italian design. Conceived as a modular system, Plato stands out for the purity of its geometric forms and for a rigorous construction that transforms everyday functionality into an aesthetic experience. The piece perfectly embodies Meccani's creative philosophy: to integrate domestic utility with the formal abstraction of contemporary art.
Within his production, the Platone collection occupies a particularly relevant place. Developed at a time of intense experimentation in Italian design, the series reflects Meccani's interest in modular compositions and in the possibility of turning furniture into a sculptural element capable of defining the character of an interior. It brings together the ideals of late modernism and the most radical searches of Italian design of the time, giving rise to pieces of great personality and artistic value.
Born in Cascina, Pisa, in 1937, Ferdinando Meccani developed a solid artistic training at the Art Institutes of Cascina and Florence, specializing in decoration and artistic pedagogy. Throughout his career he stood out for his extraordinary design skills and a special sensitivity to materials and proportions. His production ranged from furniture design to interior design projects and exhibition spaces, always characterized by an elegant, essential and carefully balanced formal language.
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