Bakelite Wall Cabinet Carrara and Matta in Vibrant Red

• item. wall cabinet
• maker. carrara & matta
• model. frejus
• period. 1970s
• country. Italy
• material. bakelite
• color. red
• dimensions (cm). 34.5 x 44.5 x 18
• condition. excellent vintage conditions, minimal traces of wear(light spots and marks). a more visible sign of wear on one of the inner shelves.
• art. # 1874

This red bakelite wall cabinet was made in the 1970s by Carrara and Matta, leaders in Italian plastic design. The “Frejus” model shows their love for clear shapes and bright color. It captures the playful Space Age style of that decade, when design became modern, light, and fun.

The cabinet is made of glossy red bakelite. It has a simple rectangular body, a hinged door, and inner shelves with clear trays. It offers space for toiletries, cosmetics, or small items while staying compact and easy to place. The vivid red finish adds warmth and charm to any setting — bathroom, hallway, or studio.

It pairs well with the red bakelite “America” mirror. Together they create a bright vintage duo that shows the best of 1970s Italian design — colorful, useful, and full of life.