Quattro Gatti Tables Mario Bellini Brown 1960s

• item. nesting tables
• designer. mario bellini
• manufacturer. b and b italia
• model. quattro gatti
• period. 1960s
• country. italy
• style. italian modernist
• materials. injection moulded resin
• color. brown
• dimensions. 50 x 50 x 92 h cm
• condition. good vintage condition. superficial scratches and scattered marks visible.
• notes. modular stackable system composed of four elements
• reference. 1983

DESIGN CONTEXT

The quattro gatti tables designed by Mario Bellini in the late 1960s represent a defining moment in the evolution of modular furniture. Produced by B and B Italia, this system transforms industrial plastic into a precise and flexible domestic structure.

Each element is made of injection moulded resin, with a compact cubic volume softened by rounded edges. The design allows perfect nesting: four independent units that can be stacked into a vertical block or used separately as side tables, stools, or low storage elements.

The strength of the quattro gatti tables lies in their clarity. There is no excess, only proportion and function. This approach places them within italian modernist furniture, while still reflecting the experimental spirit of late 1960s design.

The deep brown finish enhances their architectural presence, making them suitable for both minimal interiors and more layered environments. Whether used as a compact bedside system or distributed across a room, they offer flexibility without visual noise.

A key piece for collectors of Mario Bellini and early modular systems, closely related to other explorations in modular nesting tables and stackable furniture.

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