Valletto Quadro Storage Unit by Castiglioni for Valenti

320,00 €

A unique vintage piece

A compact expression of 1970s Italian design, the Valletto Quadro combines geometric simplicity, mobile storage and a distinctive sculptural presence.

  • Designed by G. Castiglioni, G. Gaviraghi and A. Lanza for Valenti, Italy
  • Cream plastic cube with open storage compartment and castors
  • Dimensions: 40 × 40 × 48 H cm, including wheels
  • Good vintage condition with light scratches, discoloration and interior marks

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ABOUT THIS PIECE

  • item. Valletto Quadro mobile storage unit
  • designers. G. Castiglioni, G. Gaviraghi, A. Lanza
  • manufacturer. Valenti & C, Milano
  • period. 1970s (attributed)
  • country. Italy
  • style. Italian modernism, Space Age
  • material. molded plastic
  • color. cream
  • dimensions (cm). 40 W × 40 D × 48 H, including castors
  • condition. good vintage condition, with superficial scratches, scattered discoloration and interior stains
  • markings. original molded manufacturer and designer identification
  • reference. 2135

 

DESIGN CONTEXT

The Valletto Quadro, designed by G. Castiglioni, G. Gaviraghi and A. Lanza for Valenti & C, is a distinctive example of Italian plastic furniture from the 1970s. Compact, functional and visually striking, it transforms a simple storage unit into a sculptural object defined by pure geometry.

Its cubic body is made from cream-colored molded plastic, with softly rounded edges and a generous open compartment. Four small castors lift the structure slightly above the floor, allowing it to move easily between different spaces.

The design reflects an important direction in Italian interiors of the period: the use of synthetic materials to create lightweight, versatile furniture with an informal character. Rather than concealing its practical purpose, the Valletto Quadro expresses it through a clear architectural form.

Its proportions make it suitable as a mobile storage unit, bedside table or compact side table. The open compartment can accommodate books, magazines and everyday objects, while the flat upper surface provides additional space for a lamp or decorative accessories.

The original molded marking identifies the model as Valletto Quadro and credits G. Castiglioni, G. Gaviraghi and A. Lanza, alongside the Milanese manufacturer Valenti & C.

With its understated cream finish and strong geometric silhouette, the Valletto Quadro is an appealing piece of collectible Italian design, equally at home in a 1970s-inspired interior or a contemporary setting.

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