Chest of Drawers in White by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s

White commode with four drawers on a square base, designed by Matteo Thun. The front panels feature an openwork pattern of small diamond shapes, which are echoed in the black handles. A faceted glass panel is embedded in the top, adding a refined touch to the minimalist design. Matteo Thun, born in 1952 in Bolzano, Italy, is a renowned architect and designer from the distinguished Thun family. After studying at the Salzburg Academy and earning his architecture degree from the University of Florence in 1975, he co-founded the influential Memphis Group in Milan. Later, he established his own studio, served as Art Director for Swatch, and eventually founded Matteo Thun & Partners, an internationally recognized architecture and design firm.