Important Design (Day 1) 
9 December 2008
Important Design (Day 1) 
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Cini Boeri

Cubotto

Arflex
Italy, 1968
laminate, lacquered wood, enameled brass 22 h × 20½ w × 20½ d in (56 × 52 × 52 cm)
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $2,400
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This minimalist design won the Compasso d'Oro in 1970. The Cubotto features eight drawers of various sizes, four each to two sides.
literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 277 Il Design Italiano: 1964-1990, Branzi, pg. 83 Arbitare, Jan-Feb 1969, pg. 12

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