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Bench from the Torbecchia series, designed by brutalist architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1964. Solid walnut structure with beautiful edge detail similar to Charlotte Perriand tables. This architectural piece will enlighten your interior through its solid and grand presence. Marked with Giovanni Michelucci signature on the seat edge. References: Domus, n. 426, May 1965 G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l’arredamento domestico, Allemandi, 2003. Giovanni Michelucci (1891–1990) was an influential Italian architect and urban planner, renowned for his innovative and humanistic approach to design. His work spanned several decades, reflecting the social and cultural changes of 20th-century Italy. Michelucci is best known for designing the modernist Church of the Autostrada del Sole near Florence, a symbol of spiritual and architectural innovation. His projects emphasized the integration of architecture with its environment and the needs of the community. As an educator and thinker, Michelucci left a lasting legacy, shaping the future of Italian architecture and urban development.
