Medicine cabinet Spluga, mint green black bakelite, CM Torino, Italy, 1960s.
1 500 PLN
unique
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The Spluga medicine cabinet is an Italian design from the 1960s, produced by CM Torino. Its modernist character is emphasized by clean, geometric lines and a minimalist silhouette. The body and doors are made of bakelite—a material that, in the mid-20th century, stood for innovation and a willingness to experiment in design. The dominant cool pastel mint green of the doors contrasts with the deep black body, creating a pronounced yet balanced color composition. The integrated, oval-shaped vertical handles are molded directly into the bakelite, while gently rounded edges enhance the cabinet’s soft profile. The interior features practical compartments for organized storage of small items. The construction appears seamless, with no visible fittings or hardware, which is consistent with the modernist pursuit of pure form. The condition is very good—the surface is even, with no cracks, chips, or discolorations, showing only minor traces of use characteristic of well-preserved vintage pieces.The Spluga cabinet stands as a quiet testament to Italian modernism of the 1960s—an era where function and restraint met technological optimism and a keen sensitivity to color. The smooth, semi-matte surface subtly reflects light, while the mint green evokes the spirit of contemporary laboratories and domestic apothecaries from a time when bakelite was seen as the material of the future. This piece seems to whisper of new order: of morning rituals, of
DIMENSION
Height36 cm
Width52.5 cm
Length17 cm
Dimension details
Length17 cm
Height36 cm
Width52.5 cm
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