Giovanni Michelucci walnut chest for Poltronova, 1955

Giovanni Michelucci walnut chest for Poltronova

The Serena chest of drawers was designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1955. Made in walnut wood, it features six drawers — four smaller above and two larger below. Signed on the side, it is a rare and collectible piece of Italian modern design, merging functionality with sculptural clarity.

Architectural modernism
With clean proportions, minimalist pulls and solid walnut construction, the Serena reflects Michelucci’s rationalist design language. Functional yet refined, its six-drawer layout emphasises practicality while the form embodies the clarity and durability of post-war Italian modernism.

Giovanni Michelucci
Born in Pistoia in 1891, Giovanni Michelucci became one of Italy’s leading 20th-century architects. Known for works such as Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station, he also collaborated with Poltronova, bringing architectural precision into furniture. The Serena chest remains one of his most sought-after designs.

Details & Dimensions
Designer: Giovanni Michelucci
Manufacturer: Poltronova
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1955
In style: Mid-Century Modern, Italian Modernism
Materials & Techniques: Walnut wood
Condition: Excellent condition, wear consistent with age and use

Dimensions:
Height: 100 cm
Width: 128 cm
Depth: 60 cm

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