Originally designed in 1932, the Zanotta 340 Chichibio Objects/Telephone Stand is a versatile, raised structure perfect for a variety of uses. Crafted from chrome-plated steel and white or black layered plastic laminate, its sleek design can slot into a wide range of interior environments. Iconic in its own right, this nostalgic yet contemporary piece supplements style and character to your home, ideally utilised in a living room or hallway as a pedestal for a plant, phone or small accessories.
Gino Levi Montalcini graduated as an architect in 1925, in the years 1928-1930 with Giuseppe Pagano, he designed some important early examples of the New Architecture, including the Gualino office building in Turin. Active in the MIAR discussion, he contributed interiors, designs and stands to the Monza and Milan Triennials. From 1930 to 1936 he wrote for La Casa Bella and Domus.