Rattan and Bent Bamboo Magazine Rack with Arch Decoration. Italian Work.

This magazine rack features a curved bamboo structure forming two overlapping basket handles that define the compartments. The walls are perforated with a series of elongated looped rattan arches, creating an elegant repeated pattern on the front, while rattan core bindings cover the joints. The slightly flared base ensures a stable support for the whole piece. This flexible and graphic work of bent rattan is characteristic of Italian production from the 1960s, in the tradition of Bonacina and the workshops of the peninsula that elevated wickerwork to the status of design, with these free loops typical of the Mediterranean taste of the time. Condition report: Generally good condition. Bamboo and rattan are healthy with a warm honey patina, bindings in place, stable structure. A practical and decorative accessory at the foot of a sofa or reading chair.