The renowned Milanese designer Rodolfo Dordoni makes his debut for Punt with
two sideboards: Lucca and Firenze. “The Toscana Collection is the fruit of research
into where sideboards are placed in modern homes,” he begins. We started thinking
about the complex nature of living spaces and, at some point, it dawned on
us, together with the company, that we had two completely different products that
could be adapted to the different market needs. In terms of materials, we sought
to mix and match wood, which is in the brand’s DNA; walnut in Lucca and oak in
Firenze, combined with the sophisticated touch of high-gloss lacquered colours”.
Lucca is a rectilinear sideboard designed to turn heads in the middle of the room
or up against walls. It has a glass shelf and light on the inside, as well as an LED
strip light that runs along its back surface. There is a chrome-plated metal detail
in the lower part of the legs. “The desire to deconstruct the volumes is achieved
through the contrast of finishes, different thicknesses and directions of the veneers.
The glossy modules look as though they are embraced and supported by
the robust and solid wood perimeter. The hinged door characterises the front of
the unit, while its upper part becomes a stage to show off objects on”, explains
Dordoni.
Firenze is inspired by a new concept of spatial design with its unusual obtuse angle
shape that projects the unit into the space. The fixed position of classic storage
furniture placed against walls is a thing of the past. “The design strives to underplay
the storage volume and to hint at new ways the newly created free space
could be used. The overall lightness is accentuated by the glass sides displaying
its contents”. Its cover is handmade from oak veneers that are joined at the corner
and a light on the inside is turned on when doors are opened, and it even has a
motion sensor.
