Black Fibreglass Side Table “Fioriera” by B&B Italia

Italy 1966.

Produced in Italy in 1966 from the manufacturer B&B Italia, this black round side table – named “Fioriera” is used as a flower table. This plant holder has a unique design which reflects the early years of the 70s. The “Fioriera” has space for 4 plants in different sizes. It is made of shiny fibreglass which gives it a very cool touch. This remarkable plant holder is equipped with castors, allowing you to effortlessly move it around your space, making redecorating and rearranging a breeze.
An amazing innovative creation which is a testament to modern design, offering a stunning centerpiece for your living space that effortlessly combines aesthetics with practicality.
Marked: Manufacturer’s sticker.
Documented in: Mastropietro/Gorla (Ed.) Un’ industria per il design, Milan 1999, p. 108.

B&B ITALIA, founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, has won four Compasso d’oro (Golden Compasses), the most prestigious Italian Design award. In 1979 Le Bambole Mario Bellini, 1984 Sisamo Studio Kairos, 1987 Sity Antonio Citterio, and in 1989 B&B Italia became the first company to be recognized with a Compasso d’oro directly awarded to a design manufacturing company. Since 1966 there have been over 1,000 B&B Italia designs (including prototypes).
(Source Wikipedia)

Designer: Paolo Caliari

Manufacturer: B&B Italia

Materials and Techniques: fibreglass

Place of Origin: Italy

Date of Manufacture: 1970s

Period: 1970-1979

Height: 36 cm, Diameter: 104 cm

Condition: Good, consistent with age and use. Some signs of wear.

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