{"product_id":"italian-rosewood-storage-chest-or-bench-by-santambrogio-e-de-berti-1960s","title":"Italian Rosewood Storage Chest or Bench by Santambrogio e De Berti, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Italian storage chest or bench from the 1960s by Santambrogio e De Berti, the esteemed Milanese metal atelier known for their collaborations with Gio Ponti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow and elongated, the body is crafted in richly grained rosewood, the surface alive with deep browns and warm undertones that shift subtly with light. The lid sits flush and unadorned, allowing the integrity of the wood to remain uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the front, a continuous band of finely worked embossed copper introduces a counterpoint. Each panel is articulated with geometric and abstract motifs, pressed into the metal with precision. The chest is raised on small, sculpted feet that lift it just enough from the ground, creating a shadow line beneath and reinforcing its horizontal emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior offers generous concealed storage, but it is the exterior that defines its role. At the foot of a bed, it extends the line of the room. Along a wall, it reads almost as a low frieze—wood and metal working in tandem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Milan in the early 1900s, Santambrogio e De Berti rose to prominence between the 1930s and 1970s, becoming a trusted fabricator for Italy’s leading modernist architects. Their practice spanned custom furnishings, staircases, and decorative elements—each marked by precision, structural honesty, and an ability to bring a sense of permanence to everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52058764345655,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/k18CLFZcejgfb1BXlWVgj4zub-60RTgKUHcsUoeqas8.jpg?v=1777561971","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/italian-rosewood-storage-chest-or-bench-by-santambrogio-e-de-berti-1960s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}