Guido Faleschini Astro Marble and Leather Sideboard for i4 Mariani, 1979

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Overview
Important “ASTRO” sideboard designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, produced in the 1979, one of the most sophisticated expressions of Italian radical-luxury design of the period.

Description
The Astro series represents one of Guido Faleschini’s most iconic projects, celebrated for its ability to combine architectural rigor, unconventional materials, and technological details within an extremely elegant and recognizable language.
In this version, the sideboard acquires an even rarer and more refined character thanks to the use of green cloth entirely covering the external structure, a highly unusual material choice that transforms the piece into both a tactile and visual object.
The intense green surface creates a striking contrast with the large smoked glass doors and the polished chromed steel profiles, generating a sophisticated balance between material softness and geometric precision.

Design & Function
The smoked glass doors, elegantly reflective and almost mirrored, visually lighten the monolithic volume of the piece and give the composition a strongly architectural aesthetic, recalling the most sophisticated executive interiors of the 1970s between Milan, New York, and London.
The interior, also finished in green tones with glass shelves, reveals an extremely high construction quality and remarkable attention to detail and chromatic coherence.
The sequence of six drawers on the left side, upholstered in taupe suede leather, contributes to the refined interplay of textures and tones characteristic of Guido Faleschini’s research and the most important i4 Mariani productions of the period.

Materials & Aesthetic
The upper top in veined red marble adds further visual depth and preciousness to the composition, introducing an almost sculptural dimension that dialogues beautifully with the modernist clarity of the structure.
What makes this sideboard particularly interesting is the dialogue between apparently opposite materials: the warm softness of the cloth contrasts with the technical coldness of chromed steel and the dark depth of smoked glass, while the red marble introduces a strong organic and decorative presence.
The result is a highly scenographic yet rigorous piece, still appearing remarkably contemporary today.

Technical Details
Product: Astro Sideboard by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1970s
Designer: Guido Faleschini
Manufacturer: i4 Mariani
Period: 1979
Materials: Green cloth upholstery; smoked glass; chromed steel; red marble; taupe suede leather; glass shelves
Dimensions: Length: 200cm | Depth: 45cm | Height: 84cm
Condition: Please note that this item is in good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Functionality: Sideboard with smoked glass storage compartments, internal glass shelves, and six drawers

Collectibility
A highly sophisticated and decorative example of Italian radical-luxury design, representative of Guido Faleschini’s most iconic research and of the refined material experimentation characteristic of i4 Mariani productions during the 1970s.

Designer & Manufacturer
Guido Faleschini was one of the key figures of Italian design during the 1970s, known for combining architectural rigor, luxurious materials, and advanced technological details into a highly recognizable design language.
i4 Mariani became internationally recognised for its sophisticated executive furniture and its refined use of leather, metal, glass, and architectural forms, creating some of the most distinctive Italian luxury interiors of the late 20th century.

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Creator	Guido Faleschini
Manufacturer	I4 Mariani
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Regency
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	BAD-2553796
Materials	Smoked Glass, Marble, Suede
Color	Black, brown, forest green, orange, red
Width	200 cm 200 cm
Depth	45 cm 45 cm
Height	84 cm 84 cm
Weight Range	Very Heavy — Over 150kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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