Refined storage box in brass and plexiglass, designed by Renato Meneghetti for DDD Design in the 1970s.
The circular form is enhanced by a central plexiglass band that creates an elegant contrast with the warm sheen of the brass, while the domed lid, topped by a sphere with a central plexiglass detail, gives the object a sculptural and distinctive character.
The artist’s engraved signature on the plexiglass band attests to the authenticity and quality of the piece, further completed by the original “DDD Design” label on the base.
Perfect as a container for small objects or as a decorative tabletop element, this creation combines the purity of geometric forms with the elegance of materials, representing a significant example of Italian design from the 1970s.
Product Name: Brass and Plexiglass Storage Box by Renato Meneghetti for DDD Design
Designer: Renato Meneghetti
Year of Design: 1970s
Style: Italian Modernism, sculptural decorative design
Main Materials: Polished brass, plexiglass
Distinctive Design: Circular structure with central plexiglass band and brass base and lid; domed lid topped by a sphere with central plexiglass detail; artist’s engraved signature on the plexiglass band
Dimensions: Height 21 cm | Circumference 23.5 cm
Typical Use: Small object container, decorative tabletop or sideboard element
Design Icon: Representative example of Italian 1970s production in brass and glass, signed by one of the protagonists of artistic design of the period
Versatility: Suitable for modern, vintage or eclectic interiors; perfect for collectors of 20th-century Italian design
Current Condition of the Design: Original period piece, in good condition with natural brass patina; original “DDD Design” label on the base
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of time may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We invite you to consider these characteristics before purchase.
Renato Meneghetti, born in Rosà (Vicenza) in 1947, is a multifaceted and conceptual artist active internationally, known for a visual language that combines painting, installation and technological experimentation.
Self-taught in painting, he also trained in the fields of architecture and design under the guidance of Carlo Scarpa in Venice, developing a creative approach that spans different genres and techniques. His most recognizable hallmark is the use of radiographic plates superimposed on painted works or on transparent supports such as plexiglass, a practice that reveals a hidden dimension of the image and invites the viewer to look beyond the surface, transforming the body, memory and the artwork itself into a field of poetic and conceptual investigation.
This research, defined by many as a “radiography of the soul,” is manifested in iconic installations such as the one presented at the 54th Venice Biennale (2011), where the radiographic reinterpretation of Andrea Mantegna’s “Lamentation over the Dead Christ” gave rise to a monumental and immersive work. Recurring themes in his work are the anti-playful and the anti-sensual: his works do not seek to seduce with immediacy, but to involve the viewer in a deeper, almost destabilizing experience that requires attention and introspection. Leading critics and artists, including Lucio Fontana, Gillo Dorfles, Pierre Restany, Achille Bonito Oliva and Vittorio Sgarbi, have written about him, recognizing his innovative strength and his ability to redefine the concept of vision. His works are held in public and private collections and are exhibited in international galleries and fairs.
Through his work, Meneghetti confirms himself as a central figure in contemporary Italian art, capable of combining technical refinement with a profound reflection on the gaze and on the very essence of the image.