Iconic Sheraton sideboard, designed in 1977 by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, one of the highest examples of architectural storage design in late 20th-century Italian design, awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1979.
The Sheraton stands out as a pure, severe and monumental horizontal volume, defined by a deep, mirror-like black lacquer that absorbs and reflects light with a dramatic yet controlled presence.
The long upper top, thin and perfectly calibrated, appears suspended above the body of the cabinet, generating a visual tension between apparent lightness and structural solidity, recalling a distinctly architectural language.
The internal organization reveals the full precision of Stoppino’s design: wide lateral doors concealing generous storage compartments with glass shelves, flanked by a central block of drawers arranged with millimetric rigor, each enhanced by the discreet Acerbis logo as the only graphic sign.
Every element is designed to disappear within the overall composition, allowing proportion, alignment and rhythm to define the identity of the piece.
Opening systems, hinges and runners are completely integrated and invisible, confirming the exceptionally high industrial and qualitative level that has made the Sheraton one of the longest-standing and most celebrated models in the Acerbis catalog.
The Sheraton sideboard is not merely a storage cabinet, but an award-winning architectural object conceived to endure over time both aesthetically and conceptually.
Its presence is authoritative and silent, capable of defining a space without ever appearing decorative or redundant.
An iconic, museum-worthy and highly collectible piece that definitively embodies the rational, cultivated and radical vision of Italian design recognized by the highest international award.
Product Name: Sheraton Sideboard by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, 1977
Designer: Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis
Year of Design: 1977
Style: Radical and rational Italian design of the late 20th century; storage piece conceived with a pure architectural language
Main Materials: Wooden structure with glossy, mirror-like black lacquer; internal glass shelves; fully integrated hardware and opening systems
Distinctive Design: Pure, severe and monumental horizontal volume defined by a deep black lacquer that absorbs and reflects light with controlled theatrical presence. The thin, calibrated upper top appears suspended above the body, creating tension between visual lightness and structural solidity. Internally, wide lateral doors with glass shelves are paired with a central block of drawers arranged with millimetric precision, each marked by the discreet Acerbis logo. Opening systems, hinges and runners are fully invisible, contributing to the overall formal purity.
Dimensions: Length: 280cm | Depth: 49cm | Height: 70cm
Comfort: Generous storage capacity; rational and functional internal organization; smooth access ensured by high-quality integrated systems
Typical Use: Storage sideboard for living or dining areas; architectural focal element in modernist or minimalist interiors; collectible piece in museum-level or 20th-century Italian design settings
Design Icon: Awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979, it represents one of the most enduring and celebrated models in the Acerbis catalog. An architectural object that definitively embodies the cultivated and radical vision of internationally recognized Italian design.
Versatility: Authoritative and silent presence capable of defining space without becoming decorative; ideal in contemporary, minimalist contexts or in collections dedicated to major Italian design
Current Condition: Excellent overall condition; any minor signs of age consistent with time do not affect structure or aesthetic quality
Additional Notes: Please note that this object is in excellent vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present, which do not affect its functionality. We kindly invite you to consider these characteristics before purchasing.
Acerbis is a historic Italian furniture company founded in 1870 in Serina, in the province of Bergamo, originally as an artisanal cabinetmaking workshop. Over the course of the twentieth century, it established itself as one of the most advanced brands in Italian design, especially from the 1960s and 1970s onward, when it began key collaborations with designers such as Giotto Stoppino, Vico Magistretti, Nanda Vigo, and Lodovico Acerbis. The company is distinguished by a strongly experimental vision, capable of combining industrial innovation, formal research, and the highest construction quality, developing modular systems and iconic furnishings that have shaped the debate on contemporary design. Acerbis is today recognized as one of the key brands of Italian modernariato, a symbol of cultured, rigorous, and timeless design.
Giotto Stoppino was one of the most significant protagonists of Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century. Born in Vigevano in 1926 and trained as an architect at the Politecnico di Milano, he developed a rigorous design research deeply connected to the themes of industrialization, function, and modularity. Active mainly between the 1960s and 1970s, Stoppino collaborated with some of the most important Italian companies, including Acerbis, Kartell, Cassina, and Bernini, contributing decisively to the definition of a modern, essential, and intelligent design language. His projects are distinguished by formal clarity, attention to the real use of objects, and a systemic vision of domestic space, in which furniture and architecture constantly interact. Today regarded as a key figure of Italian radical and rational design, Giotto Stoppino has left a lasting legacy in the international design landscape