Tesaurus

Maxalto's history of excellence continues with Tesaurus, a collection of refined storage units designed by Antonio Citterio. The shape underlines the high quality of the craftsmanship, starting with the curved wooden doors that open to reveal slightly protruding shelves and a continuous profile that follows the volumes. Tesaurus is available in three heights and widths c/w two or four doors, drawers or flap doors. The base is a die-cast aluminium structure borrowed from the Caratos chair design, while the tops come in black Marquinia, white Calacatta or Emperador marble. The interiors are made of refined maple frisé. The craftsmanship is expressed in the luxurious parchment or wood finishes. The oak or Chilean Tineo veneer is laid in a staggered checker motif with crossed wood grain. Parchment covering is a long and meticulous process and needs to be laid by specialised craftsmen trained to respect the natural material’s characteristics. Over time the parchment surface matures so that, like a good wine, it will be transformed and acquire new sophisticated hues. Thanks to the complex hand-crafted processes inherent in the manufacturing processes, the value of Tesaurus is immediately obvious. Each piece in this collection becomes a unique object difficult to imitate and authentically exclusive.