Quattro Gatti side tables (set), Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, Fiberlite, modular stackable, Mid-Century Design

The “Quattro Gatti” are among the most exciting early works by Mario Bellini, before he became internationally famous through Cassina, Olivetti and Vitra.
Produced by C&B Italia (later B&B Italia), these tables demonstrate Bellini's experimental approach to new materials: Fiberlite, a glass fiber reinforced plastic that was considered an innovative lightweight material in the 1960s.

The set consists of four modular elements, which
– individually as side tables,
– side by side as a lowboard,
– or stacked as a sculptural unit
can be used.

The characteristic rounded edges, the monolithic shape and the stackable construction make the “Quattro Gatti” an iconic example of Italian design history.

The underside bears the original embossing:
C&B SpA Meda Italia – Mod. 4 GATTI – in Fiberlite – Designer arch. M. Bellini – Pat. N 7607 B/67 – 7608 B/67.
Condition
Very good vintage condition, minor signs of age
Wood surface maintained

White / Off-White (original color)
Fiberlite – glass fiber reinforced plastic, lightweight, stable, iconic for Italian design of the 1960s.