Image source: Poliform — Aiko Sideboard
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Aiko Sideboard
Poliform sideboard system on a footed base with glass or wood doors, by Jean-Marie Massaud, 2022
1507 × 1390 × 500 mm
2022
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Aiko is a Poliform sideboard system born from an intuition of Jean-Marie Massaud. The sideboards are suspended on a base with feet and closed by doors with shaped profiles, in wood or in laminated glass with a linen-effect interior.
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Construction
Veneered aluminium profiles and veneered MDF form the structure, with a veneered MDF top, glass shelves and a painted aluminium base. Drawers are veneered MDF with leather fronts.
Specifications
- Drawing (three-door tall front): 1507, 500 and 1390 mm (axes not labelled on the drawing)
- Largest printed front on the drawings: 2410 mm
- Foot heights listed: 240 and 360 mm
- Top: veneered MDF or marble
Story
Jean-Marie Massaud, 2022 – 2024
The technical details credit Aiko to Jean-Marie Massaud, 2022 – 2024. The page calls it a system born from his intuition and a compendium of corporate knowledge, inspired by ancient beliefs.
Hidden mechanisms
The page highlights shelves that appear suspended and specially developed hinges and mechanisms that remain invisible, the flap included. It also lists the finishes in wood, glass and lacquer.
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