Matteo from Baleri Italia

Matteo is a modular storage unit made of 100% recyclable steel sheet. Individual modules can be stacked or connected side by side using dedicated joints, allowing flexible configurations for storage or space division. Available in a range of colours and, upon request, with castors, it can also be used as a side table.

Matteo is a highly functional modular storage unit designed to bring a sense of ease and quiet joy into everyday use. Although made entirely from bent sheet metal, its soft geometry and rounded edges allow light to flow across the surface, giving Matteo a calm character. Geometric perforations and a continuous side slit introduce a technical layer to the form, subtly revealing the interior while maintaining visual lightness.

Matteo is conceived as a flexible system — combinable and easy to reconfigure. Its proportions support multiple arrangements, encouraging modular compositions and color variations. The project is inspired by 1980s designs created for Baleri Italia, where functional clarity and a sense of optimism were combined with soft, approachable forms.