Molteni - Aldo Rossi - Secrétaire - Secretarial correspondence - Wood

Iconic vertical mobile secretary, model “Carteggio,” designed by architect Aldo Rossi for Molteni & C in 1987.
Conceived as a domestic micro-architecture for storing and organizing papers, correspondence, and personal belongings, this piece perfectly encapsulates Aldo Rossi’s aesthetic: geometric rigor, references to classical tradition, and fine Italian cabinetmaking.
Structure and functional features:
Upper section: Two drawers sit above the central writing compartment, concealed by an elegant, retractable solid-wood tambour door and equipped with a pull-out writing surface.
Lower section: Arranged as a sequence of drawers of varying heights for filing, interspersed with a central compartment closed by two hinged doors with turned solid-wood knobs.
Locks: Fitted to the first drawer beneath the pull-out writing surface (key included)
Condition:
The piece is in good overall condition, structurally sound, with smooth and fully functional sliding mechanisms (tambour door, writing surface, and drawers). It has the natural, minor signs of age and use expected for a piece of furniture of this age, visible on the pull-out writing surface and lower plinth, as faithfully documented in the photographs, which form an integral part of the description. It has not undergone any restoration or structural alterations.