Description
The fine craftsmanship inherent in the Aylon storage units emphasizes the poetically tactile qualities of wood and revisits the great cabinet-making tradition in a contemporary key.
The sophisticated workmanship that distinguishes the Aylon family of cabinets traces back to the heritage of cabinet-making typical of Italy’s Brianza area. The sleek shapes combine with a taste for refined details, like the unusual workmanship on the doors, created through the use of turned strips of solid oak, with open pore Moka color lacquer finish, set into an elegant metal frame with a matt Pewter color finish. The meticulous attention focused on each construction detail is also evident in the hinges, crafted from an exclusive Minotti Studio design. The hinges can be adjusted for height, width and depth and allow the doors to open 190 degrees. The structure comes in glossy lacquer Sand, Clay or Granite finish. The Aylon series includes two sideboards, a cupboard and a living-space unit featuring a clever play of shapes, with a lateral projecting storage element.
The interior fittings for each element were carefully designed to respect the function served by each piece. The cupboard was crafted for placement in the dining room and the luxurious interior fittings are exquisitely suited to this use – opening the door turns on the LED strip lights positioned in the upper shelf. The space is thoughtfully divided to accommodate a clear, beveled glass shelf for storing glasses and a pull-out shelf covered in saddle-hide, a cutlery drawer also covered in saddle-hide, and two generously-sized drawers designed to hold plates and other tableware items.
The sideboards are available in two sizes – with a center drawer and two side doors, or with two drawers and two side doors. Nestled inside the drawers is a saddle-hide covered cutlery tray. The structural base of the Aylon storage units, which rests on sleek, sophisticated metal blades with glossy Pewter color finish, was reinforced to ensure the utmost stability of each piece.
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Designer
Rodolfo Dordoni
Minotti’s collaboration with Milanese architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni began in 1997 and continued until his passing in 2023. Over more than two decades, their partnership played a key role in shaping the company’s design identity.
Dordoni presented his first Minotti collection in 1997, including the iconic Suitcase armchair, marking the beginning of a long and successful collaboration. In 1998, he became Art Director, overseeing the development and coordination of the company’s collections. Under his direction, Minotti evolved into a complete lifestyle brand, developing collections for residential, outdoor, and Hospitality spaces. His vision helped establish a distinctive language of Italian craftsmanship, quality, and timeless contemporary design.
