Antonio Citterio's design for Maxalto, the Bauci bed, is a prime example of this fusion of form and function.
The Bauci bed's ability to be coupled with any of the collection's headboards provides significant freedom and compositional flexibility. From a functional standpoint, the Bauci bed has a storage room below the mattress foundation that is quite large. The under-bed storage is easily accessible by simply elevating the bed frame.
The solid wood perimeter base, which comes in a variety of color options, and the painted steel detailing around the bottom edge give the table a sense of visual lightness and careful attention to detail.
Each component, including the material, the finish, and the overall design, has been thoughtfully selected to ensure that the finished product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional from an ergonomic standpoint.