Style 20 cool box

Side view of a cool box showing the handle folded down on one side. Side view of a cool box showing the inside surface of the lid. Side view of a cool box showing the top surface of the lid. Close view of a cool box showing the lid and handle. UNderside view of a cool box showing the moulded inscription in the base.
Side view of a cool box showing the handle folded down on one side. Side view of a cool box showing the inside surface of the lid. Side view of a cool box showing the top surface of the lid. Close view of a cool box showing the lid and handle. UNderside view of a cool box showing the moulded inscription in the base.

Classification

Description

A blue, 'Style 20' rectangular cool box with a white interior and handle. The box has geometric moulded patterning, whilst the lid has red and white stripes and is held in place by magnets on either side. The whole has a textured finish and was manufactured by Quattro Elle in Italy, in the 1960s, using blow moulded HIPS.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Quattro Elle

Inscriptions

"Style 20 Made in Italy by Quattro Elle Urgnano (BG)"

Object number

AIBDC : 005533

Date

1965 - 1969 (circa)

Country

Italy

Method

blow moulded
body
injection moulded
trim

Material

plastic
HIPS
high impact polystyrene
Dimensions
Width
360mm
Height
400mm
Depth
220mm

Colour

blue
white
red