Established in 1912 for the production of handcrafted ox horn items, Fratelli Guzzini introduced plexiglas to the domestic landscape in 1938: at that time, household objects were still very much linked to the traditional materials of wood, glass and iron. The company’s decision to offer something different was an early indication of its commitment to technology, from the use of acrylics and two-tones to the variety of materials used, which has led to interaction between contemporary materials and porcelain, glass, steel and wood.