Modular Bookcase with Wooden Uprights, 1950s

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Italian modular shelving system from the 1950s, defined by vertical wooden uprights supporting suspended storage units and shelves.

The composition … Read more Italian modular shelving system from the 1950s, defined by vertical wooden uprights supporting suspended storage units and shelves.

The composition alternates closed compartments and open shelves, creating a balanced interplay of solids and voids typical of rationalist design of the period. The cabinet modules, with clean and minimal fronts, contrast with the visual lightness of the structure, emphasized by the slender metal supports.

The uprights allow for flexible configuration, making the system adaptable to different functional needs. The integrated drawer unit adds practicality, while the shelves provide generous display space.

A piece that fully reflects post-war Italian design research, where modularity, structural lightness and functionality become central elements of the project.

Condition: Good overall condition, minor signs of use, surfaces slightly worn.
Dimensions: Length 140 cm – Depth 42 cm - Height 227 cm See less