"I have always desired to do the opposite. Not because I have an anarchic behavior, but because I think the fundamental basis of design consists in thinking the opposite." - Achille Castiglioni
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down the structure of a bookcase to the absolute minimum, Castiglioni decided to hang the shelves on knots in two cords fixed to a single point on the wall. 50 years after it was launched it is still relevant, elegant, and very Castiglioni.
Libreria Pensile Shelving
By Achille Castiglioni, From karakterSolid oak, black stained and lacquered or clear lacquered.
- Design + Manufacturing
- Design Achille Castiglioni & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1957
- Made by Karakter
- Dimensions
- 41.4" w | 59" h | 11.75" d
- Materials
- Solid oak shelves, steel cord, steel anchor
- Shipping Time
- Select options for shipping time
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