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Italian Purini and Mariani Bamboo Brass Shelves Étagère for Vivai del Sud 1976

About the Item

Functional and stylish, this shelving unit or bookcase was made from natural bamboo, with cane joints and luxe displays of brass inserts in Italy in the mid-1970s. It was designed by Giusto Puri Purini and Maurizio Mariani for Vivai Del Sud in 1976. It features nine shelves, with smoked glass separations. Vivai Del Sud was a renowned brand in Roma in the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by Gabriella Crespi, bringing the Mediterranean bamboo and rattan style to the Italian high society. A rare find, highly decorative, with a beautiful patina, found in very good vintage condition.
  • Creator:
    Vivai del Sud (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 102.37 in (260 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1976
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3020326019882
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