Italian design studio Cara e Davide is known internationally for its well-made tables, chairs and storage cabinets. The brand’s sculptural furnishings, which feature sleek curving forms and architectural columns that are attention-grabbing in any space, owe to ongoing research in regional materials, processes and experimentation with various techniques.
Cara e Davide comes from the names of the studio's founding designers, South African artist Cara Judd and Italian artist Davide Gramatica. They met while they were attending IED Milano, studying product design.
After graduating in 2011, Judd and Gramatica began their professional design careers separately — they explored various areas that included apprenticeships at ateliers and workshops and working with both small studios as well as large-scale companies. Five years later, the two decided to merge their talents and established the Cara e Davide studio in Milan. That same year, they exhibited their first furniture collection at the Salone del Mobile, garnering acclaim among critics and private clients. The studio unveiled a second collection at the London Design Fair.
Cara e Davide specializes in designing contemporary furniture — they’ve created bold pieces by working with wood-based filament printing technologies, Rosso Levanto marble, aluminum and more. The studio’s offerings are frequently produced in collaboration with artisans from South Africa and Italy. The brand has partnered with a range of manufacturers, art spaces and retailers to create these works, including Rinascente, Medulum, Portego, Uniqka, Aybar Gallery and Galerie Philia. When Judd and Gramatica are not in their studio, they’re teaching product design at IED Milan.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Cara e Davide tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets.
Synthetic Furniture Bookcase, in veneered plywood, by Cara\Davide for Medulum
By Cara e Davide
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The basics of carpentry involve the mechanical and manual processing of wood, commonly in board-format where the most simple and fundamental processes are straight and inclined squ...
Plywood
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s.
By HG Furniture, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Floating Bookcase by HG Furniture, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small bookcase in Rosewood/palisander. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Han...
Rosewood
Giraffe bookcase by Tilche for Arform
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Milano, IT
The "Giraffe" bookshelf, designed by Paolo Tilche for Arform, is an icon of minimalist Italian design. Known for its adjustable height, this bookshelf was created to offer a function...
Wood
$6,588 / item
H 79.1 in W 62.9 in D 13.3 in
"ZigZag" Bronze Painted Steel and Oak Veneered High Bookcase by K. Grcic, Driade
By Driade, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"ZigZag" is a high bookcase, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, featuring structure in bronze painted steel and oak veneered shelves. Bookends in sheet metal st...
Steel
$3,650
H 27.5 in W 52 in D 13 in
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. 1950s Low X Form Two Shelf Bookcase
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. low form shelving unit or bookcase with stylized X form ends on round bun feet. In the style of Edward Wormley for D...
Cherry
Pair Mid-Century Modern Walnut Veneer Low Bookcases
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Veneer Low Bookcases. On with adjustable height shelf, the other with removable, fixed shelf. Measure 11.5" in depth, 35.75" in width and 30.75" i...
Walnut
Vintage Bookcase Teak Veneer, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Bookcase with concealed bar compartment, storage elements with sliding doors, visible drawers and open shelves made of solid wood and veneer, teak with polyester finish...
Teak
$3,825 / item
H 34.6 in W 62.9 in D 13.3 in
"Zigzag" Bronze Painted Steel and Oak Veneered Low Bookcase by K. Grcic, Driade
By Konstantin Grcic, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Zigzag" is a low bookcase, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, featuring structure in bronze painted steel and oak veneered shelves. Bookends in sheet metal ste...
Steel
$5,740
H 46.86 in W 59.45 in D 13.78 in
Rare danish design rosewood bookcase by Arne vodder for Sibast furniture 1958
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century modern sophistication with the Arne Vodder rosewood bookcase, featuring two glass sliding doors with aluminum grips, crafted in 1958 for Sibast F...
Aluminum
Italian Open Bookcase with Wood Veneer, Italy 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bookcase is a lovely example of mid-century design, blending form and function. The Italian design language of the 1970s looks just as attractive and fresh today as it did decad...
Wood
Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Chest Bookcase Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection 4 piece chest of drawers / Bookcase/ Cabinet, circa 1960s. This versatile piece comes in four separate sections. Can be use...
Mahogany
$1,562Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.55 in W 42.52 in D 16.93 in
Bookcase Made In Rosewood Made By Hundevad Furniture From 1960s
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in Lejre, DK
This bookcase in rosewood is a magnificent example of Danish furniture design. Created by Hundevad, a renowned manufacturer with a history of quality and craftsmanship, this bookcase is a symbol of Danish design heritage. The natural beauty and durability of rosewood makes this bookcase a timeless and elegant addition to any room. The excellent quality and well-thought-out design is clearly visible in every detail of this piece of furniture. The bookcase is not only a functional storage piece of furniture, but also a decorative item that exudes style and class. Hundevad's furniture is known for its exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal, and this bookcase is no exception. The stamp from Furniture Makers Control Denmark...
Rosewood
Olinto bookcase by Kazuhide Takahama for B&B
By Kazuhide Takahama, B&B Italia
Located in Torino, IT
Olinto modular bookcase designed by designer Kazuhide Takahama for B&B. Wonderful bookcase resulting from the fusion of oriental design with Italian quality. Raffinata ed elegante ...
Wood