Fratelli Boffi is an Italian furniture maker with a rich history of manufacturing excellence and whimsical design. The company's armchairs, side tables and cabinets feature high-end yet playful modern and Baroque-inspired silhouettes. Each piece contains at least one delightfully surprising element, whether it’s an unconventional shape or a bold color combination.
Artist and woodworker Carlo Boffi established Fratelli Boffi in 1928. Boffi had come to fame in the 1920s for carving exquisite chairs in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. He opened a furniture factory in Brianza, where he took commissions from all over Italy. In 1953, the company was passed down to Boffi's sons, Federico, Roberto and Michele. The second Boffi generation continued to run a successful business and even opened a new factory in Lentate sul Seveso.
In the 1980s, Fratelli Boffi took an avante-garde direction thanks to collaborative projects with Italian nonconformist architect and designer Aldo Cibic. The company became known for making furniture in sculptural, eye-catching shapes. The ornate bases of Fratelli Boffi coffee tables and its architectural sofas are excellent examples.
In the 2000s, Fratelli Boffi embarked on numerous collaborations with other celebrated designers. Each year, the company presents new and exciting collections by names like Marc Krusin, Christophe de la Fontaine, Nigel Coates, Giopato & Coombes, Philippe Bestenheider and Ferruccio Laviani.
Today, Fratelli Boffi operates a major contracting division that has been involved in prestigious hotel, office and residential projects around the world. Cibic continues to use Fratelli Boffi furniture in his home designs, as do New York–based designers Greg Dufner and Daniel Heighes Wismer.
On 1stDibs, find Fratelli Boffi seating, tables, storage cabinets and more.
Harlem Inlaid Solid Wood Bookcase with Metal Silver Hook
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This wall-mounted bookcase seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal. The inlaid back and shelves, meticulously crafted from various mahogany species, create a tapestry o...
Metal
RITMICA Freestanding Double-side Modular Green Bookcase by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi, Storagemilano
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Ritmica is a double-sided, load-bearing and modular bookcase, designed to integrate with elegance and functionality into living spaces and professional environments. The rack mechani...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE Freestanding Bookcase in Solid Oak Sanblasted by Piero Manara
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Tree of Knowledge Bookcase—a captivating creation by the visionary designer Piero Manara from Casamanara Studio, handcrafted with love an...
Wood, Oak
$25,080 / item
Ritmica Modular Brown Wood Bookcase by Storagemilano
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The Ritmica modular bookcase by Storagemilano features a double-sided design with adjustable shelves supported by a rack mechanism crafted from solid walnut with a reinforced metal c...
Wood
FAMILY Freestanding Bookcase with led lights and Shelves - Shiny Lacquered
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the world of refined design with the Family Bookcase—a modern masterpiece envisioned by the brilliant Piero Manara and meticulously handcrafted in Italy. This freestanding bookcase is not merely a piece of furniture; it's an ode to contemporary elegance and functional innovation. Crafted with precision, the Family Bookcase features a thoughtful blend of form and functionality. The low part conceals doors and drawers, creating a seamless storage solution that doesn't compromise on style. As your gaze ascends, the upper part unfolds with open shelves—an invitation to display cherished mementos and literary treasures. But the magic doesn't stop there. Illuminate your space with the subtle glow of LED lighting, enhancing both the aesthetic and functionality of the Family Bookcase. The shiny lacquered...
Wood
Large Modular Wood Bookcase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large modular bookcase composed by movable black painted shelves and wood uprights with brass feet. More uprights and shelves available.
Brass
$242
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
Bamboo, Pine
California Design Group Freestanding Modular Wall Unit by Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges
Located in Oceanside, US
A sculptural freestanding wall unit by California designer Lou Hodges, crafted entirely in solid oak and embodying the warm, organic aesthetic of the 1970s West Coast design movement...
Oak
$11,367
H 55.71 in W 55.12 in D 11.03 in
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden Dimension...
Mahogany
Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled green leather, applied with moulded...
Kingwood
Pair of Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcases, each of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled black leather, applie...
Kingwood
$4,600 / set
H 36.42 in W 48.04 in D 9.45 in
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark.
Oak
Pair of Modern Black Bookcases in Solid Wood
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern black bookcases in solid wood. Finished in a satin black finish with sleek modern styling. Sold in a pair, 4 total available. P...
Wood
Willy Guhl Modular Concrete Bookcase, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in Balen, BE
A set of 4 sculptural concrete bookcase elements by Swiss architect Willy Guhl, produced in Switzerland in the 1960s by Eternit. The cubes can be arranged in various ways and is a wo...
Concrete, Other
$1,175
H 68 in W 68 in D 15 in
Vintage Oak 4 Tier Industrial x Frame Freestanding Bookcase Etagere Shelf
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Dayton, OH
An open frame industrial style x frame bookcase or room divider from the last quarter of the 20th century. Made from oak with four long shelves. The unit can be broken down folding u...
Oak
$2,871
H 74.41 in W 74.02 in D 16.54 in
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s. Danish Mid-Century Modern 2 bay modular shelving system in solid and veneered light Nordic white oak. A...
Oak
Freestanding bookcase 1940s 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage freestanding walnut bookcase with shelves, storage compartments with hinged doors and compartment with drop down.
Walnut