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Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up & Up, Italy, 1970s

$695per set
£528.52per set
€609.62per set
CA$973.57per set
A$1,089.61per set
CHF 568.95per set
MX$13,293.36per set
NOK 7,222.06per set
SEK 6,853.29per set
DKK 4,552.34per set
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Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up & Up, Italy, 1970s Dimensions: Each 7" H x 4" W x 2" D Together: 7" H x 8" W x 2" D A sculptural pair of Italian travertine bookends by Up & Up, circa 1970s, exemplifies the refined geometric minimalism characteristic of Italian modernist design. Each piece is carved from solid natural travertine with stepped, concentric interior grooves that form a semicircular motif when paired—recalling the architectural language of Angelo Mangiarotti and the carved stone detailing of Carlo Scarpa. The honed stone surface reveals fossil inclusions and natural pitting, lending organic texture to the otherwise clean-lined modernist form. These functional sculptures serve equally well as bookends or as decorative objects, styled on a shelf, desk, or console. Highly collectible and increasingly scarce, travertine pieces by Up & Up have become icons of Italian postmodern and brutalist design. Their work is frequently sourced by top interior designers for contemporary and vintage-inspired interiors alike. A refined addition to any modern or eclectic space. Ready to place and enjoy.
  • Attributed to:
    Up & Up (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T32941stDibs: LU2592345288902

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