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Babel Tower III Bookcase in Wood by Hillsideout
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Built with several handcrafted woods and transparent Plexiglas, the Babel Tower III is an interesting bookcase by Hillsideout. It features five wooden shelves linked by a central column. This design permits each book to function as a bookend for another book. Books can be taken easily through spinning the bearing structure. The bookcase rests on 6 wheels; therefore, it is rotatable. This bookcase finds its inspiration in the famous story of the Tower of Babel. The Biblical myth talks about a tower tall enough to reach heaven and the creation of different languages.
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Dimensions: L 93 x D 93 x H 234 cm
Materials: Brass, maple, nut, olive, Plexiglas, wheel, wood.
- Creator:Rossana Orlandi (Retailer),Hillsideout (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 92.13 in (234 cm)Width: 36.62 in (93 cm)Depth: 36.62 in (93 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
- Production Type:New & Custom(Limited Edition)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4398121878122
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