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One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
$43,310.19
£32,146.99
€36,500
CA$60,091.98
A$67,327.29
CHF 35,013.12
MX$815,720.70
NOK 446,082.72
SEK 416,433.69
DKK 277,914.11
About the Item
This is a one-off piece, made especially for Luigi Sormani, manufacturer of the renowned "Centro" bookshelf by designer Claudio Salocchi, a true design-hit of the '60s and '70s and a collector's item.
This rotating high bookshelf has eight open storage compartments, and is different than any other Centro bookshelf on the planet:
- four compartments in height cm 80 x width 46 x depth 28.5 (ft 2.62 x 1.51 x 0.94), with one shelf each,
- four in height 61 cm (2 ft), same W and D (three with internal shelf and one with no shelf to allow higher items storage, such as art books, etc.).
Total size cm H 215 x 78 x 78
Total size ft H 7.05 x 2.86 x 2.86
This vintage item belonged to the manufacturer's family and is in perfect condition, just a slight wabbling consistent with height and use. This item was manufactured in the early Seventies.
Metal structure in black.
Certificate of Authenticityreleased by owner on original vintage letterhead of the manufacturer.
- Creator:Sormani (Manufacturer),Claudio Salocchi (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 84.65 in (215 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. except for a slight wabbling due to age, the piece is absolutely flawless and has a certification by the owner.
- Seller Location:Arosio, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: SPC91stDibs: LU3681113909752
Claudio Salocchi
Born in Milan 1934, graduated in Architecture at the Milan Politecnico University. He has been Vice-President of ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale), and has taught at the State Professional Institute of Furniture and Furnishings in Lissone and the School of Architecture of Milan Polytechnic. On an international level, Salocchi’s work covers the fields of architecture, interior and industrial design. A great deal of his works and projects were chosen and exhibited through selections or invitations at the most important exhibitions, events or museums, worldwide.
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