Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

"Angelo Necessario" wall shelf by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier, 1988

About the Item

Rare "Angelo Necessario" wall shelf by Paolo Pallucco et Mireille Rivier, Pallucco Italy 1989. "Angelo Necessario" wall shelf by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier for Pallucco, Italy 1988 Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier are highly reputated for their non conformist approach to design and their ability to bridge the gap between art and design. Among a number of other pieces designed by Pallucco and Rivier, the "Angelo Necessario" wall shelf was part of an unforgettable exhibition that took place at a former slaughterhouse in Milano in 1989. Pallucco and Rivier had deliberately chosen this site to stage their radical designs which created a perfect match to the rawness of the place. This is the original and highly sought after "suspended version" of the "Angelo Necessario" wall shelf which represents the death of an angel with his wings extended. With only two points of attachement to the wall the shelf seems like suspended in the air. The "Angelo Necessario" wall shelf is one of the most accomplished results of the radical research on design made by Pallucco and Rivier which are known for their meticulous attention to detail. The precision in craftsmanship is evident in the flawless finishes. The shelves seem like floating just supported by the open wing of the stylized angel.
  • Creator:
    Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier (Designer),Pallucco (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Renens, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5599234606912

More From This Seller

View All
"Orrido Canyon" dining table by Mireille Rivier and Paolo Pallucco, Italie 1987
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier, Pallucco
Located in Renens, CH
"Orrido Canyon" dining table by Mireille Rivier and Paolo Pallucco, Italie 1987 It features a sculpturally shaped base with three cylindrical angled legs. A top the round tempered g...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Swiss Design - Thut Furniture, Scissor Shelves – Switzerland 2000s
By Thut Möbel
Located in Renens, CH
The scissor shelf (Benjamin Thut) was designed to be a compact, transportable package that can be assembled into furniture with minimal tools; the shelves extend like a lifting platf...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Design Classic Paolo Rizzatto Model 265 Wall Lamp, Arteluce, 1960s
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Renens, CH
An Early pre-Flos model 265 counter balance wall lamp in black metal by Paolo Rizzatto; the lamp can rotate into many directions, and provides a dire...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Italian Design - Book shelf “Ran” by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in Renens, CH
A rare, grey-coloured 1980s book shelf designed by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, inspired by temple doors in Japan and China. The Ran bookcase consists of five perforated grey metal sh...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Alanda Coffee Table by Paolo Piva with Square Glass and Metal Structure
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Renens, CH
Alanda coffee table by Paolo Piva with square glass and metal structure This beautiful and minimalist coffee table is composed by a glass top with rounded edges sitting on an almo...
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Brushed steel "14082" table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italy
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Renens, CH
Brushed steel "14082" table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italy This beautiful lamp is the perfect illustration of Angelo Lelli's avant-gardism and attention to detail. With...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

You May Also Like

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Angelo Necessario" by Paolo Palluco and Mirelle R
By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Angelo Necessario" by Paolo Palluco and Mireille Rivier, 1989
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Library Shelf System Hook System by Pagani and Angelo Perversi, Italy, 1987
Located in Vienna, AT
Graphical shelf system called 'Hook System' by Pagani & Perversi, Italy 1987 Dimensions are 82.32" x 39.37" x 12.99". Very rare Library shelf system by Luciano Pagani and Angelo Perversi...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

LXV Wall Shelf by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
LXV wall shelf by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 22 x W 56 x H 41 cm Materials: Walnut. Also available in other woods: bleached cherry, ebonized cherry, ebonized walnut. Brooklyn-...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Erode Wall Shelf by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Erode Wall Shelf by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 25 x W 101.5 x H 23 cm. Materials: White oak. Hand-sculpted, solid wood floating shelf whose form simulates the eroded sides of a m...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Wall Shelf and Mirror by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant, finely detailed and beautifully crafted mirror and accompanying wall shelf with a drawer in warm teak. The drawer in the shelf has handcut dovetail joints and is accessed...
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Mortaise Wall Shelf-400 by Clemence Birot
Located in Geneve, CH
Mortaise wall shelf-400 by Clemence Birot Dimensions: 40 x 25 x 6,5 cm Materials: cork, metal. Clemence Birot started her career in Copenhagen, Denmark, and discovered a design ...
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Recently Viewed

View All