Shelving Unit
Free standing shelving unit Mod. Lib 1
Walnut veneer wood structure and brass feet
DESIGNER Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999)
MANUFACTURER Azucena
COUNTRY Italy
DATE 1948
DIMENSIONS H. 70,5 x W. 70.5 x L. 27 /cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Repertorio Del Design Italiano, Giuliana Gramigna, Vol. I. pg.20 (illustration)
Azucena Catalogue, pg. 142 (illustration)
SPECIAL NOTE
Azucena is a prominent Italian design firm established by architects Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella and Corrado Corradi Dell’ Acqua in 1947. The brand’s name was inspired by one of the characters in the Italian opera II Trovatore. The purpose of its creation was to produce high quality furniture and to collaborate with architects. Throughout its history, Azucena had been at the forefront of design innovation and its products have been widely celebrated for their timeless appeal and sophisticated design language.
