La Giraffa by Paolo Tilche for Arform Bookcase

La Giraffa ( the Giraffe ) bookcase by Paolo Tilche for Arform. Modular bookstore composed by upholds, containers with flying and doors, shelve. The industrial standard for every product component allows permanent and different solutions, from the bearing structures to the elements. The structure does not need anchorages to the wall and can be placed in the middle of the space.

This set is composed of two modules, six shelves, and three containers. It is made of Rosewood, iron, and brass.

Franco Albini was born in Robbiate in 1905, and after his childhood and part of his youth, he moved to Milan. He graduated at Politecnico of Milan, Faculty of Architecture, in 1929, and He collaborated for three years in Giò Ponti and Emilio Lancia’s office.

Franco Albini is a complete designer whose work includes Architecture, exhibitions, urban planning, and object design. Among his masterpieces are museums in Genova, Pirovano mountain hut in Cervinia, Rinascente in Rome, subway stations in Milan, inspiring the subway lines of S.Paulo do Brasil and New York.

Designer: Franco Albini 
Manufacturer: Poggi 
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Rosewood & Brass 
Condition: Good condition, wear consistent with the age use

Dimensions:
Adjustable Height: from 2.56m to over 3m 
Width:  196 cm
Depth:   39 cm

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