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Fra Dolcino Shelving Unit by Mireille Rivier & Paolo Pallucco, Italy, 1984

$5,365
£4,011.66
€4,966.51VAT Included
CA$7,537.82
A$7,635.41
CHF 4,384.09
MX$92,577.09
NOK 50,871.80
SEK 51,781.64
DKK 35,028.19

About the Item

Designed in 1984 by Mireille Rivier and Paolo Pallucco, the Fra Dolcino bibliotheek reflects a precise and architectural approach to postmodern design. Its structure is composed of a disciplined arrangement of vertical supports and horizontal planes, reinforced by diagonal bracing elements that introduce both stability and a dynamic visual rhythm. The adjustable shelves enhance its functional versatility, while maintaining the integrity of its rigorous geometric composition. Executed in metal with a restrained finish, the open framework emphasizes lightness and transparency, allowing the surrounding space to interact with the object. The interplay of linear elements creates shifting geometries depending on the viewpoint, reinforcing its sculptural presence. As part of the radical Italian design movement of the 1980s, this bibliotheek exemplifies Rivier and Pallucco’s exploration of furniture as an architectural statement, balancing strict rationalism with conceptual depth.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 79.93 in (203 cm)Width: 69.3 in (176 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GW44641stDibs: LU933449367612

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