Galerie Parallele Bookcases

The "Giraffe" bookshelf, designed by Paolo Tilche for Arform, is an icon of minimalist Italian design. Known for its adjustable height, this bookshelf was created to offer a function...

Poul Cadovius designed the Royal System shelving system in 1948. It was one of the world's first shelves that hung on the wall, freeing up floor space. The shelving system quickly be...

Alias S01 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli Sideboard with structure in extruded aluminium and shelves in lacquered aluminium 300mm depth. Height...

Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern 4 bay shelving system model Royal. This is an original vintage floating bookcase designed in 1948 by Danish architect Poul Cadovius. Cadovius had the revolutionary idea to design a floating, modular shelving system that would maximize floor space and signify the end of conformity in shelving. The Royal System shelving unit went on to win the gold medal at the Finland Furniture Fair in 1950 and silver medal at the XI Triennale di Milano 1957 and remained a hallmark of Scandinavian modern design throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Versatile and flexible floating bookcase that allows for continuous rearranging to suit individual needs. This original Cado Royal System is suitable for both living room, home office or library. The cabinet with the drop down woven front has one wide height adjustable shelf and two drawers. Can also be used as a secretary desk. The display cabinet with the double sliding glass doors also has one height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends...

Set of four "Rialto" bookcases by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. "In the early 1970s, Carlo Scarpa designed this model for his home. After three years of "enjoyable" discussions, Gavina ...

Danish modular wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado. This teak setup has two storage cabinets, one display cabinet, one desk shelf and eight bookshelves. Always adaptable and further ...

Royal System" wall unit by Poul Cadovius, in teak, with seven shelves and four boxes. The set is supported by a hanging system of wooden brackets. Dimensions of the elements : - 2 modules with sliding doors: D.40 x H.43 x W.80 cm - 1 module with flaps and drawers : D.40 x H.43 x W.80 cm - 1 storage module for vinyl : D.40 x H.43 x W.80 cm - 6 shelves : D.22 x W.80 cm - 1 shelf : D.30 x W.80 cm The "Royal System" : the modular Scandinavian design These design shelves are fully modular. The elements are attached to the wall moldings...

Iconic bookcases designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in 1974. Signed Bernini in brass details. The bookcases have 3 compartments: two accessible thanks to the sliding glass by mea...

Danish Modern 1-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 1 bay shelving system model Cado with back panel. This is a original vinta...

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay shelving system model Cado with back panels. This is a original vint...

Classic shelving system from the 1950s. The high-quality container and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of two shelves, a container with sliding doors and two wooden...

Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is composed of different modular elements on three ...