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One-Off 1964 Rotating Bookshelf Centro, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, Italy
$43,524.87
£32,556.26
€36,500
CA$60,133.18
A$65,568.78
CHF 34,796.70
MX$792,705.39
NOK 440,377.47
SEK 403,667.20
DKK 278,069.74
About the Item
Rotating “Centro” bookshelf by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani, custom-made in the early 1970s for Luigi Sormani, the manufacturer of the well-known “Centro” bookshelf system. The “Centro” bookshelf became a design hit of the 1960s and 1970s and is now a recognised collector’s piece; this rotating bookshelf is a special commissioned version that comes directly from the family of the manufacturer.
This tall rotating bookshelf is designed as a vertical tower with eight open storage compartments, making it a very functional solution for storing and displaying books and objects in a compact footprint. The rotating Centro bookshelf is organised in two different heights of compartments:
- four compartments with approximate internal height 80 cm, width 46 cm, depth 28.5 cm (about 2.62 ft × 1.51 ft × 0.94 ft), each with one internal shelf,
- four compartments with approximate internal height 61 cm (about 2 ft), same width and depth, three of them with an internal shelf and one left open to accommodate taller items such as art books or decorative objects.
The total size of the rotating Centro bookshelf is approximately 215 cm high × 78 cm × 78 cm (about 7.05 ft high × 2.86 ft × 2.86 ft). The bookcase rotates on its base, allowing easy access to all sides and turning it into a freestanding room divider or a sculptural focal point in a library or living room. The structure is in black metal, underlining the architectural character of Salocchi’s design and the modular spirit of the Centro bookshelf system.
This vintage Centro bookshelf has a strong provenance: it belonged to the manufacturer’s family and was produced expressly for Luigi Sormani. It is in very good condition overall, with only slight wobbling consistent with the height of the piece and normal use over time. Surfaces show minor signs of age as expected for an early 1970s bookshelf that has been carefully used and preserved.
A Certificate of Authenticity will be issued by the owner on original vintage letterhead of the Sormani company, documenting the connection between this rotating Centro bookshelf, Claudio Salocchi and Luigi Sormani. For collectors of Italian design, this rotating Centro bookshelf represents an important chapter in the history of modular bookcases and offers a highly functional storage tower within the original Centro bookshelf language.
- Creator:Claudio Salocchi (Designer),Sormani (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 84.65 in (215 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. except for a slight wabbling due to age, the piece is absolutely flawless and has a certification by the owner.
- Seller Location:Arosio, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: SPC91stDibs: LU3681113909752
Claudio Salocchi
Born in Milan 1934, graduated in Architecture at the Milan Politecnico University. He has been Vice-President of ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale), and has taught at the State Professional Institute of Furniture and Furnishings in Lissone and the School of Architecture of Milan Polytechnic. On an international level, Salocchi’s work covers the fields of architecture, interior and industrial design. A great deal of his works and projects were chosen and exhibited through selections or invitations at the most important exhibitions, events or museums, worldwide.
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