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Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (1)

$2,321.49per item
£1,733.91per item
€1,940per item
CA$3,198.27per item
A$3,485.55per item
CHF 1,845.75per item
MX$41,865.17per item
NOK 23,367.62per item
SEK 21,484.22per item
DKK 14,779.44per item
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Industrial - Vintage - Bookcase Measures : 100x70cm H:220cm Material : white lacquered steel Complete fixing bolts "Congresso" shelf by Lips Vago, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.Made of sheet steel, the "Congresso" double shelf is a sturdy and discreet bookcase, usable from both sides, making it a versatile piece of furniture for any space. The metal plates at its ends are positioned upwards and also serve as bookends. This shelf is a creation of Lips Vago, the result of a merger between the Italian forge Vago and the Dutch locker manufacturer Lips, whose models were designed for archives and libraries, like this one. Its success was such that it received the Smau Industrial Design Award in 1968.
  • Creator:
    Lips Vago (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 86.62 in (220 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Linkebeek, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10003247926752

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