Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s

Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, this bookshelf is a rare example of his refined approach to proportion and material. Recently restored according to its original specificat...

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this wall cabinet is made of plywood with rosewood veneers, with beautiful grains and color variation. It has two drawers connected by a s...

This wooden shelf is a fine example of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, by Zanine Caldas, who was known for his use of organic materials and innovative approaches to woodw...

"B17 Longue" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in elmwood. Beautiful example of the timeless design mastery of Pierre Chapo (1927 - 1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. The B 17 is fixed to the wall, freeing up considerable floor space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, comes in several versions of differing lengths and heights. The harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. Literature: Magen H...

Iron and wood wall bookcase by Osvaldo Borsani E22 production Tecno 1960s Modular wall-mounted bookcase, wood and metal, composed of six shelves and a storage compartment. Designed b...

Assymetrical shelf in stained wood , 1980's