Groundpiece Bookcase
Metal bookcase clad entirely in cowhide, by Antonio Citterio, 2001
1270 × 780 × 340 mm
Source: spec sheet PDF — COD. 011M85 bookshelf (the only code on the sheet) — published as W 127 × D 34 × H 78 cm
2001
Description
Overview
The Groundpiece bookcase is a metal bookcase entirely clad in cowhide, designed by Antonio Citterio and listed by Flexform with the year 2001. Flexform describes it as a natural extension of the Groundpiece seating system.
Construction
Metal frame covered with hide leather, in ten hide and four suede colours on the sheet. Metal feet treated with epoxy lacquer on thermoplastic pads, based on the same design as the sofa feet.
Specifications
- Code 011M85: 127 x 34 x 78 cm (50 x 13 3/8 x 30 11/16 in)
- Year: 2001
Story
Extending the seating system
Flexform presents the bookcase as the natural extension of the Groundpiece seating system, with enough personality to stand on its own. The product page says it works alone or paired.
At the back of a bed
In a lakeside house published among Flexform's projects, the Groundpiece container is placed behind a Gregory bed, where it serves as storage.
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