Image source: Cassina — Lungangolo Bookshelf (Karakter)
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Lungangolo Bookshelf (Karakter)
Oak corner bookshelf with four pillars and a drawer by Achille Castiglioni, 1991, Karakter.
360 × 2250 × 360 mm
1991
Approx. $2,800 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Lungangolo is a bookshelf by Achille Castiglioni, dated 1991, from Karakter x Cassina. It is a multi-purpose piece designed to enhance domestic corner spaces.
Construction
Four slender pillars with square cross-sections support square shelves at various heights, and a drawer and a side element reinforce the structure. The material is oak, offered in a right-handed and a left-handed version in natural oak or moka stained oak.
Specifications
- Overall: 36 x 36 x 225 cm (Lungangolo)
- Finishes: natural oak, moka stained oak
Story
Made for corners
The headline reads "Make the most of every corner", and the project is designed to enhance domestic corner spaces.
Right-handed and left-handed versions
The position of the drawer and the elimination of part of the support made two versions necessary: one for right-handed people and one for left-handed people. Lungangolo was originally produced by Bernini.
More by Achille Castiglioni
Mezzadro Stool
A tractor seat on a sprung steel stem: the Castiglionis' 1957 ready-made stool
Snoopy Table Lamp
A tilted enamelled shade balanced on a slanted Carrara marble block, 1967
Taccia Table Lamp
An upturned ceiling lamp: glass bowl and white reflector on a fluted aluminium base, 1962
Leonardo
Achille Castiglioni's 1969 beech trestle work table with adjustable height
Collection
Karakter x Cassina
Karakter x Cassina: the Danish company Karakter, acquired in 2019, with pieces by Bodil Kjaer, Joe Colombo, Verner Panton, Gianfranco Frattini and others.
