Image source: Kartell — Polvara
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Polvara
Giulio Polvara's modular Kartell bookcase, completed by drawers in different colors
1190 × 1190 × 355 mm
1975
21.3 kg
Approx. $2,500 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Polvara is the modular bookcase that Giulio Polvara designed for Kartell in 1975. The unit shown is white, item 0476803 (code 4768).
Construction
Kartell describes Polvara as its historic modular bookcase, configured according to housing needs and completed by drawers in different colors. The system is built from joints and shelves, and the unit shown here is made of ABS in white. It weighs 21.3 kg.
Specifications
- Code: 4768, item 0476803
- Dimensions: 119 x 35.5 x 119 cm (4768)
- Weight: 21.3 kg
- Material: ABS
- Color: White
Story
A modular bookcase from 1975
Giulio Polvara designed Polvara in 1975. Kartell calls it its historic modular bookcase, one that can be configured according to housing needs.
Drawers in different colors
Polvara is completed by drawers in different colors, which create always different compositions. The Polvara system is built from joints and shelves, and the unit shown here is the white 4768 made of ABS.