26.840 €

Carlton Bookshelf by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

Name: Carlton Bookshelf by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Brand: Galerie Boketto
Price: 26840.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (158 reviews)

26.840 €

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Launched at the founding Memphis exhibition in Milan on 18 September 1981, the Carlton is the absolute icon of the group: a room divider, bookcase and chest of drawers reorganised into something between sculpture and totem. Built from MDF clad in colorful plastic laminates, this post-modern masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass remains one of the most recognizable design objects of the 20th century.

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Product Details

L 40 cm x W 190 cm x H 196 cm - 120 kg
L 15.75 in x W 74.80 in x H 77.17 in

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FAQ

What is the exact year/period of production? Is this an original from the early 1980s or a later authorized reissue by Memphis Milano?

This is an original piece from the early 1980s.

Is a certificate of authenticity, provenance documentation, or manufacturer's marking/label included to confirm it is a genuine Sottsass / Memphis Milano piece?

Yes, the piece features the manufacturer's original label and marking, confirming its authenticity as a genuine Sottsass / Memphis Milano design.

Can you provide a detailed condition report of the plastic laminate surfaces? Please specify any chips, fading, delamination, scratches, or color loss.

The plastic laminate surfaces are in good overall condition, with some visible delamination on one of the corners.

What is the weight capacity per shelf, and are the angled/diagonal compartments intended to hold books or are they primarily decorative?

While the exact weight capacity per shelf is not specified, the compartments are fully functional and designed to hold books.

Given the 120kg weight, does the piece ship fully assembled or in modules requiring assembly, and is any assembly hardware included?

The piece ships in modules and requires assembly, with all necessary hardware included.

Is the MDF structure fully sound with no warping, water damage, or loosening at the joints?

Yes, the MDF structure is fully sound, with no warping, water damage, or loosening at the joints.

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Carlton Bookshelf by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

26.840 €

Carlton Bookshelf by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano

26.840 €

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General Information

Product Type:Shelves

Material: MDF, Plastic laminate

Color: red, blue, yellow, black, white

Style: Post-Modern, Memphis, Italian Design

Location: France

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