Vintage Design
The ‘Congress’ shelf is a modest and strong bookcase made out of steel sheets.
The model is freestanding making this a versatile piece.
The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of the shelf making them function as book ends. The library was manufactured by Lips Vago: a coming together of the Italian blacksmith company Vago and the Dutch locker company Lips.
It was shortly after the fusion of these two companies that they designed models for archives and libraries such as this particular piece.
The shelving unit was so popular that in 1968 it won the Smau Industrial Design Award.
The model is freestanding making this a versatile piece.
The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of the shelf making them function as book ends. The library was manufactured by Lips Vago: a coming together of the Italian blacksmith company Vago and the Dutch locker company Lips.
It was shortly after the fusion of these two companies that they designed models for archives and libraries such as this particular piece.
The shelving unit was so popular that in 1968 it won the Smau Industrial Design Award.
| Manufacturer |
Lips Vago |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Production Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | RNN-1623673 |
| Materials | Metal |
| Color | White |
| Width |
98 cm 38.6 inch |
| Depth |
34 cm 13.4 inch |
| Height |
209 cm 82.3 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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