Group of 6 Armchairs 18th...
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Genesis and evolution of the bookcase
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he bookcase is a piece of furniture that can not miss in our homes, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens too.
Wherever you decide to place it, it is a piece of furniture that tells a lot about us and it’s both functional and decorative.
It can be very difficult to decide among different styles and models; let’s find out the history of this precious piece of furniture.
The first bookcase was manufactured to hold books; therefore its existance is rooted in very remote times. In the tabernae librariae of ancient Rome (places where books were sold), the first bookcases were called “loculamenta, foruli, nidi, capsae” and represented an embryonic stage of the current bookcase, but they held also other objects in addition to books. Those bookcases were very simple and the volumes were placed on top of each other with the back facing inwards.
In the Middle Ages, monasteries were the places tasked with preserving books where scribes copied and guarded the most important manuscripts of the Classical age. The volumes were first put in cabinets or on wall shelves and then in glass cabinets and writing desks.
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hanks to the invention of printing press in the 15th century, books spread also in private houses.
Wealthiest families had many volumes and felt the need for a piece of furniture suited to hold their collections. That’s how the bookcase was born and became a status symbol. During the 18th century, elegant low and finely decorated cabinets were very popular in France. These cabinets used to guard books could be locked with glass doors or taffeta curtains. In the public libraries and convents, cabinets decorated with carvings had open shelving or were locked with nets.
Later, many types of bookcases spread in all Europe: writing desks used also as chest of drawers or bookcases, bureau bookcases and wall bookcases.
A selection of our products
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rom the 19th century bookcases were supplied on a large scale and were accessible to all.
The bookcases in the Empire style were the most successful due to their impressive and solid, smooth and balanced appearance. They were manufactured mostly with solid mahogany or mahogany burl in order to show the wood grain. They used to be closed with doors and decorated with lateral columns. They were successful thanks to the growing industrialization of bookcases in Louis Philippe style, characterized by their practicality and versatility as well as their refined ornaments.
The past century was characterized by a lot of different interpretations and styles, some of which are still very popular starting with the beautiful Art Deco bookcases with thick and round geometrical lines. The abstract decorations recall simple shapes, staight or curved lines.
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inally, the wildly popular mid-century bookcases, essential and versatile with a strong character.
For example, the modular wall bookcase designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno is perfectly able to furnish a complete environment by itself. A modular wall bookcase with adjustable aluminium rails and supports, walnut and rosewood veneered shelves and containers.
Or the ‘Ran’ bookcase designed by Carlo Forcolini, suited to those who dare. Wall bookcase with adjustable shelves, lacquered metal and shelves made of pierced sheet metal.
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t is very important to choose the most suitable bookcase for our home and personality. Why don’t choose a unique item with a history in order to create a special environment?
If you think it's time to replace that anonymous bookcase or to give a renewed to your stay, take advantage of our promotions; bookcases and cabinets are subject to unmissable discounts. Explore our site and find the library that is right for you!
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