Angelo Magiarotti library ensemble / Lema Italy 1970

Modular living library in rosewood by Angelo Mangiarotti for Lema, Italy, 1960s-1970s A superb set of vintage Italian storage furniture, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for the Lema house, at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. An architectural composition with a strong character, combining the elegance of rosewood, geometric lines, and functionality. This set stands out for the depth of its rosewood fronts, with warm tones and expressive grain, highlighted by a dark lacquered wood structure. The contrast between the materials, rectilinear volumes, and smoked glass surfaces gives it a sculptural presence, both understated, graphic, and decidedly timeless. The set consists of five complementary and modular modules: An open module with a shelf, ideal for displaying books, art objects, or collectibles. Two storage boxes with rosewood doors, offering ample closed storage space. A particularly original corner module, featuring a removable and perforated top, allowing for various uses: magazine storage, object display, or plant staging. A large vertical display cabinet with a smoked glass door, equipped with interior shelves, perfect for showcasing a collection of ceramics, glassware, or fine objects. The current composition creates a particularly interesting corner return set, but the modules can be rearranged according to the available space and desires. This modularity allows for different configurations in a living room, living space, office, generous entrance, or contemporary interior. The design reflects Angelo Mangiarotti's architectural approach, a major figure in 20th-century Italian design, whose work prioritises the rigor of forms, the readability of volumes, and constructive intelligence. The set evokes geometric modernism.