Vintage Design
The “Angelo Necessario” shelving unit was designed by Paolo Pallucco and Mireille Rivier in 1989. This is a free-standing shelf with a black metal frame and rare wooden shelves.
The title of this piece synthesises the very essence of the vision Pallucco had while reading Rainer Maria Rilke’s poems. The piece was part of the visionary furniture collection whose launch was staged in an abandoned slaughterhouse, outside the Milan Furniture Fair, spotlit by Henry Alekan, the lighting director of Wim Wender’s film Wings of Desire and soundtracked with electronic music. Copies of Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry were handed out in place of curatorial captions. Since the bookcase represented the death of an angel, it was staged surrounded by white flowers, as customary at a funeral.
| Creator |
Pallucco, Paolo, Rivier, Mireille |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Year | 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Postmodern |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | KQX-1976364 |
| Materials | Metal, Wood |
| Color | Black, brown |
| Width |
120 cm 47.2 inch |
| Depth |
40 cm 15.7 inch |
| Height |
230 cm 90.6 inch |
| Weight Range | Heavy — Over 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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