Md 20th Century Italian Wall Shelf in Bamboo Rattan by Franco Albini, 1960s

Description

A small masterpiece entirely handmade, the result of the great skills of Italian craftsmen. Made in Italy between the 50s … more A small masterpiece entirely handmade, the result of the great skills of Italian craftsmen. Made in Italy between the 50s and 60s, this small wall console is made with natural and resistant materials such as bamboo, canes and rattan, cut to size, bent to create the wonderful decorative wave pattern and tied together by hand with strips of Rattan to create a very popular object in the homes of Rivera, but being handmade each piece is different from the other and therefore unique. The design of this vintage floating shelf is often attributed to the designers Franco Albini and Franca Helg and their collaboration with the historic Italian company Bonacina, but there are no documents that attest to the veracity of this. This wall console is in good vintage condition, the surface has been carefully cleaned and polished with a specific product to protect the natural fiber. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer less