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391 - Philippe Starck (born 1949) "Macao" bookcase Blue lacquered …
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Estimate €1,500 - €1,800
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Philippe Starck (born 1949) "Macao" bookcase Blue lacquered metal Baleri Italia edition Year of design: 1984 Unveiled in the mid-1980s, the Macao bookcase is one of the most iconic creations from Philippe Starck’s early period. Produced by Baleri Italia, it reflects the emergence of a new formal language in European design, where functionality, graphic expression and sculptural form come together. Comprising a slanted central upright supporting a series of asymmetrically arranged shelves, the structure evokes a ladder or an architectural mast. The deliberate tilt of the composition introduces a sense of movement and lightness that breaks with the traditional rigour of the wall-mounted bookcase. Crafted from lacquered metal, the piece stands out for the purity of its design and the strength of its graphic presence. Its minimalist profile transforms a storage unit into a genuine architectural intervention, characteristic of the research carried out by Starck during the 1980s. Through this model, the designer affirms his desire to go beyond mere utilitarian function to design objects capable of interacting with the space and contributing to the interior’s aesthetic. The bookcase thus becomes as much a graphic statement as a piece of furniture. Produced by Baleri Italia, a company renowned for its commitment to leading figures in contemporary design, Macao remains today one of the most representative models of the radical and architectural design developed by Philippe Starck during that decade. An iconic model of 1980s design, illustrating the convergence of functionality, architecture and graphic expression
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About the sale Sculptural furniture and functional art
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Auction time 06/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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