The Carlton Bookshelf is a post-modern design icon created by Ettore Sottsass for the Memphis Milano group. Launched in 1981, this piece functions as a room divider, bookcase, and chest of drawers, blending utility with a sculptural, totem-like aesthetic. It is constructed from MDF clad in vibrant, colorful plastic laminates, making it one of the most recognizable and influential design objects of the 20th century.
- Designed by Ettore Sottsass
- Geometric and anthropomorphic design
- Features a drawer cabinet
- Bacterio pattern base
- Original piece from the early 1980s
- Functions as a bookcase, room divider, and chest of drawers
- Constructed from MDF with colorful plastic laminates
- Post-modern 'totem' sculptural design
- Ships in modules with assembly hardware included
Details
- Category
- Bookcases & Standing Shelves
- Suitable Location
- Living room
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Lumber Wood Type
- Wood, Medium density fiberboard (MDF)
- Furniture Fixture Material
- Wood, Medium density fiberboard (MDF), Plastic
- Mounting Type
- Free-standing
- Materials
- MDF, Plastic laminate
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Memphis Milano bookcases & standing shelve is sold by 2 retailers from $20,510.00 to $30,705.00. The lowest in-stock price is $20,510.00. Available at basic.space and oblist.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes. It's in stock at 2 of 2 retailers.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Designed by Ettore Sottsass, Geometric and anthropomorphic design, Features a drawer cabinet, Bacterio pattern base, and Original piece from the early 1980s.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of MDF and plastic laminate.
- What's its mounting type?
- Its mounting type is free-standing.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is geometric.