Congresso White Metal Bookcase attributed to Lips Vago, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The 'Congress' shelf is a modest and strong bookcase made out of steel sheets.
The model is freestanding making this a versatile piece.
The metal sheets bend upwards at the end of the shelf making them function as book ends. The library was manufactured by Lips Vago: a coming together of the Italian blacksmith company Vago and the Dutch locker company Lips.
It was shortly after the fusion of these two companies that they designed models for archives and libraries such as this particular piece.
The shelving unit was so popular that in 1968 it won the Smau Industrial Design Award.

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Manufacturer	Lips Vago
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	RNN-1623673
Materials	Metal
Color	White
Width	98 cm 98 cm
Depth	34 cm 34 cm
Height	209 cm 209 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg