Bookworm Shelf Quickship
Designed by Ron Arad for Kartell and made in Italy, the Bookworm Quickship bookcase is bold, sculptural, and highly functional. An eye-catching addition to any home office, library, living room, or bedroom, Bookworm Quickship bookcase reimagines traditional shelving as a playful and artistic design statement.
Available in three distinct compositions that are in stock, the Bookworm Quickship bookcase features a sinuous, flowing form that mimics the shape of a worm. Offered in a range of metallic, neutral, and vibrant colors, Bookworm Quickship bookcase serves as both a conversation-worthy focal point and a practical solution for storage and display.
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Born in Tel Aviv in 1951, Israel, Ron Arad is one of the most influential designers, architects, and artists of his generation. He studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and then moved to London to study architecture, where he now works and resides. Arad is known for changing the way we rapidly manufacture products, by creating innovative new technologies. He works with an array of iconic brands, including Swarovski, KENZO, and New Eye London.
Arad's breakthrough in design was the Rover chair in 1981, which he made from recycled materials, including scrapyard metal and seats from Rover cars. He also created a chair that can send and receive SMS messages for a revolutionary feature. His award-winning work is on display around the world.
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- Designed by Ron Arad
- Available with different amount of bookends
- Available in different finishes
- Made of batch-dyed fire-retardant PVC
- Manufactured in Italy
- 7 Bookends:
- 126"W × 8"D × 7½"H
- 11 Bookends:
- 204¾"W × 8"D × 7½"H
- 17 Bookends:
- 322¾"W × 8"D × 7½"H
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