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Ascari

Bookcase, 2025

Client: Galimberti Nino

Team:

  • Francesco Vedani

  • Matteo Mina

  • Diego Spartà​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MILANO DESIGN WEEK 2025

Via Cino del Duca, 2

( San Babila) 20122 Milano

ASCARI  is  a  bookcase  with  a  refined  and  dynamic  design,  born  from  the  collaboration  between  Filippo  Mam-bretti  and  the  Galimberti  Nino  brand.  Its  name  pays  homage  to  the  great  Italian  automotive  tradition  and,  in  particular,  to  the  legendary  driver  Alberto  Ascari,  whose  precise  and  fluid  driving  style  inspired  the  rhythmic  sequence  of  arches  and  counter-arches  that  characterize  the  structure.  

This  alternation  of  shapes  creates  a  harmonious  visual  effect,  evoking  the  movement  and  sinuosity  of  the  curves  of  a  circuit. Made  with  vertical  elements  in  solid  ash  wood  with  a  matt  finish,  ASCARI  is  a  perfect  combination  of  aesthetics  and  functionality.  The  arrangement  of  the  arches  gives  visual  lightness  while  maintaining  a  solid  and  balanced  structure,  while  the  play  of  full  and  empty  spaces  enriches  the  perception  of  space,  transforming  the  bookcase  into  a  sculptural  and  refined  design  element. The  shelves,  finished  with  a  cream-colored  lacquer,  create  an  elegant  contrast  with  the  matt  ash,  emphasizing  the  clean  lines  and  the  refinement  of  the  project.  

The  combination  of  materials  and  shades  makes  ASCARI  versatile  and  perfect  for  contemporary  or  more  classic  environments,  giving  it  a  timeless  charm. Thanks  to  its  modular  nature,  ASCARI  can  be  used  both  as  a  wall  bookcase  and  as  a  free-standing  partition,  adapting  elegantly  to  different  contexts,  from  residential  spaces  to  professional  representative  environments.  Its  configuration  allows  you  to  display  books  and  objects  in  a  dynamic  way,  exploiting  the  alternation  between  open  and  closed  elements  to  create  balanced  and  harmonious  visual  compositions. Designed  with  particular  attention  to  detail  and  crafted  with  the  artisanal  excellence  of  Galimberti  Nino,  ASCARI  is  a  perfect  synthesis  between  tradition  and  innovation.

Its  aesthetics  inspired  by  the  movement  and  fluidity  of  automotive  shapes  make  it  an  iconic  furnishing  accessory,  capable  of  transforming  the  space  with  its  elegant  and  dynamic  presence.

© 2025 by Filippo Mambretti Design Studio

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