Brand: Opinion CiattiModel: Ptolomeo 75Collection: Original PtolomeoDesign by: Bruno RainaldiOriginal Ptolomeo is the self-standing bookcase that needs no introduction: essential, revolutionary, and innovative. Sudden like an intuition, surprising like its success, it has become one of the most recognizable icons of contemporary design.Conceived from observation rather than formal exercise, Ptolomeo transforms a simple stack of books into a design object. The structure is composed of a slender steel column with thin steel shelves that gradually disappear as the column fills with books. When fully loaded, the structure becomes almost invisible, creating the illusion of books floating effortlessly in vertical balance.Winner of the Compasso d'Oro 2004, Original Ptolomeo is both functional furniture and conceptual statement-an homage to books and to Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Royal Library of Alexandria in the 3rd century BC. Each piece is engraved on the base with the designer's signature, emphasizing its authenticity and iconic status.The Ptolomeo 75 version offers a more compact height while maintaining the same sculptural identity and visual impact. Slim and minimal, it occupies very little floor space and adapts effortlessly to both traditional and contemporary interiors.This version features:Structure and shelves in polished stainless steel (inside of the shelves satin finish)Polished stainless steel baseAdjustable feet for stabilityDesigner's signature engraved on the baseThe reflective stainless steel enhances the verticality of the piece, creating dynamic light effects that change depending on the surrounding environment. The satin-finished interior of the shelves introduces a refined material contrast while maintaining visual coherence.Capacity:Approx. 35 booksMaximum load per shelf:2kgMaterial:Stainless steelFinish:Structure and shelves: Polished stainless steel (satin interior shelves)Base: Polished stainless steelDimensions:W 26 × D 26 × H 75 cmW 10.2 × D 10.2 × H 29.5 in