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Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel

Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving unit, white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Steel

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago Library Wall of Eight 'Congresso' Bookcases

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

“Congresso” blu metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s
“Congresso” blu metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s

“Congresso” blu metal bookcases by Lips Vago 1960s, 70s

By Lips Vago

Located in Padova, IT

Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blu lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s. with adjustable shelves.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Free Standing "Congresso" Bookcase by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s
Free Standing "Congresso" Bookcase by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s

Free Standing "Congresso" Bookcase by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milan, IT

Iconic "Congresso" bookcase by Lips Vago. Free standing white steel piece with five adjustable shelves and a larger low element.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in Conversano, IT

This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in Conversano, IT

This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in Conversano, IT

This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s
Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

Lips Vago Mid Century Congress Metal Shelving System 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in Conversano, IT

This extraordinary bookcase, model Congresso, was designed and produced by Lips Vago in 1967, representing one of the most innovative and iconic modular systems of Italian design of ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Blue Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In blue lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954
"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954

"Triennale" bookcase by Lips Vago, painted metal, Italy 1954

By Lips Vago

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and extraordinary "Triennale" model painted iron bookcase, designed by Lips Vago Italia. It is a sophisticated bookcase, with an unmistakable style, presented for the first tim...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and brackets are manually interlocked, requiring no additional components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, a merger between the Italian metalworking company Vago and the Dutc...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian modern modular white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and brackets are manually interlocked, requiring no additional components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, a merger between the Italian metalworking company Vago and the Dutc...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian modern modular black bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian modern modular black bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian modern modular black bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

The shelves and brackets are manually interlocked, requiring no additional components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, a merger between the Italian metalworking company Vago and the ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (2)
Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (2)

Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (2)

By Lips Vago

Located in Linkebeek, BE

This shelf is a creation of Lips Vago, the result of a merger between the Italian forge Vago and the Dutch locker manufacturer Lips, whose models were designed for archives and libra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (1)
Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (1)

Lips Vago "Congresso" Double Shelf System 1960s - a pair available (1)

By Lips Vago

Located in Linkebeek, BE

This shelf is a creation of Lips Vago, the result of a merger between the Italian forge Vago and the Dutch locker manufacturer Lips, whose models were designed for archives and libra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Shelves

Materials

Metal

Italian industrial modern Yellow modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian industrial modern Yellow modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian industrial modern Yellow modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and shelf supports fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, merger between the Italian blacksmith company Vago a...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Red Metal, Lips Vago Style, Italy, 1974
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Red Metal, Lips Vago Style, Italy, 1974

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Red Metal, Lips Vago Style, Italy, 1974

By Lips Vago

Located in bari, IT

Il sistema di scaffalature nello stile Lips Vago. Realizzata interamente in acciaio pressopiegato e smaltato, la struttura si distingue per un sistema di montanti e ripiani a incast...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair of extra high bookcases in grey metal "Congress" by Lips Vago from the 70s
Pair of extra high bookcases in grey metal "Congress" by Lips Vago from the 70s

Pair of extra high bookcases in grey metal "Congress" by Lips Vago from the 70s

By Lips Vago

Located in Vigevano, PV

Lo scaffale è stato creato da Lips Vago, una fusione tra l'azienda italiana di fabbri Vago e l'azienda olandese di armadietti Lips, che ha progettato modelli per archivi e bibliotech...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcases

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, 'Congresso' shelving units, black lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Industrial flap cabinet in iron signed Lips Vago
Industrial flap cabinet in iron signed Lips Vago

Industrial flap cabinet in iron signed Lips Vago

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Very beautiful patina. Signed Lips Vago. Excellent quality. Features a dent on the upper right.

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Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Lips Vago Double Bookcase “Congresso” Model, white metal, Italy, 1960s
Lips Vago Double Bookcase “Congresso” Model, white metal, Italy, 1960s

Lips Vago Double Bookcase “Congresso” Model, white metal, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Lips Vago – Double Bookcase “Congresso” Model, 1960s Iconic double bookcase, Congresso model, produced by Lips Vago in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian modern modular black white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian modern modular black white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian modern modular black white bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

The structure consists of two black metal uprights. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, a merger between the Italian metalwork company Vago and the Dutch cabinet maker Lips.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

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Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960
Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960

Lips Vago Congresso Shelving Unit, Lips Vago, Italy, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in London, GB

The ‘Congresso’ shelf was originally manufactured by Lips Vago, a small design company that led modularity, elegance and style in functional design.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s
Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

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H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 14.57 in

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase with adjustable position shelves, enameled metal. Good conditions.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s
Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

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H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 14.57 in

Bookcase 'Congress' Lips Vago 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase with adjustable position shelves, enameled metal. Good conditions.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Archives and Libraries Shelf by Lips Vago
Archives and Libraries Shelf by Lips Vago

Archives and Libraries Shelf by Lips Vago

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H 82.68 in W 38.59 in D 13 in

Archives and Libraries Shelf by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Shelving unit, steel, by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960s. Vintage library shelf by Lips Vago from Italy.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Two Lips Vago Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in London, GB

These modest and strong shelves were manufactured by Lips Vago: a joining of the Italian blacksmith company Vago and the Dutch locker company Lips.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960
Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

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H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 27.56 in

Lips Vago Double Congresso Shelves, Italy, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in London, GB

The ‘Congresso’ shelving system was manufactured by Lips Vago, a small design company that led in functional, modular furniture.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa
Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

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H 78.75 in W 38.59 in D 12.6 in

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Libreria con ripiani a posizione regolabile, metallo smaltato.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa
Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

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H 78.75 in W 38.59 in D 12.6 in

Libreria 'Congresso' Lips Vago Anni 70 rossa

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Libreria con ripiani a posizione regolabile, metallo smaltato.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960
Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960

Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960

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H 98.43 in W 38.19 in D 17.72 in

Lips Vago Set of three 'Congresso' bookcases, 1960

By Lips Vago

Located in Oirlo, LI

The shelf was created by Lips Vago, a merger between Italian blacksmith company Vago and Dutch locker company Lips, which designed models for archives and libraries, including this o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago Congresso Bookcase Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s
Lips Vago Congresso Bookcase Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s

Lips Vago Congresso Bookcase Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s

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H 78.94 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in

Lips Vago Congresso Bookcase Metal, Italy, 1960s-1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase with compartments that can be adjusted in height. Enameled metal.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase Metal Italy 1960s-70s
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase Metal Italy 1960s-70s

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase Metal Italy 1960s-70s

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H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 27.56 in

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase Metal Italy 1960s-70s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Center bookcase, usable from both sides, with adjustable shelves; enamelled metal.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Two Bookcases 'Congress' Lips Vago 60s-70s
Two Bookcases 'Congress' Lips Vago 60s-70s

Two Bookcases 'Congress' Lips Vago 60s-70s

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H 59.06 in W 38.59 in D 17.33 in

Two Bookcases 'Congress' Lips Vago 60s-70s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of green enameled metal bookcases with adjustable position shelves. Good conditions.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Pair 'Congress' Bookcases Lips Vago 70s White
Pair 'Congress' Bookcases Lips Vago 70s White

Pair 'Congress' Bookcases Lips Vago 70s White

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H 86.62 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in

Pair 'Congress' Bookcases Lips Vago 70s White

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of bookcases with adjustable position shelves made of enameled metal. Good Condition

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Red Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Red Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Congresso Bookcase in Red Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In red lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congress Library in Black by Lips Vago, Italy
Industrial Congress Library in Black by Lips Vago, Italy

Industrial Congress Library in Black by Lips Vago, Italy

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Lips Vago "Congresso" Modular Bookshelf – Black Steel, 1970s, Italy This iconic Lips Vago modular bookshelf, known as the "Congresso" model, is a perfect example of Italian industria...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s
Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s

Lips Vago set of two Congresso industrial shelving unit 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in bari, IT

Lips Vago industrial metal shelving unit Congress model early 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Prouve Style Industrial 'Triennale' Green Steel Shelving by Lips Vago
Prouve Style Industrial 'Triennale' Green Steel Shelving by Lips Vago

Prouve Style Industrial 'Triennale' Green Steel Shelving by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning, Mid-Century, Lips Vago 'Triennale' steel shelving units or bookcases.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago Enamelled Metal, Italy, 1970s
Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago Enamelled Metal, Italy, 1970s

Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago Enamelled Metal, Italy, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Bookcase with adjustable shelves; enamelled metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian Space Age Red Metal Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian Space Age Red Metal Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian Space Age Red Metal Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1970s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Produced by the Lips Vago company in 1970s and winner of the Compasso d'oro.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago Congress Bookcase in Orange Metal, Modern Vintage Design
Lips Vago Congress Bookcase in Orange Metal, Modern Vintage Design

Lips Vago Congress Bookcase in Orange Metal, Modern Vintage Design

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Elegante e distintiva libreria “Lips Vago”, un pezzo di design dal forte impatto visivo che coniuga funzionalità e carattere estetico.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and shelf supports fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components. It was produced by Lips Vago in 1960s, a merger between the Italian locksmith compan...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Italian mid-century Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s

Italian mid-century Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

This bookcase is in perfect industrial mid-century modern style. Produced by Lips Vago in approx. 1960s, a merger between the Italian locksmith company Vago and the Dutch cabinet com...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and shelf supports fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1960s, a merger between the Italian locksmith company Vago ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress  by Lips Vago, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern green Modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and shelf supports fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1960s, a merger between the Italian locksmith company Vago ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Congresso modular bookcase in dark red metal, Italian, by Lips Vago 1968
Congresso modular bookcase in dark red metal, Italian, by Lips Vago 1968

Congresso modular bookcase in dark red metal, Italian, by Lips Vago 1968

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Mensole e reggi mensola fissati ad incastro manualmente, senza bisogno di altre componenti. Prodotta da Lips Vago nel 1960 ca., fusione tra l'azienda italiana di fabbri Vago e l'azie...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s

By Lips Vago

Located in MIlano, IT

Shelves and shelf supports are fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components. Produced by Lips Vago in 1960s, a merger between the Italian locksmith company V...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Trienniale Bookcase or Shelving System in Green Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

'Trienniale' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In dark green lacquered steel, Italy, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago
Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

Industrial Congresso Bookcase or Shelving System in White Steel by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in London, London

'Congresso' shelving unit by Lips Vago. In white lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Black Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago
Black Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago

Black Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago

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H 86.62 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in

Black Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases from the 1960s exude an aura of timeless sophistication and functional elegance.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases
Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases

Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases

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H 118.12 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in

Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases

Located in Milano, IT

Lips Vago's trio of black Congress bookcases from the 1960s exude an aura of timeless sophistication and functional elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian industrial modern orange metal bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s
Italian industrial modern orange metal bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Italian industrial modern orange metal bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Rectangular shelves and shelf supports fixed by interlocking manually, without the need for other components, to the structure. Produced by Lips Vago in 1970s, merger between the Ita...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago Shelving System
Lips Vago Shelving System

Lips Vago Shelving System

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H 82.68 in W 38.98 in D 28.35 in

Lips Vago Shelving System

By Lips Vago

Located in London, England

Fully adjustable steel shelving unit produced by Dutch-Italian company, LIPS VAGO. Designed for the “Triennale” Milano, 1954.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Red Metal Book Case
Lips Vago 'Congresso' Red Metal Book Case

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Red Metal Book Case

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H 86.62 in W 80.32 in D 13.39 in

Lips Vago 'Congresso' Red Metal Book Case

By Lips Vago

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lips Vago, shelving unit, steel, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962
Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962

Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962

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H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in

Metal Shelf Unit by Lips Vago, 1962

By Lips Vago

Located in Brussels, BE

Lips Vago is an Italian firm which created this model known as « Congresso ».

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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Congresso by Lips Vago Metal Red Orange Bookcase 60s
Congresso by Lips Vago Metal Red Orange Bookcase 60s

Congresso by Lips Vago Metal Red Orange Bookcase 60s

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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 14.97 in

Congresso by Lips Vago Metal Red Orange Bookcase 60s

By Lips Vago

Located in Padova, IT

The library was manufactured by Lips Vago: a coming together of the Italian blacksmith company Vago and the Dutch locker company Lips.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black
Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black

Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black

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H 86.62 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in

Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black

By Lips Vago

Located in Milano, IT

The trio of black Congress bookshelves by Lips Vago from the 1960s exudes an aura of timeless sophistication and functional elegance.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Steel

Orange Coral steel freestanding Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1968
Orange Coral steel freestanding Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1968

Orange Coral steel freestanding Congress Bookcase by Lips Vago, 1968

By Lips Vago

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Congress model bookcase produced by Lips Vago since the 60s in painted steel. The bookcase is completely dismantled and its shelves adjustable in height.

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's
Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

Set of 2 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

By Lips Vago

Located in Uithoorn, NL

The Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet robust design, perfect for both modern and industrial interior styles.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's
Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

Set of 3 'Congresso' modular freestanding shelves by Lips Vago, Italy, 1960's

By Lips Vago

Located in Uithoorn, NL

This set of 3 Italian Lips Vago 'Congresso' freestanding shelves/bookcases showcase an elegant yet robust design, which would work perfectly for any modern or industrial interiors.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago
Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago

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H 86.62 in W 64.57 in D 14.97 in

Congresso Bookshelves by Lips Vago

By Lips Vago

Located in Savona, IT

The Lips Vago design team created the bookshelves in the late 1950s, the first and true example of high technology, the Lips Vago Congresso Library today stands out for its unmistaka...

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Shelf Congresso, Lips Vago
Shelf Congresso, Lips Vago

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Shelf Congresso, Lips Vago. Made on 1968.

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