Original Ptolomeo Bookcase
The Original Ptolomeo bookcase by Bruno Rainaldi for Opinion Ciatti turns a vertical stack of books into a freestanding display.
Thin steel shelves become less visible as books fill the column, while a broad base and adjustable feet support the structure. Different heights and finishes, plus optional display shelves and lighting, adapt the compact design to a reading corner or living space.
Every detail, considered.
- Brand
- Opinion Ciatti
- Collection
- Ptolomeo
- Designer
- Bruno Rainaldi
- Descriptor
- Freestanding steel bookcase with narrow shelves
- Country
- Italy
- Materials
- 01Adjustable base feet
Individual feet level the freestanding column on the floor.
- 02Optional LED lighting kit
A separate LED strip attaches to the column to illuminate the book arrangement.
- 03Optional larger display shelf
A separate steel accessory adds a broader bedside or working surface between the book shelves.
The Original Ptolomeo Bookcase supports a vertical stack of books on narrow steel shelves.
A broad base with adjustable feet stabilizes the freestanding column. Different heights and surface treatments provide separate formats for reading corners or living spaces. Optional accessories include a larger display shelf, supports for oversized publications and a LED lighting kit.
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Bruno Rainaldi
Bruno Rainaldi began in design communication and retail before founding Studio Rari in the 1980s. His work combined creative direction with furniture design. A long collaboration with the Ciatti family led to the development of CCR and later Opinion Ciatti, alongside projects for other Italian manufacturers.
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