Albero Bookcase
The Albero bookcase by Isao Hosoe for Tonelli Design stacks angled glass shelves into a slender, tree-like tower.
Its revolving base gives access to books and magazines from different sides, while the transparent structure keeps the stored items visible. The freestanding design creates a sculptural reading corner with a small circular footprint.
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- Brand
- Tonelli
- Designer
- Isao Hosoe
- Descriptor
- Revolving glass bookcase with angled shelves
- Country
- Italy
- Dimensions
- Ø 19.7″ × 65.7″ H (Ø 50 × 167 cm)Click here to open the spec sheet
- Materials
- 01Revolving glass base
The freestanding tower turns to bring books and magazines within reach from different sides.
- 0250 cm circular footprint
The angled shelf structure rises to 167 cm while occupying a round base.
Albero is a freestanding glass bookcase with angled shelves rising above a revolving base.
The open construction keeps books and magazines visible within its stacked compartments. A circular 50 cm footprint supports the 167 cm tall tower. Rotation allows access from different sides, creating a separate storage point beside a reading chair or within a living room.
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Italian glass furniture that explores transparency and structure, from extending dining tables to sculptural consoles, shelving and mirrors.
Isao Hosoe
Isao Hosoe trained in aerospace engineering at Nihon University in Tokyo before moving to Milan in 1967. He worked with Alberto Rosselli at Studio Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli and developed a practice in industrial design. He also taught and lectured at institutions including the Politecnico di Milano, Domus Academy and ISIA Florence.
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- Footprint checked against your floor planPlus doorways, stairs and clearances
- Leather, fabric and colour chosen with youand more, in the showroom
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