Pair of wall shelves; Spain, 1960.

Pair of wall shelves; Spain, 1960.
Bamboo and wood.
Measurements: 38 x 20 cm.
Pair of handcrafted wall shelves. Their cylindrical structure, defined by a series of bamboo rods arranged radially, creates an interplay that lends the set a remarkable visual lightness. The open geometry not only responds to an aesthetic pursuit but also highlights a functional conception of space.
These pieces are part of a design movement that was widespread in Europe during the 1950s and 1960s, when the rise of modern interiors coexisted with a renewed fascination for plant-based materials, driven by Scandinavian, Mediterranean, and tropical influences. Bamboo, traditionally associated with handicrafts and veranda or garden furniture, was reinterpreted in a contemporary key to be integrated into sophisticated interiors, bringing warmth, texture, and a light aesthetic that resonated with the principles of organic modernism.