Tonelli Trasparenza Glass Bookcase

The Tonelli Trasparenza glass bookcase is a living room bookcase made from 12mm glass shelves held by three chromed metal supports. It was designed by D'Urbino and Lomazzi and comes from Italy, in four sizes with either five or six shelves.

A bookcase that stays visually light

Because the shelves are glass, the bookcase lets light and sightlines pass through instead of closing off a wall. Books, objects and framed pieces stand out against the room behind them, and the chromed metal supports keep the structure slim. It suits a living room that needs display and storage without a heavy case piece. It also sits comfortably with other glass furniture in the same space.

Trasparenza specifications

• Material: glass shelves, 12mm (half an inch) thick
• Structure: 3 chromed metal supports
• Five shelves: 35w x 12d x 59h inches or 47w x 12d x 59h inches
• Six shelves: 35w x 12d x 72h inches or 47w x 12d x 72h inches
• Made in Italy by Tonelli

The shallow 12 inch depth works for books and for narrow wall spaces. The taller six shelf versions stand 72 inches high. The five shelf versions stand 59 inches high, which suits lower walls and rooms with limited ceiling height.

About the designers

D'Urbino and Lomazzi are the design duo behind this piece. See more of their work on the D'Urbino and Lomazzi page, or browse Tonelli bookcases and the full Tonelli glass furniture collection. For other storage options, see our bookcases.

FAQ

How much weight can each Trasparenza shelf hold?

Each shelf has a maximum admitted load of 22 kg (48 lbs). Spread heavier items such as stacked hardcovers across several shelves rather than concentrating them on one.

Who designed the Tonelli Trasparenza bookcase?

Trasparenza was designed by D'Urbino and Lomazzi and is produced by Tonelli in Italy. Tonelli is known for its glass furniture, and this bookcase follows that focus.

Which Trasparenza size should I choose?

Choose by wall height and width. The five shelf models are 59 inches tall, and the six shelf models are 72 inches tall. Each height comes in a 35 inch or 47 inch wide version. All sizes are 12 inches deep.

Where does a glass bookcase like Trasparenza fit best?

It is listed as living room furniture. The open glass shelves also work well for displaying books and objects along a wall or as a room divider in a larger space.

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