Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti
The Cavalletto Shelf by Angelo Mangiarotti is an iconic Italian shelving system distinguished by its innovative construction, modular design, and use of natural wood. Originally designed in the 1950s, the Cavalletto system demonstrates Mangiarotti’s pioneering approach to furniture, where structure and assembly become integral elements of the design. The shelving is supported by distinctive inverted V-shaped trestles that connect to the shelves through a precise gravity-based joint, creating a stable structure without conventional hardware.
Produced by Agapecasa, the Cavalletto Shelf is finished in natural oak, emphasizing the warmth, grain, and tactile character of the wood. Its modular construction allows individual components to be arranged and expanded to suit different spaces and storage requirements. The clean geometry and exposed structural elements give the shelving system a strong architectural presence while maintaining the simplicity associated with modern Italian furniture.
Designed as both functional storage and a study in construction, the Cavalletto Shelf is well suited to contemporary residential interiors, libraries, offices, galleries, and hospitality spaces. Its combination of solid wood craftsmanship, modular versatility, and distinctive structural detail makes it a significant example of mid-century Italian design and an enduring work by Angelo Mangiarotti.
W 82 1/4” (209CM)
D 15 3/4” (40CM)
H 46 5/8” (118.4CM)
Agapecasa is an Italian design brand dedicated to the production and preservation of influential works from the history of modern Italian design. The brand brings together design research, Italian craftsmanship, and contemporary manufacturing to produce furniture and objects by internationally recognized designers.
Agapecasa is particularly known for its collaboration with the estate and archive of Angelo Mangiarotti, bringing his innovative furniture designs to contemporary interiors. His work is characterized by an understanding of material, proportion, structure, and construction, with designs that reveal how furniture can be assembled through intelligent and often unconventional systems. The Agapecasa collection continues this approach through carefully produced pieces for contemporary residential, hospitality, and architectural environments.
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti
The Cavalletto Shelf by Angelo Mangiarotti is an iconic Italian shelving system distinguished by its innovative construction, modular design, and use of natural wood. Originally designed in the 1950s, the Cavalletto system demonstrates Mangiarotti’s pioneering approach to furniture, where structure and assembly become integral elements of the design. The shelving is supported by distinctive inverted V-shaped trestles that connect to the shelves through a precise gravity-based joint, creating a stable structure without conventional hardware.
Produced by Agapecasa, the Cavalletto Shelf is finished in natural oak, emphasizing the warmth, grain, and tactile character of the wood. Its modular construction allows individual components to be arranged and expanded to suit different spaces and storage requirements. The clean geometry and exposed structural elements give the shelving system a strong architectural presence while maintaining the simplicity associated with modern Italian furniture.
Designed as both functional storage and a study in construction, the Cavalletto Shelf is well suited to contemporary residential interiors, libraries, offices, galleries, and hospitality spaces. Its combination of solid wood craftsmanship, modular versatility, and distinctive structural detail makes it a significant example of mid-century Italian design and an enduring work by Angelo Mangiarotti.
W 82 1/4” (209CM)
D 15 3/4” (40CM)
H 46 5/8” (118.4CM)
Agapecasa is an Italian design brand dedicated to the production and preservation of influential works from the history of modern Italian design. The brand brings together design research, Italian craftsmanship, and contemporary manufacturing to produce furniture and objects by internationally recognized designers.
Agapecasa is particularly known for its collaboration with the estate and archive of Angelo Mangiarotti, bringing his innovative furniture designs to contemporary interiors. His work is characterized by an understanding of material, proportion, structure, and construction, with designs that reveal how furniture can be assembled through intelligent and often unconventional systems. The Agapecasa collection continues this approach through carefully produced pieces for contemporary residential, hospitality, and architectural environments.
