Bookcase Model LB12
Manufactured by Misuraemme
Italy, 1970s
Wood

Measurements
390 x 265 x 32h cm
153,5 x 104,3 x 12,6h in

Provenance
Private collection

Literature
G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000. Per l'arredamento domestico, Allemandi & C., Torino, 2003, Vol. I, p. 42

Biography
Ignazio Gardella (1905–1999) was an influential Italian architect and designer, widely recognized for his contributions to modernist architecture and design in the 20th century. Born in Milan in 1905, he studied civil engineering at the Politecnico di Milano and later architecture at the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia.
Gardella was a key figure in the Italian Rationalist movement, blending clean, functional forms with a deep sensitivity to materials and historical context. His work encompassed both large-scale architectural projects—such as the Antituberculosis Dispensary in Alessandria (1938)—and smaller, iconic furniture designs for firms like Azucena, a company he co-founded in 1947.
Known for pieces such as the "Digamma" armchair and lighting designs, Gardella’s furniture reflects his pursuit of timeless elegance and innovation. Over his career, he received numerous accolades, including the Compasso d’Oro and honorary memberships in international architectural academies.