Trasformatio Collection Tango Bookcases by Michele Iodice for Esprit Nouveau Gallery, 2022, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

LIMITED EDITION 2/2

Modular structures in pre-painted iron and shaped glass,
bases in maple wood design Aldo Tura, Italy 1960/2022

TRASFORMATIO

Michele Iodice for Esprit Nouveau gallery

“Trasformatio” is a design line, introduced in the occasion of Edit Napoli 2021.
It was born by the collaboration of the artist Michele Iodice (1956, Napoli) with Esprit Nouveau Gallery
from Naples (Via Calabritto, 20 -Palazzo Calabritto Napoli 80121), founded in 2007.
Alberta Saladino, founder and soul of Esprit Nouveau Gallery, has been proactively involved in ‘900 antique
pieces research during the last twenty years and invited Michele Iodice to think of a way to reinterpret some
Art Deco complementary design and furnishing pieces, from her private collection.
Trasformatio project has a pioneer and artistic soul able to set the connection lines between past, present and
future.
The whole idea was born with the aim to explore interactions between art and design.
Trasformatio traces an historical path in human minds, that starts with the birth of design and reaches our
living present, embracing artistic novelties with wisdom.
The common thread of the exhibition is dynamism.
“Most of the people think a furnishing piece can only be a set of elements that move in the emptiness of
space. Nevertheless, for others it can be poetry”.
Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976), described his most successful pieces of work with the above words.
Michele Iodice, fully interprets his thought through Trasformatio. His art works are fluctuating in a dynamic
equilibrium where they are able to break the physical limits of traditional static furniture, attributing them
movement and lightness.
Trasformatio artistic methods can be applied to every kind of support.
It does not reproduce, but it tears the item out of its traditional context to revive it, instead, in a completely
different and new environment.
The setup personally curated by the Neapolitan artist, combines a collection of pieces that express the close
relationship between design and contemporary art, as well as the strong connection between cultural
stratification and innovation.
Every object signed by Michele Iodice is rigorously realized by local artisans and tells about the attention to
detail behind it, in a process that enhances the principles and values of “artigianato cosciente”, in English,
“conscious craftsmanship”.
The materials used spans from wood, parchment, and Plexiglas, to steel, combined in a fusion that is aimed
to reflect the complexity of the research that Iodice has been performing since years.

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Creator	Michele Iodice
Manufacturer	Michele Iodice
Design Period	From 2000
Year	2022
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	The style of the design is reminiscent of the designer and/or manufacturer
Style	Midcentury
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	WFB-1696902
Materials	Iron, Maple
Color	Beige, black
Width	63 cm 63 cm
Depth	31 cm 31 cm
Height	232 cm 232 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.