valentina crepax furniture by andrea radice + folco orlandini
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valentina crepax furniture by andrea radice + folco orlandini


room divider
1190 x 265 x 1700 cm


italian comic artist guido crepax (1933 - 2003) was known for his iconic heroine 'valentina',
one of the most recognized graphic novel characters of the 1960s. the young photographer is identified by her
signature haircut and voluptuous body, presenting readers with erotic storylines of suspense and surreality. 

italian designers andrea radice and folco orlandini have developed the 'valentina' line of furniture to pay hommage
to the femme fatale and her creator. produced by brazilian manufacturer schuster, the collection features a room divider,
mobile bar, bookcase, side table, all depicting live size imagery of the comic book vixen at work and at play.



the panels can be taken apart and arranged in various ways according to one's needs



mobile bar
1100 x 450 x 1430 cm



bookcase
1100 x 430 x 1745 cm



side table
540 x 530 x 600 cm



the side table has a sliding top which allows one to store small items within

andrea db
02.23.12  
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vk   02.23.12
Thank you
Your blog is very nice and informative.
furniture trader   02.24.12
Oh God these are so nice. If it's Milo Manara's drawings I'd certainly buy it.
Arkasha   02.26.12
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