Conceived by the fertile imagination of designer Marcantonio, the Turtle Carry Bookcase transforms the natural world into an artistic concept infused with a touch of refined irony. A charming turtle supports a slender, powder-coated steel vertical structure featuring three shelves—designed to hold your favorite books in complete safety. The base is crafted from mass-colored, 100% recyclable polyethylene (LDPE), combining visual lightness with the durability of fine Italian craftsmanship. Measuring 58 cm in width, 40 cm in depth, and 93 cm in height, the Turtle Carry Bookcase is the perfect decorative piece for adding a pop-art, sculptural touch to living areas, reading nooks, modern offices, and high-end contract spaces.
Technical Specifications
Designer and Model: Marcantonio — Turtle Carry Bookcase
Type: Freestanding decorative bookcase / Sculptural book holder
Base Material: Mass-colored, recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Structure and Shelving Material: High-resistance powder-coated steel
Load Capacity: Maximum capacity of 4 kg per individual shelf
Configuration: 3-shelf structure integrated onto a turtle-shaped base
Sustainability and Origin: 100% recyclable material (PE-LD code) — Entirely Made in Italy
Dimensions and Footprint (in cm)
Model
Length (cm)
Width / Depth (cm)
Total Height (cm)
Number of Shelves
Max Load per Shelf
Net Weight
Turtle Carry Bookcase
58 cm
40 cm
93 cm
3 Shelves
4 kg per shelf
3.50 kg
Materials, Sustainability, and Aesthetic Details
Narrative and Figurative Design: Marcantonio’s poetic approach reinterprets zoomorphic forms in a functional way, creating a piece that captures attention and serves as a true conversation starter in any interior.
Lightness and Stability: Weighing only 3.50 kg, the bookcase is easy to move while ensuring perfect stability, thanks to the balanced distribution of its metal frame across the base.
Environmental Consciousness: The polyethylene base
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is fully recyclable at the end of its life cycle, in line with modern sustainability and eco-design requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the maximum weight that each shelf can support? Each individual shelf of the steel structure is tested to support a maximum load of 4 kg (equivalent to several volumes or medium-to-large art books).
2. Can the Turtle Carry bookcase be placed in a garden or on a terrace? No; the bookcase is designed and certified exclusively for use in dry indoor environments, in order to best preserve the finish of the steel’s paint coating.
