Shanghai Bookcase by Alivar – Sculptural Italian Design

Designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Alivar, the Shanghai Bookcase is a bold, sculptural statement piece that combines form and function. Inspired by architectural rhythms and modernist aesthetics, Shanghai features a modular grid of vertical and horizontal planes — simultaneously minimal and dynamic.

Its lacquered MDF or oak finish and internal Baydur® polyurethane frame give it both durability and distinctive style. Ideal as a freestanding room divider, wall unit, or feature piece, Shanghai transforms books and objects into a curated composition.

LSH1 & LSH3 has inner shelves in MDF covered in HD Light Cement “French grey colour”. External frame in heat-treated or black-stained oak or in MDF. Inner frame in Baydur rigid structural Polyurethane obtained by a steel mould, covered in grey spatulated concrete or matt painted as per our wood samples card. LSH2 & LSH4 shelves are finished in matte lacquer.

Materials & Finishes:

• External Structure:

  • Heat-treated oak

  • Black-stained oak

  • Lacquered MDF (various matte finishes)

• Inner Frame: Baydur® rigid polyurethane, coated in spatulated concrete or matte lacquer

• Shelves: MDF with Duxilon® process, available in white, grey, cord, or black

Dimensions:

LSH1 - LSH2 (Inches)
L/W 162 H 237 P/D 31
W 64” H 93” D 12”

LSH3 - LSH4 (XL)
L/W 312 H 237 P/D 31
W 122,8” H 93” D 12”

Availability & Ordering:

This product is available for special order. Please contact us for pricing, customization options, and lead times.

Specifications / Finishes

Availability: Special Order (12 to 14 Weeks)