Meritalia Cross Bookcase Carlo Contin

Cross by Meritalia is a designer bookcase created by Carlo Contin, featuring a solid ash wood structure in which the supporting diagonal cross becomes the defining architectural element. Rather than concealing its structure, the design celebrates it, transforming a functional bookcase into a sculptural furnishing piece. Cross turns storage into an architectural statement.

The distinctive diagonal cross recalls the concept of the Vitruvian figure, expressing the act of supporting as the very essence of the design. Visible from both the front and the back, the cross becomes the visual identity of the bookcase, while the lightweight ash wood shelves appear suspended within the structure, creating a balance between visual lightness and structural solidity. This double-sided quality also makes Cross an ideal freestanding room divider. The bookcase fits naturally into spaces such as the living room or the office, and works equally well as a standalone statement piece or combined with multiple units to create striking compositions suited to both residential and contract interiors. Its unexpected geometry allows endless layout possibilities, adapting to contemporary, minimalist and eclectic settings alike.

Available in White and Black finishes, both crafted in ash wood, Cross highlights books and decorative objects while preserving the purity of its sculptural design.

More than a bookcase, Cross is a contemporary design object combining craftsmanship, structural innovation and timeless Italian design philosophy, true to the vision of Meritalia.