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SYSTEME 037
Composition B
W. 240 x H. 205 x D. 40 cm
Designed by Bernard Fischler & JOE COLOMBO
Towards the end of the 1960s, metal began to gain prominence in the world of furniture. Several modular shelving systems with round tubes existed but faced issues with connectors that were either unattractive or unstable. In 1967, Bernard FISCHLER asked Joe COLOMBO, with whom he had a strong friendship, to take on the challenge using a structure with 13mm diameter chrome tubes. Joe designed an aluminum die-cast connector that uniquely expels air from the tubes to ensure support and stability. The concept was approved! The System 037 bookcases were distributed until 1974. ...
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Modular Shelving System.
Structure made of pre-polished Ø13mm Asform-type steel tubes. Connectors in pressure-cast aluminum. Satin black epoxy lacquered or high-gloss Black Nickel finish. Shelves, sides, backs, and compartments made of 12mm thick medium-density fiberboard, veneered with American walnut and varnished.
Made in Europe
Ø13mm steel tube and black nickel-finished aluminum connectors / Shelves in American walnut / Shelves in gray glass.
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This product has been identified as eco-designed by our qualitative assessment tool developed in collaboration with the FCBA*: it has been assessed according to 8 criteria corresponding to each stage of its life cycle.
*Technological Institute: Forest, Cellulose, Wood-construction and Furniture.
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Eco-design
This product was assessed in our Eco8 quality assessment tool based on 8 environmental impact criteria, each one scored out of 4. Its final score is the average score achieved across all criteria. To qualify as Eco-designed, an average equal to or above 3/4 is required.
Mark: undefined/4
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1 - Structure and filling - excl. hardware 2.5/4
Made of MDF - a renewable resource - and steel
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2 - Upholstery 4/4
Product without upholstery
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3 - Glue and finishes 3/4
Assembled with vinyl glue - glue that is easily dissolved in water -
Water-based finish, does not require solvents or external agents
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4 - Workshop’s environmental management 1/4
Manufactured in a workshop with no environmental certification.
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5 - Use and durability 4/4
Product without mechanisms
Repairable structure and surface - which extends the model’s useful life -
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6 - Energy consumption 4/4
Non-electric product
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7 - Number of materials 3/4
Model made of two different materials only: we strive to reduce the number of different materials to promote fast recycling
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8 - Separability of elements with a different composition 4/4
Fully separable elements
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SYSTEME 037
Composition B
W. 240 x H. 205 x D. 40 cm