Antonio Critterio. The name alone conjures up a man of style and smarts. In this case, both are true. Critterio, born in Meda, Italy, in 1950, is an accomplished architect whose work has been exhibited and published all over the world. B&B Italia hired Critterio to design a collection of furniture reflective of Italian culture and tastes. The series, referred to as the Domus 00 Collection, features a swank bookcase. It's a floor-standing unit with four compartments, each divided into two sections. Clear glass covers most of the shelving space, providing an extra measure of protectionand reverencefor your books and keepsakes. The piece, which stands a bit over five-feet tall, has a matte lacquered finish and is available in seven colors. A stylish, smart man like Antonio Critterio can't be had for cheap, though. You'll invest some $5,149 for this piece of Italian cool. But that can be a small price to pay for what some would call perfection.

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