For those with a lot of books and little space to store them, the Sapien Bookcase (2003) by Bruno Rainaldi provides a unique solution by holding texts horizontally in a vertical stack. When fully loaded, the bookcase virtually disappears behind the books. Made in Italy.

• The Tall Sapien’s 14 shelves can accommodate up to 70 small and large books in a very compact footprint.
• The Short bookcase has 10 shelves, holding up to 50 books.
• The removable shelves are a mere 2mm thick, but each can hold approximately five books, or 20 lbs.
• All-metal construction and a heavy, weighted base ensure the design's strength and stability.