Modern Italian Design as a Canvas for Cultural Expression

At NOA Living, we believe that great interiors are not only curated—they are composed. To balance the soulful presence of our rare ethnographic art and hand-carved heirlooms, we have thoughtfully selected contemporary pieces from Bontempi Casa, one of Italy’s most revered design houses.

Renowned for its masterful synthesis of form, function, and modern elegance, Bontempi Casa brings a refined architectural clarity to the home. With clean lines, advanced materials, and a strong yet understated visual language, these sideboards and bookcases provide the perfect counterpoint to the organic textures and symbolic narratives found in African, Middle Eastern, and Asian sculptural works.

Each piece, whether a lacquered sideboard or a minimalist shelving system, reflects Bontempi’s enduring commitment to Italian innovation and craftsmanship. Yet within the context of NOA Living’s world, these forms become more than furniture—they become a backdrop for story, a stage upon which objects of heritage and memory may shine.

In this way, our collection is not simply about function or trend. It is about creating harmony between worlds: the sleek modernism of Italy and the timeless voices of traditional cultures. This dialogue—between past and present, between ancestral craftsmanship and design purity—is the essence of NOA Living.

Sideboards and Bookcases

Sideboards and Bookcases

Showing all 8 artworks

Charlotte, Designed by Shannon Sadler
98.4"x13.4"x94.5 "min to 130" max Bookcase housing, lacquered metal containers. Ceiling or wall fixed. $5,544.00

Madison Cocktail Cabinet, Designed by Studio Contromano
64 x 40 x 16 ″ Sideboard in hardwood, 2 hinged doors, inside shelf in clear glass, mirrored inside back. $7,243.00

Charlotte, Designed by Shannon Sadler
69"x13.4"x94.5 "min to 130" max Bookcase housing, lacquered metal containers. Ceiling or wall fixed. $4,124.00

Lexington, Designed by Studio Contromano
71.7 x 88.6 x 15 ″ Bookcase with customizable, lacquered, metal frame. $3,580.00

Enea Sideboard, Designed by Bontempi Casa
19.7 x 63 x 20.9 ″ Storage unit and tall boy in matte, lacquered hardwood. Drawers' front panels in glossy, lacquered glass. $2,759.00

Amsterdam Chest of Drawers, Designed by Silvia & Maurizio Varsi
27 x 105 x 20 ″ Modular, hard-wooden sideboard with four cabinets and optional, open shelving units. $7,716.00

Cosmopolitan Sideboard in SuperMarble, Designed by Studio Contromano
27 x 96 x 21 ″ Sideboard with hardwood frame. Outer panels in SuperCeramic or SuperMarble. $10,984.00

Madison Superior Cocktail Cabinet, Designed by Studio Contromano
64 x 40 x 18 ″ Supermarble sideboard with two hinged doors, clear glass shelf, mirrored back. $14,818.00