In a library, no shelf stays empty for long. Like nature, libraries abhor a vacuum.
There is a weight to be “carried” both literally and metaphorically: the weight of culture. Every library is, by nature, an unfinished creation — a constant work in progress. Every empty shelf hints at the books yet to come. And they will come. The library shelves will fill, and more will be needed: more books, more shelves. Because when everything we are living through today has passed, perhaps we will finally be ready to re-evaluate the role and value of culture, of learning, and of knowledge.
Italian-Made Library Furniture
At GAM, we understand this deeply. That’s why our technical team is always on the front line when it comes to designing educational and cultural spaces—often working hand-in-hand with architects and librarians directly involved in shaping the spaces to be furnished. Our goal is to “support” the weight of the past in order to build the future and embrace the present.
One of the most common misconceptions about libraries is that people go there to find a specific book they already know about. In truth, the real magic lies in discovering books you didn’t even know existed—books that, unexpectedly, turn out to be the most meaningful.
Every Book in Its Place - with GAM Library Furniture
And that’s where the silent importance of the bookshelf comes into play once again. Yes, we bear real responsibility for today’s choices and tomorrow’s stories - for the scripts of your evenings, your imagination, your passions. It partly depends on us whether your eyes land on a thriller or a romance while browsing the shelves.
Beyond these musings, we take pride in the craftsmanship inherited from our predecessor, Gonzagarredi. Our ability to customize, transform, and adapt furniture to meet each client's unique needs - and our unwavering attention to detail - are values we strive to enhance every day at GAM.
Sure, today’s tools are more advanced - we design and manufacture with cutting-edge technology - but our ability to step beyond the standard, to create, and sometimes to take bold steps, has not changed. Our spirit remains intact, just as the spirit of libraries has endured. Libraries are where imagination is stored and sparked - where we envision both your future and ours.
Reinventing the Library Space
We have witnessed deep transformations in this sector. Years ago, with the rise of digital books, many predicted the demise of public libraries. And yet, to our great satisfaction, municipalities, schools, and universities continue to invest year after year in the creation of libraries, play centers, and cultural hubs - places that are increasingly becoming centers of community life.
The challenge each time is to create a unique environment that harmonizes with the architecture of the building while enhancing it - never losing sight of functionality.
Libraries open windows to the world. They inspire us to explore, to achieve, and to contribute to a better quality of life. In short, they enrich our existence - a weight we proudly bear... in every sense of the word.