Vintage Magazine Rack in Smoked Acrylic Glass, 1960s

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This rare magazine rack made of smoke-colored Plexiglas is a prime example of the futuristic, elegant design of the 1970s, … Read more This rare magazine rack made of smoke-colored Plexiglas is a prime example of the futuristic, elegant design of the 1970s, which is now associated with the term Space Age or Italian Modern. The clear, flowing shape made from a single piece of curved Plexiglas impressively shows the design possibilities of the then new material. A circular finger hole in the middle serves as both a functional and stylistic detail - typical of the minimalist but expressive design of that era.

The color in smoky gray-brown (smoke) gives the piece a reserved elegance that fits perfectly into both modern and retro-inspired interiors. Such pieces were often attributed to Italian designers such as Giotto Stoppino or Michel Dumas, although the exact origin of many examples remained unclear - which makes the objects all the more sought after today. See less