Modular Colored Metal Wall Racks by A.D. Dekker for Tomado, 1950s, Set of 13

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Characteristic and very decorative modular shelving unit from the Netherlands, all genuin Tomado. Heavy quality and original from the fifties! … Read more Characteristic and very decorative modular shelving unit from the Netherlands, all genuin Tomado. Heavy quality and original from the fifties! ( documented and pictured in the original Tomado catalogue of that time ). Contains a rare writing desk shelf and basket.

This set contains:
9 shelves ( 1 grey desk shelf, 1 teak, 2 black, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 orange, 1 dark yellow, 1 metal basket ).
4 black iron ladders

One normal shelf measures 65 x 19 cm.

Thanks to the mixture of materials teak and colored metal this rack evokes the right modernist mix and match atmosphere.

All parts in very good condition with minor wear, some well restored. All ready for instant use.

During the fifties, Designers such as Mathieu Mategot, Cees Braakman Friso Kramer and Dekker became very succesful developing small, affordable metal household and shelving products by using modern innovative methods of production and design. The origin of the optimistic color scheme can be found in the early work of Rietveld and Eames. This piece has an attribution mark,
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