1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal

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French magazine rack, 1950s–60s constructed from black lacquered tubular steel with a folded perforated metal body in yellow.

The angular … Read more French magazine rack, 1950s–60s constructed from black lacquered tubular steel with a folded perforated metal body in yellow.

The angular frame creates a floating effect, reinforcing its sculptural quality.

Functional yet visually precise, this is a restrained example of mid-century French design practical, linear, and quietly expressive.

Wear consistent with age and use.

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Why We Love It

• The tension between the strict black frame and the vibrant perforated metal creates a bold graphic silhouette.
• It feels light yet architectural — a functional object that reads almost like a small sculpture.

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We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio.
Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th-century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques, and interesting materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does.

All our pieces are expertly restored at our atelier and we only offer items that will last another lifetime. Our 350 square meter workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honour a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be light age-related wear but no hard damages or structural issues.

Since the launch of our gallery in late 2017, we have exported over 1200 items to buyers in 21 countries located in all four corners of the world from Europe and North America to Asia and Australia. In the United States alone, we have ensured the delivery of over 150 pieces of all sizes (from massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states.
We take the utmost attention to our packaging by building robust made-to-measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost-effective delivery prices for every client. Most deliveries arrive smoothly in less than 8 days. We are located both in Paris and Rabat. FYI the Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) went into effect on January 1, 2006. Under the agreement, most Moroccan goods enter the United States duty-free. 
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