Mid-Century Walnut Wardrobe by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona Soběslav, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

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This wardrobe was designed by Bohumil Landsman and manufactured in the 1960s by the Czechoslovak furniture maker Jitona Soběslav. The … Read more This wardrobe was designed by Bohumil Landsman and manufactured in the 1960s by the Czechoslovak furniture maker Jitona Soběslav. The model is an excellent example of Czechoslovak Mid-Century Modern design, distinguished by its elegant, clean-lined form, slender legs, and striking doors veneered in beautifully figured walnut, arranged in a symmetrical book-matched grain pattern. The sides are finished in ash veneer, while the structural elements are crafted from solid beech wood. A distinctive feature of the piece is its subtle gilt aluminium fittings, which enhance its refined appearance.

The interior is thoughtfully divided into two sections. The right-hand compartment features a hanging rail for garments, while the left-hand section is fitted with a second hanging rail and two practical pull-out drawers. A mirror mounted on the inside of one of the doors has been replaced with a new one during the restoration.

The wardrobe has undergone comprehensive woodworking restoration. The wooden elements were stripped of the old coating, and finished with high-quality Danish oil, which enhances the natural beauty of the wood grain while providing an elegant satin finish. This piece has an attribution mark,
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