Vintage Modular Wall-Mounted Bookcase in Mahogany and Metal, 1960s

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Vintage modular wall-mounted bookcase, dating back to the 1960s, made of striped mahogany with a burnished metal frame and supports.

… Read more Vintage modular wall-mounted bookcase, dating back to the 1960s, made of striped mahogany with a burnished metal frame and supports.

The system consists of two vertical rack-style uprights supporting three height-adjustable shelves and a deeper, suspended lower element featuring two drawers with recessed rectangular handles.

The 40 cm deep lower element can also be used as a small writing desk, a shelf, or a console table. All the elements can be repositioned along the uprights, allowing for different configurations.

The design belongs to the type of modular wall-mounted systems that were widespread in European design between the 1950s and 1960s, with clear references to Scandinavian and Italian research of the period.

The piece has no manufacturer's marks or labels and is therefore considered to be European, likely Italian, manufacture from the 1960s, with no specific attribution.

The mahogany retains its original hue and a pleasing striped grain. The metal frame has a patina consistent with the age of the object. There are normal traces of use and small signs of aging, visible in the photographs, which do not affect its functionality or overall appearance.

Details

Period: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Manufacture: Probably Italy
Materials: Striped mahogany, metal
Color: Brown/burnished black
Manufacturer's mark: No mark
Condition: Good vintage condition, with patina and normal signs of use
Features: Modular system, adjustable shelves, writing desk, two drawers

Dimensions
Height: 200 cm
Width: 77.5 cm
Maximum depth: 40 cm
Depth of the three shelves: 25 cm See less