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Postmodern Antidesign: Steel bookcases, W. Laubersheimer, for Pentagon 1980s
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The "Verspanntes Regal" is a Postmodern shelf designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer for the Pentagon Group in 1984. (We have two available, price per piece)
Pentagon, embraced an artistic approach to the objects they designed; often uncommon, experimental materials and treatments were used.
No exception forms the “Verspanntes Regal”, this bookshelf was constructed using welded sheets of bent steel, kept under a constant tension with the metal wire attached to one side. The steel has not been treated in any way, resulting in a unique patina built up over several decades of use. A truly unique piece, produced in only small quantity.
Origination: Germany, 1980s
Condition: Very good, patina consistent with age
Materials: Welded steel
Approximate Dimensions:
Height: 240 cm
Width: 31 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Price per piece, two available.
- Creator:Pentagon (Maker),Wolfgang Laubersheimer (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 94.49 in (240 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Renens, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5599240469502
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