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Large 1930s German Modernist Showcase Counter with Drawers
$20,961.63
£15,679.61
€17,500
CA$28,884.12
A$31,750.68
CHF 16,668.96
MX$377,538.43
NOK 214,067.29
SEK 194,992.17
DKK 133,368.15
About the Item
Spectacular large showcase counter in the style of German Modernism — an impressive display unit from the 1930s, originally produced for a luxury department store or high-end retail environment. The combination of a curved wooden body, chrome-plated steel elements and glass surfaces reflects both functional modernity and a representative visual presence.
The front features a glazed display showcase with height-adjustable shelves for presenting merchandise. Four pull-out trays on the top allow jewellery and small precious items to be shown directly to customers. At the rear, a total of 20 drawers provide organised storage — practical, efficient and immediately accessible during active sales.
The black-stained and polished wooden corpus is elegantly rounded at the front and supported by sweeping flat-steel feet, lending visual lightness to this monumental piece. Chrome-framed glass sections further emphasise the refined and high-quality character of the showcase.
This counter stands as an exemplary testimony to the shop interiors of early Modernism, demonstrating how functional display furniture and aesthetic ambition were thoughtfully combined. A striking piece of German Modernism, ideally suited for museum presentation or sophisticated interiors with a historical dimension. Still today, it is perfectly suited for the presentation of valuable objects, such as jewellery or collectable items.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Style:Bauhaus (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1935
- Condition:Refinished. Minor fading. Due to the cabinet’s already high-quality state, only polishing was necessary. Both the wooden corpus and the nickel-plated metal elements were professionally polished, preserving the original patina and overall character of the piece.
- Seller Location:Berlin, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10689248027942
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