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Antique Primitive Shelf from Spain

$4,000
£3,022.89
€3,472.34
CA$5,626.30
A$5,956.78
CHF 3,223.64
MX$71,194.47
NOK 40,182.26
SEK 36,745.25
DKK 25,933.93

About the Item

This antique Spanish wood shelf has a striking, rustic yet powerful appearance. Crafted from thick solid wood, its structure, which has been assembled with chisel marks and saw marks still visible, strongly conveys the folk-style character of the time, which prioritized practicality over decoration. The continuous jagged cuts on the front edges of the shelves and the undulating, curved supports inside the side panels are primitive decorative elements often seen in regional Spanish furniture. The design has a unique rhythm influenced by religious architecture and rural culture. The thinning of the wood surface over time, as well as traces of repairs and nail marks, quietly tell of the long period of use this shelf has had in daily life. It is likely that it was originally used to store tableware, tools, or church equipment, and today it stands out as an object of art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76.78 in (195 cm)Width: 59.85 in (152 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487248382472

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