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Umbo Modular Shelving

Umbo Modular Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles, 1970
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Brown modular Umbo storage by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s. Total of 13 pieces+endcap
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plastic

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Umbo Modular Shelving System, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1971 USA
By Kay Leroy Ruggles
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic and highly collectible Umbo modular shelving system by Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional 1971
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Shelves

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Plastic

Umbo Modular Shelving Unit Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s, USA
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
Modular Umbo storage unit by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, USA 1970s. Breaks down for shipping
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Shelves

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'UMBO' Modular Shelving System by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1972
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookcases

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Orange Umbo Shelving, Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, 1970s
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Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Umbo modular shelving designed by Kay Leroy Ruggles for Directional, USA 1970s. Strong
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Brown "Umbo" Modular Console by Kay Leroy Ruggles, 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Kay Leroy Ruggles UMBO Modular Vertical Shelf
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

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Kay Leroy Ruggles Umbo Corner Shelving Unit, Directional, Ivory Cream, 1972
By Kay Leroy Ruggles, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Yellow and White Modular Shelving
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbo. It is modular and can be used as a wall unit, book shelf, or separated into low side tables
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Joe Colombo
Located in Southampton, NY
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