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AV Contemporary Furniture Wood Bookcase, Italy 1960s

$6,616.13
£4,959.20
€5,600
CA$9,089.44
A$10,147.51
CHF 5,317.14
MX$124,215.48
NOK 67,527.76
SEK 63,670.11
DKK 42,629.24
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About the Item

This versatile modular wall unit from the 1950s or 1960s was manufactured by AV Arredamenti Contemporanei .Designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, this bookcase will allow you to organize your space in a practical and elegant way. The wall unit is equipped with four spacious cabinets, including a four-drawer chest of drawers, a cabinet with drop-down door, a two-drawer chest of drawers, a two-door wall unit, and seven shelves. This combination of open shelving and closed cabinets offers a versatile mix of display options , making it ideal for living rooms or offices where both aesthetics and organization are key. The cabinet with drop-down doors can be placed higher and used as a bar cabinet or as a hidden desk to create a discreet space for the home office. The frame is made of solid teak wood, with black painted metal legs and adjustable brass feet to ensure stability on the floor. Brass handles and slightly curved side panels show Italian attention to delicate details. This freestanding wall unit is double-sided. The back is also teak veneer, making it a perfect room divider. It is a modular system that can be arranged as needed. Shelves and cabinets are movable and can be placed lower, higher or interchanged.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 84.65 in (215 cm)Width: 97.64 in (248 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Naples, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3221342427642

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