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Italian Teak, Black Metal and Brass Midcentury Bookshelves Roomdivider

About the Item

This bookshelves was produced in Italy by SELEX in the 1960s. Thanks to its adjustable height ( 278 - 284,5 /285 cm max) it can be placed against a wall or anywhere in a room, used as a space divider. It is composed by 3 vertical upright, 2 cabinets with doors and shelf, and 5 adjustable shelves; The bookshelf remains in overall pretty good conditions: however, the uprights, in more than fair condition, are the most damaged parts, especially at the ends. the upper part is not shaped but straight because it was sawn to allow the installation of the bookcase in its original place. Visible signs of wear on the wood in correspondence with the intervention. In some places the teak veneer is raised, as shown in the photo. The conditions of the shelves and storage units are quite good. All the parts have undergone a light cleaning, wax filling in the missing parts and oil polishing. Dimensions: adjustable height from cm 278 - 284,5 /285 max Width: 164.5 (including brass feet); Distance between centers of the single module: cm 80.4 Storage unit dimension: cm 45h x 75w x 39.5 d shelve dimension: cm 5.5h x 75w x 27d
  • Similar to:
    Poggi (Maker)Franco Albini and Franca Helg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 112.01 in (284.5 cm)Width: 64.77 in (164.5 cm)Depth: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Colored wax fillings. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Read the item description for details.
  • Seller Location:
    Varese, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3023339826812
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