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Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.

$14,411.83
£10,614.29
€12,000
CA$19,606.18
A$21,786.79
CHF 11,416.51
MX$267,176.12
NOK 145,610.91
SEK 136,985.40
DKK 91,354.16
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This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Rooted in the Funkis movement—Denmark’s interpretation of European modernism—it embodies the era's embrace of simplicity, purpose, and superb craftsmanship. The bookcase is elegantly conceived for spatial efficiency, designed to nestle seamlessly into a corner while retaining a strong sculptural presence. Its gently rounded ends and architectural plinth are hallmarks of refined joinery and thoughtful design, while the solid mahogany lends the piece a rich, lustrous depth. The vertical support poles, turned in full round, add both visual rhythm and structural integrity, subtly referencing classical columns within a modernist framework. This piece reflects the ideals of the Funkis movement: honest materials, clean geometry, and understated elegance. More than a functional storage piece, it is a sculptural object, revealing how Danish cabinetmakers of the early 20th century translated international modernist ideas into warm, tactile forms rooted in tradition. (Dimension: H: 90 L1: 140 L2: 81 D: 27 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    København K, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7328245802722

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