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Wolfgang Laubersheimer "Verspantes Regal" Steel Bookcase for Pentagon, 1984

$3,357.70
£2,497.79
€2,800
CA$4,597.84
A$5,112.17
CHF 2,669.30
MX$62,227.60
NOK 34,059.04
SEK 31,911.69
DKK 21,314.85
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Fantastic object designed by Wolfgang Laubersheimer and produced by Pentagon Group, Germany, 1984. This bookcase, called "Regal Verspanntes", is made of solid metal and painted with an industrial rust effect. It is unique, has a thread on the side, a fantastic curved design and impressive dimensions. In original period condition with some minor wear due to age, it would look great in a modern living room studio. Prof. Wolfgang Laubersheimer was born in Bad Kreuznach. After graduating from high school he completed an apprenticeship as an industrial employee and then studied metal sculpture in Cologne. In 1982, together with other designers and artists, he founded the furniture production company "Unikate" and in 1985 the design group "Pentagon". As an independent designer or as a member of the "Pentagon" group he has participated in countless exhibitions such as eg. «Wohnen von Sinnen», «documenta 8», «Bienale Sao Paolo», «Maßstäbe» in the museum of architecture in Frankfurt, or «Design Horizonte». He has participated in many competitions for which he has been invited, has collaborated with companies such as: Swatch, AEG, Mercedes-Benz and Tiffany, has his own production company and has led projects as guests at the Polytechnikum in Hong Kong and all 'UCLA in Los Angeles. Since 1992 he has been a professor of manufacturing technology at the Köln International School of Design.
  • Creator:
    Wolfgang Laubersheimer (Illustrator),Pentagon Group (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3067328030292

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