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Janet Schweitzer Polished Aluminum and Glass Obra Wall Unit design for Pace

About the Item

1970s " Obra " system designed by Janet Schweitzer for Pace . Three inch diameter arms mount horizontally to 72" tall half round polished aluminum uprights . Uprights are mounted to the wall . All supporting 39" x 12" glass shelves . Burl wood cabinets mount independently of uprights and each measures 36 wide x 18 deep x 18 tall . All in very good condition . Aluminum parts have recently been polished .
  • Creator:
    Janet Schweitzer (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 120 in (304.8 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Burl,Glass,Lacquered,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Aluminum Has Recently Been Polished, Glass and Cabinets Are very nice originals .
  • Seller Location:
    Ferndale, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84827019543

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