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MCM Bow Shape Chrome Étagère 5 Smoked Glass Shelves Style of James David or DIA

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Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern étagère comprised of a bow shape chrome frame and 5 bowed smoked glass shelves. Done in the style of James David or Design Institute of America aka DIA. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use. There is a small chip on the backside of one shelf and the chrome has no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos, Circa 1960-1970’s. WOW!!! Just look at this GORGEOUS chrome and smoked glass 5 shelf étagère!! Designed in the manner of James David or DIA, this wonderful Mid-Century Modern étagère has a distinct appearance… starting with four tall, vertical square chrome tubes that are placed in a manner that creates a tall slender “square” in the center of the étagère. That “square” is attached to a large chrome rectangle which goes against the wall, and five curved smoked glass shelves slide through the center square and attach to the rectangle and pull this beauty together. It has a smooth, sleek bowed or curved design which will fit in nicely with any style home. Put it in your living room to display precious photos, sculpture, your Mid-Century Modern pottery, glass collection, and/or smaller 2D works of art. Or place it in your sitting room to hold books and small décor. Many, many possibilities behoove this stunning étagère and we absolutely love it! Surely you do too…you MUST make it yours!! Étagère size: • O/A height 70.25 inches • O/A width 40.5 inches • O/A depth 12.25 inches • Space between shelves 17.25 16.5 16.5 16 inches • Glass thickness ¼ inches • Weight 67.8 pounds each Boxed size: • Height 77 inches • Width 48 inches • Depth 24 inches • Boxed weight 89 pounds • Crated weight 190 pounds.
  • Similar to:
    Design Institute America (Maker)James David Furniture (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70.25 in (178.44 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use. There is a small chip on the backside of one shelf and the chrome has no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Please see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FOW-CSG-1621stDibs: LU1873323913892

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