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An OPTICAL OP-ART Huge & Thick Transparent LUCITE SHELVING SYSTEM, France, 1980

$7,116.69
£5,305.81
€6,000
CA$9,773.71
A$10,938.71
CHF 5,711.72
MX$133,452.94
NOK 72,502.73
SEK 68,800.63
DKK 45,701.27
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About the Item

An exceptional and massive wall shelving system, to be fixed on the wall, with curved angles, Space-Age, Post-Modern, Pop, Memphis, Radical, with a base to be fixed on the wall (8 holes are set for the fixing) and 6 large shelves in thick strips of plexiglass, to be attributed, France 1980-1990. This transparent piece is for sure an interesting representation of minimalist design, but also contains a strong spectacular input : it is a supersized shelving unit appearing as a major furniture by its size, its thickness and its incredible weight (it weights about 200 kilos and can hardly be moved by... 4 people!!!)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.51 in (174 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This piece is extremely heavy (+/- 200kg) and hard to transport; minimum 4 people are needed do handle it.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650233947502

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