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Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit

$9,500
£7,295.59
€8,360.66
CA$13,373.65
A$14,981.45
CHF 7,806.70
MX$182,742.74
NOK 99,205.25
SEK 93,543.48
DKK 62,401.66

About the Item

Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum standards incorporating half inch thick glass shelves and three white laminate cabinets. Each cabinet is 35" W x 18" D x 22" H and has two doors with push-click closures and a single removable shelf. Shelves dimensions: 117" W x 14.5" D x 80" H. The entire unit is cantilevered by means of a concealed mounting bar with no visible means of joining. Sleek space age stying. Middle and right hand bay have three shelves each. Left hand bay has two shelves allowing for placement of higher objects on top of the first cabinet such as a turn table, liquor bottles or a small television.
  • Creator:
    Pace Collection (Retailer),Janet Schweitzer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 117 in (297.18 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Glass,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear to laminate doors.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886618426202

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