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Wim Rietveld Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 for Gispen, Dutch Modernism

About the Item

Dutch Modernism Wall Unit and Bookcase Model 663 designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) in 1954 for Gispen. Freestanding grey enamebled steel frame with modular shelves and closed compartments with colorful fronts, all in good vintage condition. The design of this modular Wall Unit received the "Diploma d'Onore" at the 10th "Triennale" in Milan and is related to the ESU Wall Unit by Charles & Ray Eames.
  • Creator:
    Wim Rietveld (Designer),Gispen (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.94 in (137 cm)Width: 50.01 in (127 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Joink offers is checked. If necessary, we restore items together with specialists from our network with a sense of aesthetics, an eye for technical details and respect for the original.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1710243767202

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