Cabinet - Urea-formaldehyde
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Wall cabinet in white urea-formaldehyde from Germany, dating to the 1970s–1980s, measuring 53 cm wide, 40 cm high, and 16 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age and a repair on the body and updated metal wall fittings.
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This wall cabinet made of white urea-formaldehyde (urea-formaldehyde) originates from the functional industrial production of the 1970s, with possible transition into the early 1980s. The body is crafted from this solid, dimensionally stable material and shows a smooth, satin-matte surface with no porosity. The material appears solid and durable—clearly not Bakelite, but a typical early thermosetting plastic (aminoplast) from that era.
The design is clear and functional, with softly rounded edges and a clear interior arrangement divided into several compartments. The doors run on metal hinges and close cleanly. Due to its substantial material thickness, the cabinet is unusually heavy and very sturdy, which reflects the robust industrial quality of the 1970s.
In one area of the cabinet there is a professionally executed repair (see detail image). It is structurally sound and does not affect use. The metal wall brackets have been renewed and provide a secure and reliable wall mounting.
This wall cabinet made of white urea-formaldehyde (urea-formaldehyde) originates from the functional industrial production of the 1970s, with possible transition into the early 1980s. The body is crafted from this solid, dimensionally stable material and shows a smooth, satin-matte surface with no porosity. The material appears solid and durable—clearly not Bakelite, but a typical early thermosetting plastic (aminoplast) from that era.
The design is clear and functional, with softly rounded edges and a clear interior arrangement divided into several compartments. The doors run on metal hinges and close cleanly. Due to its substantial material thickness, the cabinet is unusually heavy and very sturdy, which reflects the robust industrial quality of the 1970s.
In one area of the cabinet there is a professionally executed repair (see detail image). It is structurally sound and does not affect use. The metal wall brackets have been renewed and provide a secure and reliable wall mounting.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Urea-formaldehyde
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
53 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
