Amsterdamse School - Magazine rack - Oak

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Michel Karis
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Selected by Michel Karis

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Estimate  € 140 - € 170
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Description from the seller

Modernist Dutch Art Deco combination newspaper rack and flower stand from the 1920s or 1930s.
Features and style
The object bears the characteristics of a branch of Dutch modernism, the so-called Hague School (Haagsche School) or Amsterdamse School style.
Material: Typically made of solid oak with a dark stained surface.
Function: Multifunctional furniture, containing a newspaper rack (lectuurbak) at the bottom and a round storage table or flower stand (plantentafel) at the top.
Design: Characterized by geometric, clean forms, reflecting the rebellion against excessive ornamentation of early 20th century European modernism and Art Deco.

It is in good condition, with various signs of use, we tried to photograph it so that everything is visible.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Modernist Dutch Art Deco combination newspaper rack and flower stand from the 1920s or 1930s.
Features and style
The object bears the characteristics of a branch of Dutch modernism, the so-called Hague School (Haagsche School) or Amsterdamse School style.
Material: Typically made of solid oak with a dark stained surface.
Function: Multifunctional furniture, containing a newspaper rack (lectuurbak) at the bottom and a round storage table or flower stand (plantentafel) at the top.
Design: Characterized by geometric, clean forms, reflecting the rebellion against excessive ornamentation of early 20th century European modernism and Art Deco.

It is in good condition, with various signs of use, we tried to photograph it so that everything is visible.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Wood type
Oak
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Amsterdamse School
Material
Wood
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
64 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
The NetherlandsVerified
2849
Objects sold
95.33%
Private

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