Magazine rack - Wood - Book style
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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A vintage wooden two‑compartment magazine and newspaper holder from Europe, dating to about 1980–1990, featuring eight faux book spines in trompe-l’œil style, brown with a warm dark patina, dimensions 38 x 40 x 19 cm and weight 2.9 kg, labeled MAGAZINE and NEWSPAPER and suitable for magazines, newspapers or decorative use.
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A very beautiful and decorative magazine rack with eight fake books on the front, with titles, executed in the popular trompe-l’œil book spine style.
The whole is made entirely of wood and has two compartments, labeled with the texts MAGAZINE (at the front) and NEWSPAPER (at the back). This type of decorative object was especially produced in the 1950s–1970s for stylish living rooms, libraries and study rooms.
The holder has a warm, dark brown patina and that typical well-used look that is associated with vintage interior pieces. The handmade book spines are gently curved, adorned with gold-tone stamping and show beautiful age-related relief.
Sturdy and functional — suitable for magazines, newspapers, mail or decoration.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of age.
Some scratches and wear areas.
Back shows clear use.
Solid construction, compartments intact.
No loose parts.
Everything completely fitting for age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 38 cm.
Width: 40 cm.
Depth: 19 cm.
Weight: 2.9 kg.
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail, insured shipping with a tracking number.
Pickup by arrangement also possible.
A very beautiful and decorative magazine rack with eight fake books on the front, with titles, executed in the popular trompe-l’œil book spine style.
The whole is made entirely of wood and has two compartments, labeled with the texts MAGAZINE (at the front) and NEWSPAPER (at the back). This type of decorative object was especially produced in the 1950s–1970s for stylish living rooms, libraries and study rooms.
The holder has a warm, dark brown patina and that typical well-used look that is associated with vintage interior pieces. The handmade book spines are gently curved, adorned with gold-tone stamping and show beautiful age-related relief.
Sturdy and functional — suitable for magazines, newspapers, mail or decoration.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with signs of age.
Some scratches and wear areas.
Back shows clear use.
Solid construction, compartments intact.
No loose parts.
Everything completely fitting for age and use.
Dimensions:
Height: 38 cm.
Width: 40 cm.
Depth: 19 cm.
Weight: 2.9 kg.
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail, insured shipping with a tracking number.
Pickup by arrangement also possible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.9 kg
Title additional information
Book style
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
