Kartel - Olaf Von Bohr - Shelf - Plastic

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Beige modular plastic bookcase designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell in Italy, circa 1960s–1970s, with dimensions 70 cm wide, 57 cm high, 28 cm deep and weighing 7 kg.

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A vintage-style piece is a modular plastic bookcase designed by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell in the 1970s.
Its distinctive 1970s “space age” design is characterized by its ABS plastic construction and modular nature, allowing multiple units to be stacked or combined into larger shelving systems. The units were available in a variety of colors, including white, ivory, and orange.
Key Specifications:
Designer: Olaf von Bohr.
Manufacturer: Kartell (Italy).
Material: ABS plastic, known for its durability.
The lego is also made from this.
Period: Circa 1969–1975.
Features: Modular, interlocking sections with rounded inner frames.(IA)
It is in good condition, one of the elements is darker.

A vintage-style piece is a modular plastic bookcase designed by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell in the 1970s.
Its distinctive 1970s “space age” design is characterized by its ABS plastic construction and modular nature, allowing multiple units to be stacked or combined into larger shelving systems. The units were available in a variety of colors, including white, ivory, and orange.
Key Specifications:
Designer: Olaf von Bohr.
Manufacturer: Kartell (Italy).
Material: ABS plastic, known for its durability.
The lego is also made from this.
Period: Circa 1969–1975.
Features: Modular, interlocking sections with rounded inner frames.(IA)
It is in good condition, one of the elements is darker.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Style subtype
Italian design
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Kartel
Designer/artist/maker
Olaf Von Bohr
Material
Plastic
Style
Design
Colour
Beige
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
57 cm
Width
70 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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