Magazine rack - Chrome - Bauhaus / spaceage design






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Chrome magazine rack in Gispen‑inspired design from the 1970s–1980s, with a tubular chrome frame in silver, measuring 24 cm deep, 34 cm high and 21.5 cm wide, of European origin (most likely the Netherlands) and presented as Gispen‑style rather than an original piece.
Description from the seller
Elegant chrome magazine rack or newspaper holder in Gispen style, featuring a sleek tubular frame and geometric metal rods. The design shows clear influences from Dutch functionalism, Bauhaus and mid-century modern design.
The piece has an elegant industrial look and fits beautifully in interiors with Dutch Design, Bauhaus, modernist or vintage influences.
The design is strongly reminiscent of the Gispen style, with its characteristic curved tubular construction, minimalist lines and functional appearance. This item is offered as Gispen style and is not presented as an original, signed or officially attributed Gispen piece.
The rack can be used for magazines, newspapers, books or simply as a decorative design object.
Condition
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.
The chrome shows light scratches, small marks and some minor surface discoloration. The construction appears sturdy and complete. Please see the photos for a clear impression of the condition.
Details
Object: magazine rack / newspaper holder / literature rack
Style: Gispen style, Bauhaus, Dutch Design, modernist
Material: chrome-plated metal / tubular frame
Colour: silver chrome
Period: probably second half of the 20th century
Condition: vintage condition with light signs of use
Origin: Netherlands / European design style
Seller's Story
Elegant chrome magazine rack or newspaper holder in Gispen style, featuring a sleek tubular frame and geometric metal rods. The design shows clear influences from Dutch functionalism, Bauhaus and mid-century modern design.
The piece has an elegant industrial look and fits beautifully in interiors with Dutch Design, Bauhaus, modernist or vintage influences.
The design is strongly reminiscent of the Gispen style, with its characteristic curved tubular construction, minimalist lines and functional appearance. This item is offered as Gispen style and is not presented as an original, signed or officially attributed Gispen piece.
The rack can be used for magazines, newspapers, books or simply as a decorative design object.
Condition
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use.
The chrome shows light scratches, small marks and some minor surface discoloration. The construction appears sturdy and complete. Please see the photos for a clear impression of the condition.
Details
Object: magazine rack / newspaper holder / literature rack
Style: Gispen style, Bauhaus, Dutch Design, modernist
Material: chrome-plated metal / tubular frame
Colour: silver chrome
Period: probably second half of the 20th century
Condition: vintage condition with light signs of use
Origin: Netherlands / European design style
