Meuble d'appui - Wood - blind





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Description from the seller
It is a small side piece that embodies very well that practical yet elegant aesthetic of the second half of the 20th century, when the slatted blind of thin slats remained a valued resource for its blend of discreteness and fluid movement. The wood, with that reddened, polished tone that has aged with dignity, adds warmth and an almost sculptural presence: the upper curve, the front undulated by the succession of slats, and the slightly curved legs give it a more refined air than that of a simple domestic container.
The blind, with its small round handle, invites a soft, almost ritual gesture to reveal the interior. It is a type of furniture designed to organize without displaying, to store small everyday objects — stationery, letters, accessories — always maintaining a pristine appearance. Its narrow verticality makes it especially functional in small spaces, while at the same time it gives it a slender silhouette that sets it apart from more robust or purely utilitarian models.
Overall, it conveys that very characteristic mix of the era: modern functionality, carefully crafted craftsmanship, and a touch of domestic elegance that makes it approachable and timeless.
Shipped with certification and good packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a small side piece that embodies very well that practical yet elegant aesthetic of the second half of the 20th century, when the slatted blind of thin slats remained a valued resource for its blend of discreteness and fluid movement. The wood, with that reddened, polished tone that has aged with dignity, adds warmth and an almost sculptural presence: the upper curve, the front undulated by the succession of slats, and the slightly curved legs give it a more refined air than that of a simple domestic container.
The blind, with its small round handle, invites a soft, almost ritual gesture to reveal the interior. It is a type of furniture designed to organize without displaying, to store small everyday objects — stationery, letters, accessories — always maintaining a pristine appearance. Its narrow verticality makes it especially functional in small spaces, while at the same time it gives it a slender silhouette that sets it apart from more robust or purely utilitarian models.
Overall, it conveys that very characteristic mix of the era: modern functionality, carefully crafted craftsmanship, and a touch of domestic elegance that makes it approachable and timeless.
Shipped with certification and good packaging.
