Magazine rack - Metal, Synthetic leather

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Magazine rack in black painted metal with a brown synthetic leather interior, Italian-made and dating from the 1970s, in good condition with light signs of wear and aging; dimensions 42 cm high, 36 cm wide and 30 cm deep.

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Minimalist, essential, and geometric magazine rack, characterized by a light yet sturdy structure made of black-painted metal rod. The two lateral supports, trapezoidal in shape with rounded corners, simultaneously function as a base and as convenient handles for moving the object.

The magazine compartment consists of a flexible strap suspended between the two sides of the frame, with the exterior in brown leather-tone and the interior black. The lining, presumably made of faux leather or synthetic material, forms a capacious central pocket suitable for magazines, newspapers, books, catalogs, or documents. The top seam and the flaps that wrap around the metal bars emphasize a simple and functional construction.

The pairing of the matte black of the structure and the warm tone of the lining gives the magazine rack a sober and refined look, reminiscent of the modernist and minimalist taste of the second half of the twentieth century. Thanks to its dimensions, it can be placed next to an armchair, a sofa, in a study, in a waiting room, or in a space furnished in industrial, vintage, or contemporary style.

Good aesthetic presence and regularly usable.

Dimensions
Height: 42 cm
Base footprint: 36 × 30 cm
Width of the magazine strap: 22 cm
A practical and decorative piece of furniture, appreciable for the purity of lines, the color contrast, and the characteristic suspended containment system.

Minimalist, essential, and geometric magazine rack, characterized by a light yet sturdy structure made of black-painted metal rod. The two lateral supports, trapezoidal in shape with rounded corners, simultaneously function as a base and as convenient handles for moving the object.

The magazine compartment consists of a flexible strap suspended between the two sides of the frame, with the exterior in brown leather-tone and the interior black. The lining, presumably made of faux leather or synthetic material, forms a capacious central pocket suitable for magazines, newspapers, books, catalogs, or documents. The top seam and the flaps that wrap around the metal bars emphasize a simple and functional construction.

The pairing of the matte black of the structure and the warm tone of the lining gives the magazine rack a sober and refined look, reminiscent of the modernist and minimalist taste of the second half of the twentieth century. Thanks to its dimensions, it can be placed next to an armchair, a sofa, in a study, in a waiting room, or in a space furnished in industrial, vintage, or contemporary style.

Good aesthetic presence and regularly usable.

Dimensions
Height: 42 cm
Base footprint: 36 × 30 cm
Width of the magazine strap: 22 cm
A practical and decorative piece of furniture, appreciable for the purity of lines, the color contrast, and the characteristic suspended containment system.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Synthetic leather
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black, Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
42 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
ItalyVerified
41
Objects sold
100%
Private

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