Handcrafted Thuya Root - Letter holder - (NO RESERVE PRICE) - Thuya - Unique Thuya Rack letters
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One-piece handcrafted desk letter rack in solid Moroccan Thuya wood, dating to 1980–1990, with an antique-inspired half-moon silhouette, dimensions 15.5 cm wide by 10 cm high by 4.5 cm deep, in excellent condition.
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Bring warmth, refined simplicity, and organic sculpture to your workspace with this elegant half-moon desk letter rack and organizer. 100% Hand-shaped from solid Moroccan Thuya roots, its clean arched silhouette lets the hypnotic movement of the natural wood grain take absolute center stage.
The Raw Material & Organic Design:
Wave Grain: Carved from select Moroccan Thuya root, the curved semi-circular uprights reveal ripple-like growth rings and luminous golden-amber to rich cognac tones that shimmer with chatoyancy under light.
Signature Natural Aroma: Preserves the delicate, warm balsamic cedar fragrance characteristic of fine authentic Thuya wood, subtly enriching your desk atmosphere.
Minimalist Arch Silhouette: The dual-panel crescent profile offers both functionality and clean decorative grace, ideal for organizing mail, correspondence, notebooks, or mobile devices in an executive office or home library.
Hand-Finished Luster: Smoothly contoured and hand-polished to a soft, silky sheen that accentuates the timber's tactile beauty without heavy artificial varnishes.
A Piece of History:
A functional piece of organic art made to elevate any desc workspace.
A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade artifacts. Please study the photographs carefully, as they represent the true character and condition of this unique piece.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.
Bring warmth, refined simplicity, and organic sculpture to your workspace with this elegant half-moon desk letter rack and organizer. 100% Hand-shaped from solid Moroccan Thuya roots, its clean arched silhouette lets the hypnotic movement of the natural wood grain take absolute center stage.
The Raw Material & Organic Design:
Wave Grain: Carved from select Moroccan Thuya root, the curved semi-circular uprights reveal ripple-like growth rings and luminous golden-amber to rich cognac tones that shimmer with chatoyancy under light.
Signature Natural Aroma: Preserves the delicate, warm balsamic cedar fragrance characteristic of fine authentic Thuya wood, subtly enriching your desk atmosphere.
Minimalist Arch Silhouette: The dual-panel crescent profile offers both functionality and clean decorative grace, ideal for organizing mail, correspondence, notebooks, or mobile devices in an executive office or home library.
Hand-Finished Luster: Smoothly contoured and hand-polished to a soft, silky sheen that accentuates the timber's tactile beauty without heavy artificial varnishes.
A Piece of History:
A functional piece of organic art made to elevate any desc workspace.
A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade artifacts. Please study the photographs carefully, as they represent the true character and condition of this unique piece.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Thuya
Title additional information
Unique Thuya Rack letters
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Morocco
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Handcrafted Thuya Root
Model
(NO RESERVE PRICE)
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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