Magazine rack - Brass-toned metal and faux leather.
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A wheeled magazine rack attribitable to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s, in brushed gilt metal and faux leather, with dimensions 60 cm high, 44 cm wide, 33 cm deep and weighing 3 kg, in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear and patina.
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Newsstand on wheels, attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s, mid-century, brass-plated metal and faux leather.
Tubular structure of brass-plated metal with a central black-covered handle and four curved legs in black lacquered metal with brass-plated tips. The ends are spherical. It has wide V-shaped compartments in faux leather in a tan color, stitched, for magazines and newspapers. It rests on four swivel wheels in brass-plated metal with black rubber, making it easy to move.
Light, sculptural line, typical of Italian mid-century design. It fits a living room, a study, or an entryway.
No signature or visible label: sold as “attributable to,” without certification.
• Origin: Italy
• Era: 1950s
• Materials: brass-plated metal, black lacquered metal, faux leather, rubber
• Maximum height: 60 cm
• Maximum width: 44 cm
• Maximum depth: (missing in original)
Good vintage condition, with a patina of use on the brass-plated finish, which in places reveals the underlying metal. The wheels show rust and wear. The faux leather shows minor signs of wear, mainly along the seams. Stable structure, with no obvious breaks. Please check the photos, which are part of the description.
Newsstand on wheels, attributed to Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s, mid-century, brass-plated metal and faux leather.
Tubular structure of brass-plated metal with a central black-covered handle and four curved legs in black lacquered metal with brass-plated tips. The ends are spherical. It has wide V-shaped compartments in faux leather in a tan color, stitched, for magazines and newspapers. It rests on four swivel wheels in brass-plated metal with black rubber, making it easy to move.
Light, sculptural line, typical of Italian mid-century design. It fits a living room, a study, or an entryway.
No signature or visible label: sold as “attributable to,” without certification.
• Origin: Italy
• Era: 1950s
• Materials: brass-plated metal, black lacquered metal, faux leather, rubber
• Maximum height: 60 cm
• Maximum width: 44 cm
• Maximum depth: (missing in original)
Good vintage condition, with a patina of use on the brass-plated finish, which in places reveals the underlying metal. The wheels show rust and wear. The faux leather shows minor signs of wear, mainly along the seams. Stable structure, with no obvious breaks. Please check the photos, which are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass-toned metal and faux leather.
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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