Retro Bookshelf


Price:
$2,200
Length 140 cm
Depth 40 cm
Height 146 cm
Materials Solid Aged Teak Wood

Description

The composition of this 1950s storage unit is defined by its disciplined proportions and a deliberate shift toward modular asymmetry. The layout features tall flanking cupboards and an off-center shelving core—echoing the functionalist philosophy of the era such. By moving away from rigid symmetry, the piece transforms from a standard storage unit into a rhythmic landscape for curated objects and literature.

Hand-built from solid teak, the structure incorporates a specific linear detail synonymous with the Danish modernism. The vertical reeding on the base cabinet gables, a technique utilized by designers like Arne Vodder, introduces a tactile depth that grounds the lower volume. This is contrasted by a sense of lift provided by the slender, tapered pencil legs, which maintain a clear visual transparency between the furniture and the floor.

Circular brass pulls provide a muted metallic contrast against the matured grain of the aged teak. Functioning as a quiet landmark in a contemporary interior, this Asian homage to Retro design offers a versatile foundation that bridges historical regional craft with the clean, geometric requirements of a modern home.

Circa: 1950s–1960s
Materials: Solid Aged Teak Wood
Dimensions: 140cm x 40cm x 146cm (LxDxH)
Product Code: JKT186-42

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