Title: Bauhaus Mid-Century Modern Five-Tier Bookshelf Etagere in Chrome & Beech by Marcel Breuer, Italy, c. 1980s
About: Introducing an icon of Bauhaus Design - the Five Tier Bookcase by Marcel Breuer. This fabulous etagere represents one of the most anomalous designs in Breuer's linguistic research. The tubular steel is discontinuous and touches the ground with two molded ends, cut and closed with a disk surmounting the section. The shelves are constructed from molded beech plywood and are replete with stellar variegated woodgrains perfectly offsetting the chrome uprights. All shelves are adjustable adding to the versatility of this archetypally utilitarian piece.
Designed in 1930, this 5-tier bookshelf was originally produced in Switzerland in 1930 and sold in Zurich and Basel in the modern furniture stores owned by Sigfried Gideon, Werner Moser, and Rudolf Graber. In 1933, it was included in the collection designed by Breuer for Wohnbedarf. Production was moved to Italy in the 1980's making this iconic etagere one of the longest, continually produced pieces of the Bauhaus design era.
Marcel Breuer is considered one of the fathers of Modernism. During his career, he was an architect, teacher and furniture designer. As a student and teacher at the Bauhaus School, Breuer focused on the integration of technology, materials, and art. Breuer is famous for a number of furniture designs, though perhaps no chair design is more famous than his Wassily Chair. Designed in 1925, the Wassily chair was the first bent-tubular steel-framed chair. The chair is very simple in form, yet quite comfortable and exemplary in its use of the Bauhaus design philosophy. In the 1930s, Breuer fled from Germany to England and eventually came to the United States where he taught with Walter Gropius at Harvard's School of Architecture.
With it's stylish mix of organic and chrome materials, adjustable shelves and instantly recognizable stance this archetypal paradigm of Bauhaus design is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Breuer piece. Able to blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Contemporary to Minimalism to Mid-Century Modern and everything in between this "Open" bookshelf is perfect in both office and home settings even doubling as a clean room divider. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: Italy
Proof: Signed
Period: 1980s
Material: Beech | Chrome
State: As-Is (Tastefully Aged)
Condition Details: Save for a minor repair this gorgeous etagere by Marcel Breuer is in original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The beech plywood shelves show only two small screw holes on the top shelf (which have been filled and re-finished) and can be seen in the detail photos provided. With that said there are no other discernable signs of wear with no deep scratches, stains or other damage present whatsoever.
All five shelves are adjustable and all original chrome fittings are present. The chrome shows only minor signs of light tarnishing the worst areas of which can be seen in the detail photos provided.
This iconic etagere is ultra-functional, structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and video for details on this bookshelf's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Bauhaus | Mid-Century Modern
SKU: AM02385
---Dimensions---
Width: 65 in / 165.1 cm
Depth: 14 in / 35.56 cm
Height: 69.5 in / 176.53 cm
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
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Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Introducing an icon of Bauhaus Design - the Five Tier Bookcase by Marcel Breuer. This fabulous etagere represents one of the most anomalous designs in Breuer's linguistic research. The tubular steel is discontinuous and touches the ground with two molded ends, cut and closed with a disk surmounting the section. The shelves are constructed from molded beech plywood and are replete with stellar variegated woodgrains perfectly offsetting the chrome uprights. All shelves are adjustable adding to the versatility of this archetypally utilitarian piece.
Designed in 1930, this 5-tier bookshelf was originally produced in Switzerland in 1930 and sold in Zurich and Basel in the modern furniture stores owned by Sigfried Gideon, Werner Moser, and Rudolf Graber. In 1933, it was included in the collection designed by Breuer for Wohnbedarf. Production was moved to Italy in the 1980's making this iconic etagere one of the longest, continually produced pieces of the Bauhaus design era.
Marcel Breuer is considered one of the fathers of Modernism. During his career, he was an architect, teacher and furniture designer. As a student and teacher at the Bauhaus School, Breuer focused on the integration of technology, materials, and art. Breuer is famous for a number of furniture designs, though perhaps no chair design is more famous than his Wassily Chair. Designed in 1925, the Wassily chair was the first bent-tubular steel-framed chair. The chair is very simple in form, yet quite comfortable and exemplary in its use of the Bauhaus design philosophy. In the 1930s, Breuer fled from Germany to England and eventually came to the United States where he taught with Walter Gropius at Harvard's School of Architecture.
With it's stylish mix of organic and chrome materials, adjustable shelves and instantly recognizable stance this archetypal paradigm of Bauhaus design is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Breuer piece. Able to blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Contemporary to Minimalism to Mid-Century Modern and everything in between this "Open" bookshelf is perfect in both office and home settings even doubling as a clean room divider. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: Italy
Proof: Signed
Period: 1980s
Material: Beech | Chrome
State: As-Is (Tastefully Aged)
Condition Details: Save for a minor repair this gorgeous etagere by Marcel Breuer is in original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The beech plywood shelves show only two small screw holes on the top shelf (which have been filled and re-finished) and can be seen in the detail photos provided. With that said there are no other discernable signs of wear with no deep scratches, stains or other damage present whatsoever.
All five shelves are adjustable and all original chrome fittings are present. The chrome shows only minor signs of light tarnishing the worst areas of which can be seen in the detail photos provided.
This iconic etagere is ultra-functional, structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and video for details on this bookshelf's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Bauhaus | Mid-Century Modern
SKU: AM02385
---Dimensions---
Width: 65 in / 165.1 cm
Depth: 14 in / 35.56 cm
Height: 69.5 in / 176.53 cm
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.