Description
Metal shelving designed by Tjerk Reijenga and manufactured by Pilastro. Holland 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal. Dimensions: H 22cm W 76cm D 22.5cm. Little known but avant-garde Dutch designer, he left his mark on design with his highly innovative storage solutions. He designed coat racks, shelves, bookcases, etc. produced by the company Pilastro in the 1950s. His pieces are skilfully constructed in metal with a minimalist and industrial, but also colourful, spirit. Among his best known designs is the Toonladder collection of coat racks. Biography Tjerk Reijenga began his career as a designer at Pilastro in the 1950s and 1960s, where he worked with Dutch design greats such as Friso Kramer, Coen de Vries and D. van Sliedregt. Today he has become a world-renowned architect, specialising in sustainable development and solar panels. He is an active member of the BNA (Dutch Association of Architects) and ISES (International Solar Energy Society). His architectural practice is called BEAR-iD and has offices in the Netherlands and China. He moved to Shanghai in 2008. His philosophy is to use exclusively renewable materials in all his buildings.
| Creator |
Coen de Vries |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Spain |
| Style | Vintage, Rustic |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Product Code | WM-1524005 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Wear consistent with age and use.
|
| Materials | Metal |
| Color | Yellow, black, red |
| Width |
76 cm 29.9 inch |
| Depth |
23 cm 8.9 inch |
| Height |
22 cm 8.7 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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