Lot 130: Vintage Wooden Magazine Rack with Drawer, Mid-20th Century

Description

A vintage wooden magazine rack featuring multiple compartments and a single bottom drawer, showcasing classic design elements suitable for an elegant home. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century * Material: Stained hardwood * Style: Traditional Condition: Visible wear and tear consistent with age and use, including scratches, scuffs, and areas of finish loss on the edges and surfaces. The drawer pull is present and functional. Interesting fact: * Magazine racks became popular household items in the mid-20th century, reflecting a growing culture of leisure reading and the proliferation of popular magazines and newspapers. * Many were designed to blend seamlessly with existing furniture, often featuring traditional woodworking techniques like turned legs and spindle construction. Use: Ideal for organising periodicals, newspapers, or books in a living room, study, or office, adding a touch of vintage charm.

Condition Report

Scratches, scuffs, finish loss on edges and surfaces, minor discolouration/fading consistent with age. Two vertical supports missing, as photogrtaphed in the fourth image.

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