Highboard Cabinet, light ash, glass, metal, UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
799 PLN
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This highboard bookcase, produced by UP Zavody Bucovice in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, exemplifies the hallmark features of mid-century modern design. Crafted from light ash veneer in a warm, honey tone with a semi-gloss finish, the piece highlights the natural wood grain across its surfaces. The structure stands on four slender, turned legs in a contrasting darker wood, which lend the form an elevated and airy quality. Storage is organized into four distinct zones: an upper section with an adjustable shelf behind sliding glass doors and two open shelves, and a lower section with a cabinet closed by two doors fitted with simple metal handles. Visible screws on the side panels accentuate the piece’s utilitarian character. The overall condition is very good—polished surfaces, no visible damage, a functional lock, and only minor signs of use consistent with age. The highboard has been cleaned and polished, ready for use. This bookcase tells the story of an era when clarity of form and functionality held the highest esteem. Elevated on slim legs, it echoes the optimistic vision of modern homes in the 1960s, where light and space were essential. The expressive ash veneer quietly interacts with the room, while the sliding glass doors evoke the spirit of curated interiors, where every object had a place and purpose. The highboard can be paired with an upholstered armchair of geometric profile or a minimalist table from the same era, accentuating its lightweight, timeless silhouette. It would work well in a mid-century modern living room, but could also add character to eclectic interiors, especially against light walls
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Height163 cm
Width39 cm
Length90 cm
Dimension details
Length90 cm
Height163 cm
Width39 cm
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