This metal magazine rack from the 1970s embodies the spirit of modernist design, with a structure composed entirely of metal rods arranged in a geometric, openwork grid. Its cool silver-grey tone, combined with a subtle metallic sheen, imparts an industrial character reinforced by the clarity of its lines and the absence of superfluous decoration. The construction features a practical handle accentuated by a decorative spring (partially damaged on one side, yet functionally uncompromised), while stability is provided by small spherical feet. Balanced proportions—39 cm wide, 32 cm high, 31 cm deep—allow magazines and newspapers to be stored in order while keeping their covers visible. The lack of ornamentation amplifies the utilitarian, modernist essence of the piece. The condition is good: signs of oxidation and patina are visible, and the handle's spring is damaged, but the rack remains stable and fully usable.
This magazine rack seems to echo the voice of its era, when practicality and constructional optimism went hand-in-hand with an economy of form. The metal rods create a graphic, almost architectural grid—simple yet dynamic—evoking the everyday design language of the 1970s, when even utilitarian objects could embody modernist thought. The cool metallic sheen and tangible texture of the patina speak of the passage of time, leaving a mark that does not diminish the object's functionality.
Today, such a magazine rack could be paired with mid-century sofas on slender legs or minimalist coffee tables in wood and metal.
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Height32 cm
Depth31 cm
Width39 cm
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Width39 cm
Height32 cm
Depth31 cm
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