This magazine rack from the 1970s, made in Germany, is a study in minimalist postmodern form: clear acrylic with a smooth, glossy surface, shaped into a rigorous geometric volume. The flat, uniformly thick acrylic panels join at right angles, creating a rectangular box with a distinctly taller rear panel and a lower front edge. Rounded corners add coherence to the silhouette, while a perfectly circular handgrip cutout at the top serves as an ergonomic feature for easy transport—both a functional and visual gesture. The construction is strictly functional, allowing magazines to be accessed or displayed intuitively, kept visible through the pure transparency of the material. Any visible joinery is reduced to a minimum: subtle metal fasteners at the base mark the only exception to the material's uninterrupted clarity. The piece dispenses with ornamentation entirely, relying instead on the interplay of light and acrylic. The rack remains in very good condition, with only minimal surface scratches or faint cloudiness typical of the era, but no cracks or structural flaws. The spirit of the 1970s is embedded in this object, when transparent acrylic was boldly adopted in interiors for its candor and lightness. The form of the rack echoes postmodern confidence that utility and sculptural quality can merge seamlessly; clarity of function and transparency of material stand in for any decoration. The object allows everyday life to be ordered and revealed—magazines become a curated display, light passing through and animating the piece. Every surface suggests: “In this era, modernity finds expression through air, light, and craftsmanship unafraid of exposure.” This rack could be paired with glass, chrome, or lacquered wood to highlight the
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Height34 cm
Depth18 cm
Width33 cm
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Width33 cm
Height34 cm
Depth18 cm
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