Nutcracker Knack-Fix, silver, chromed steel, brown wood, Germany, 1930s
570 PLN
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The Knack-Fix nutcracker, produced in Germany in the 1930s for the Monopol hotel chain, is a compelling example of modernist utility and material clarity from the interwar period. The main body is crafted from polished, chromed steel, lending a cool, silvery gleam, while the screw handle is made of polished wood with a rich, reddish-brown tone and visible grain. The base features a chromed steel ring and a lower plate of honey-colored wood with a smooth, slightly matte finish. The object’s design is defined by its restrained, geometric form and robust, exposed screw mechanism, with an engraved inscription on the base certifying its provenance. The overall condition is very good: minor signs of use and a soft patina on the metal are present, but there are no significant damages or repairs, and all parts appear original to the period.This nutcracker embodies the spirit of an era where practicality and durability were held in high esteem. Its form echoes the 1930s: industrial austerity meets the discreet luxury of hotel culture, and every detail—from the cool spiral steel to the warmth of the polished wood—testifies to German craftsmanship and a devotion to functional design. The metal surface reflects light with understated gravitas, while the balanced heft of the mechanism conjures images of hotel lounges where such objects played a part in daily rituals.The Knack-Fix
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Height13.5 cm
Length9 cm
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Length9 cm
Height13.5 cm
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