This sideboard from the 1950s, produced in then-Czechoslovakia, embodies the classic vision of Central European modernism. Crafted from solid oak in a deep, warm brown, it showcases pronounced, wavy wood grain that adds both character and texture. The upper section is accentuated by a curved, sliding front made of bent plywood—a detail rarely found outside the finest craftsmanship of the era. The lower part features two flat doors with geometric black bakelite handles. The sideboard rests on a recessed, low base, imparting a sense of mass balanced by visual lightness. Inside, a removable shelf offers flexible storage. The joinery is precise, with no visible hardware, highlighting a commitment to harmonious and clean design. Condition: excellent—with a subtle patina, minor traces of age, and light wear at the base, all preserved in original condition.Its form echoes the voice of postwar Central Europe: practicality woven together with a fascination for modernity and refined detail. The rounded bent plywood doors glide smoothly, as if inviting discovery of daily rituals from decades past. The bakelite handles quietly evoke an era when new materials met traditional craftsmanship, and the glossy wood surface reflects light, recalling the mood of family gatherings and the aesthetic of homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s.This sideboard could serve as a bar in a living room, a console in a hallway, or a low cabinet beneath a gallery of prints. It may be paired with a cubist-upholstered armchair or a minimalist table with a metal base to highlight material contrasts. Suitable for both mid-century-inspired and eclectic collector interiors, it would be well complemented by era ceramics, colored glass, or a single Bauhaus-style poster—
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Height87 cm
Depth48 cm
Width62 cm
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Width62 cm
Height87 cm
Depth48 cm
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