Sideboard U-458, multicolor, wood, by J. Jiroutek, Interier Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
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The U-458 sideboard, designed by Jiří Jiroutek for Interier Praha in the 1960s, is a quintessential example of Czechoslovak mid-century modernism. Its main body is crafted from honey-toned wood with a matte finish, revealing a pronounced grain that brings out the material's natural texture and understated appeal. The left section features a flat, wooden door with a small round metal handle, while the right is defined by six drawers with alternating high-gloss black and white fronts. These crisp geometric stripes create a strong graphic presence, characteristic of the era’s fascination with minimalism and visual rhythm. The piece stands on four splayed, tapered legs in matching wood, reinforcing its light proportions and modernist construction logic. The sideboard provides both closed storage behind the door and easy access to everyday essentials in the drawers. It is preserved in very good condition, showing only minor signs of use consistent with the 1960s, following careful restoration. This sideboard echoes the spirit of optimistic, postwar Czechoslovakia, when design balanced practicality with a clear visual language. The bold black and white drawers recall a fascination with geometric simplicity, while the warm wood speaks of domestic comfort in an age that believed in progress without sacrificing friendly materials. Every line and detail reflects a thoughtfulness for daily life: function and order, expressed without redundancy. The sideboard would work well against a light-colored wall or in a minimalist living room, where its geometric front can be fully appreciated. It can be combined with other 1960s wooden furniture, or juxtaposed with contemporary accents like a metal-finished lamp, an op-art poster, or a low geometric rug. In mid-century modern interiors, curated collector’s spaces, or eclectic
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Height76 cm
Width45 cm
Length110 cm
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Length110 cm
Height76 cm
Width45 cm
Weight25 kg
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