Wall-mounted shelf, light brown birch, UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1980s.
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Wall-mounted shelf, light brown birch, UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1980s.

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This wall-mounted shelf, produced by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia in 1986, exemplifies late Central European modernism. Crafted from birch veneer in a warm, light tone and finished with a matte varnish, it highlights the subtle wood grain and tactile quality of the material. The shelf is built as a rectangular module, 140 cm in length, featuring a single open compartment on the left. Its sharp, rectilinear edges and absence of visible hardware or joinery at the front create a floating effect and a sense of visual lightness. The design remains strictly functional: the open niche allows for convenient storage of books or small objects, while the rear-mounted fixing points ensure a seamless wall installation. There are no decorative accents or additional colors, maintaining a monochromatic, natural wood appearance that echoes modernist restraint. The condition is very good – the surfaces show only minimal, age-appropriate signs of use, with no visible damage or patina.The shelf tells a story of the 1980s, when function and form converged in minimalist harmony. Its geometric outline and natural birch texture evoke the era: the (anonymous) designer focused on the integrity of the material and a sparing use of means, letting light play across the matte surface and the gentle wood grain become its only ornament. This piece speaks with the voice of rational simplicity, characteristic of the Central European design school where every detail was justified and nothing was superfluous.In an interior, the shelf could be paired with other pieces featuring clean lines—such as low, neutral-upholstered sofas, metal lighting, or artworks in slender frames. It would work well against a light-colored wall, allowing the birch tone to stand out, and could be combined with 1980s accessories or contemporary minimalist accents. It
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Height13 cm
Depth16 cm
Wall-mounted shelf, light brown birch, UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1980s. - DIMENSION
Width140 cm
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  • Width140 cm
  • Height13 cm
  • Depth16 cm
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