Exciting news: Whoppah has acquired Design Market in France
Have it delivered hassle-freeBuyer protectionAll items curated by WhoppahDownload the Whoppah app here
Vintage highboard / bookcase / display cabinet, 60s, Germany
Seller: Business seller€930€837-10%Offer from €774
Item not as advertised, money backAll items are curated and 100% authenticHave it delivered hassle-free or pick it up yourselfShop only from Trusted Sellers
Business seller
Product description
This vintage highboard is an original from the 1960s. The furniture consists of two elements.
The surfaces are finished with pear and maple veneer. A key is included.
The upper top is a shelf unit with three fixed shelves. Access is via two sliding glass doors.
The lower cupboard element consists of a double door with a wooden shelf.
➡️ History:
The furniture was produced at VEB Südthüringer Möbelwerke Themar. This factory was an important furniture manufacturer in the GDR.
Foundation and location: The furniture factories were located in Themar, a town in Thuringia. They were part of the state-owned company network that was set up in the GDR after the Second World War.
Products: The company specialized in the production of high-quality furniture that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing. They were particularly known for their cabinets, chests of drawers, tables and chairs, which were often in the classic and timeless design of the 50s to 70s.
Design and quality: The furniture from VEB Südthüringer Möbelwerke was known for its solid craftsmanship and durability. They mainly used local woods and attached great importance to workmanship and surface finishing.
Economic significance: The company played an important role in the GDR economy. Furniture from Thuringia was not only sold domestically, but also exported to other socialist states.
Historical context: After the reunification of Germany, many of the former VEB companies were privatized or closed. Some of the pieces of furniture from this period are now coveted collector's items, as they offer an insight into the design and culture of the GDR.
Themar model: The Themar model is an example of the high-quality and stylish pieces of furniture produced by VEB Südthüringer Möbelwerke. It represents the typical Mid - Century Modern style that was popular in the 60s and 70s.
➡️ Size:
92 cm x 44 cm x 173 cm (width x depth x height)
The lower element ends at a height of 80 cm.
➡️ Condition: The piece of furniture is basically stable, functional and shows no signs of damage. Signs of use are present. ➡️ Reconditioning: The piece of furniture has been thoroughly cleaned. We clean and treat the wooden surfaces intensively with specially purified linseed oil in combination with an odorless and residue-free hydrocarbon solvent. This method is recommended by restorers.
➡️ Condition: The piece of furniture is basically stable, functional and shows no signs of damage. Signs of use are present. ➡️ Reconditioning: The piece of furniture has been thoroughly cleaned. We clean and treat the wooden surfaces intensively with specially purified linseed oil in combination with an odorless and residue-free hydrocarbon solvent. This method is recommended by restorers.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialGlass, WoodNumber of items1StyleVintageHeight173 cmWidth92 cmDepth44 cm