1930s Bauhaus Shelf Oak

This Bauhaus oak shelf from the 1930s combines two sturdy oak boards with a frame of chromed steel tube. The shelves show a distinctly grained, dark stained surface whose pores remain visible and give the wood a matt, warm depth. The steel tube is bent in wide radii and carries both levels without added screws, which gives the piece a light appearance despite its mass. With a width of 87 cm and a depth of only 36 cm, the shelf fits in the hallway, where it holds keys, post and bags, just as well as behind the sofa as a console. The height of 77 cm matches the working height of a table, so the upper board can also be used while standing. Anyone looking for a 1930s shelf with real substance gets a German Bauhaus piece whose chrome shines evenly with age and whose oak has darkened over the decades.