Stokke - Bookcase - design Willem Lutjens - 60's

Manufacturer: Gouda Den Boer. Design: Willem Lutjens. Dimensions: (height) 122 X (length) 100 X (depth) 24 cm. Material: wood, birch veneer. Period: 1960s. Origin: Gouda, Netherlands. Condition: beautiful condition – some light signs of use on the veneer – overall appearance is excellent. The iconic "stokkenkast" (pole shelving unit) is a Dutch design by Willem Lutjens (often referred to as W. Lutjens or Wilhelm Lutjens), produced by the C. Den Boer furniture factory in Gouda. The design dates back to 1953 and became a symbol of modern, airy Dutch Design during the 1950s and 1960s. Modular system: The unit is constructed from separate shelves and wooden poles (uprights) that can be easily screwed together. This makes the unit easy to disassemble and configure according to your own preferences. Materials: Usually executed in birch wood or birch veneer, often recognizable by the elegant, upward-curved edges of the shelves (bentwood). Variants in teak or oak also exist. Functionality: Thanks to its open structure, the piece is not only suitable as a bookcase but is also frequently used as a room divider. Lutjens' shelving units for Gouda den Boer are now considered rare vintage collector's items and are highly sought after. Sustainable and eco-conscious: By adding vintage items to your interior, you are making an eco-conscious choice. No new raw materials are required for this product. Choosing vintage means utilizing what already exists, which makes it sustainable. You may be giving these objects not just a second, but even a third or fourth life. Vintage products are of high quality—there is a reason they last through multiple lifetimes. Every vintage product has a story. The often minimal signs of use offer a glimpse into the life of the previous owner. The extent of these signs of use is noted in the description. Photographs form part of this description, so please examine them carefully. Vintage (i.e., pre-owned) items may exhibit color variations, uneven we.