Shelving Unit by Walter Wirz
€
1250,00
Shelving Unit by Walter Wirz
Designer: Walter Wirz
Maker: Wilhelm Renz
Design Period: 1960 to 1969
Production Period: 1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Materials: Teak Veneer
Colour: Warm Teak
Detailed Condition:
This vintage item remains in very good condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with time.
Dimensions
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Height: 20.5 cm
Product Description
Elegant and understated, this shelving unit designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz embodies the refined minimalism of Swiss modernist design. Crafted in richly grained teak veneer, the piece features the iconic U-profile structure that became synonymous with Wirz’s architectural and highly functional approach to furniture design.
The clean horizontal lines and balanced proportions create a sculptural yet highly practical storage solution, perfectly suited for books, objects, or decorative display. Combining German craftsmanship with Swiss modernist sensibility, the design reflects the restrained elegance and precision characteristic of mid-century European interiors.
Walter Wirz founded his own studio in 1950 and quickly established himself as one of the leading figures of Swiss modernism. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades including the Jan Tschichold Prize in 1988 and the Swiss Design Award in 1991.
A timeless and highly versatile piece that works equally well in contemporary, minimalist, or classic mid-century interiors.
Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.
Designer: Walter Wirz
Maker: Wilhelm Renz
Design Period: 1960 to 1969
Production Period: 1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Materials: Teak Veneer
Colour: Warm Teak
Detailed Condition:
This vintage item remains in very good condition with minor signs of age and use consistent with time.
Dimensions
Width: 200 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Height: 20.5 cm
Product Description
Elegant and understated, this shelving unit designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz embodies the refined minimalism of Swiss modernist design. Crafted in richly grained teak veneer, the piece features the iconic U-profile structure that became synonymous with Wirz’s architectural and highly functional approach to furniture design.
The clean horizontal lines and balanced proportions create a sculptural yet highly practical storage solution, perfectly suited for books, objects, or decorative display. Combining German craftsmanship with Swiss modernist sensibility, the design reflects the restrained elegance and precision characteristic of mid-century European interiors.
Walter Wirz founded his own studio in 1950 and quickly established himself as one of the leading figures of Swiss modernism. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades including the Jan Tschichold Prize in 1988 and the Swiss Design Award in 1991.
A timeless and highly versatile piece that works equally well in contemporary, minimalist, or classic mid-century interiors.
Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.