A rare breakfast-cupboard , G.TH. RIETVELD FOR METZ & CO., 1937

Sale 2627

20TH CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS

Amsterdam

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15 June 2004

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Lot 403

A rare breakfast-cupboard

G.TH. RIETVELD FOR METZ & CO., 1937

Price realised

EUR 16,730

Estimate

EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000

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A rare breakfast-cupboard
G.TH. RIETVELD FOR METZ & CO., 1937
The grey lacquered cupboard of rectangular form, the top compartment with glass sliding doors with pierced circular grips, revealing a coral red lacquered interior with glass shelves, above a compartment with hinged front revealing an interior with shelves, with revolving metal supports to realise a breakfast table-top, one support with metal painted wooden compartment for cutlery
162cm. high x 177cm. wide x 91cm. deep (in opened position)

Provenance

Purchased by the present owner at Metz & Co. in circa 1939
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Lot 403

A rare breakfast-cupboard

G.TH. RIETVELD FOR METZ & CO., 1937

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