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Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Magazine Rack Lucite Mirror and Mylar "Chrome"

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Title: Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Magazine Rack Lucite Mirror and Mylar "Chrome"

Description: In the manner of Dorothy Thorpe, this sculptural magazine rack has a mirrored base that holds twelve chrome sockets into which the Lucite uprights are secured. With Mid-Century Modern mirrored glass magazine rack in Lucite and chrome. Dorothy Thorpe from a South Beach Miami estate -- although this design is often identified with chrome, Dorothy Thorpe was an early innovator with Mylar, and made coils at the base of each Lucite curve to simulate chrome Beautiful piece for any interior design to store your favorite magazines or books. Dimensions 15"W × 9"D × 12"H.

Dimensions: Creator:
Dorothy Thorpe (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 3.54 in (9 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Mirror,Mylar
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good working condition, might have a few scratches on the mirrored chrome due to time, no rust.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20513021stDibs: LU947426670922

Reserve: $510.00

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Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Magazine Rack Lucite Mirror and Mylar "Chrome"

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