Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Rack
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A striking vintage magazine rack crafted from richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect acrylic / lucite and finished with a sculptural brass handle. This is a substantial decorative piece with thick acrylic panels, a bold architectural silhouette and beautiful amber, burgundy and deep brown tones that become especially luminous when they catch the light.

Maker / Designer: Unknown
Place of Origin: Unknown
Colour: Tortoiseshell, Amber, Brown, Brass
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with light surface wear and patina consistent with age.
Period: 1970s
Materials: Lucite, Brass
Dimensions: 31 × 45 cm / 12.2 × 17.7 in
Attribution: Unsigned; maker and country of origin not identified.
Description

A striking vintage magazine rack crafted from richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect acrylic / lucite and finished with a sculptural brass handle. This is a substantial decorative piece with thick acrylic panels, a bold architectural silhouette and beautiful amber, burgundy and deep brown tones that become especially luminous when they catch the light.

Details

Maker / Designer: Unknown

Period: 1970s

Place of Origin: Unknown

Materials: Lucite, Brass

Colour: Tortoiseshell, Amber, Brown, Brass

Dimensions: 31 × 45 cm / 12.2 × 17.7 in

Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with light surface wear and patina consistent with age.

Attribution: Unsigned; maker and country of origin not identified.

Maker & History
Lucite became a favourite material for glamorous interiors during the 1960s and 1970s because it could appear visually weightless while taking on bold colours and patterns. Tortoiseshell-effect acrylic paired with brass was especially suited to the luxurious, eclectic look now associated with Hollywood Regency and late mid-century decorative design.
Shipping & Returns
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Complimentary standard shipping for every order, with no minimum purchase, to all destinations we serve. Each vintage piece is carefully packed by hand and shipped from France with tracking.
Estimated delivery times: France 3–7 business days; Europe 5–8 business days; other destinations vary, usually 5–15 business days.
United States: shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Applicable import duties and taxes are covered by us, with no additional import charges due on delivery.
Optional express delivery within France is available for €10.99.

Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

I was drawn to the way light moves across the tortoiseshell-effect lucite and seems to change the material throughout the day. I also love its sculptural presence, which makes it feel as much like a decorative object as a functional magazine rack.

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