Red ‘Utrecht’ shelf by Constant Nieuwenhuys for ‘t Spectrum, The Netherlands 1956
- Sold
Designer(s): Constant Nieuwenhuys
Manufacturer: 't Spectrum
Model: Utrecht 50
Period: 1950-1959
Condition: Good
Quantity: 1
Material(s): steel plate
Measurements (cm): H 15; W 50; D 20
This shelf, called 'Utrecht' is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuys. Nieuwenhuys was a member of the CoBrA movement. He is known as a fine artist, musician, writer and he was also known for his visionary architectural work, known as 'New Babylon'. Nieuwenhuys has made a few designs for interior items for the company of 't Spectrum. His most famous work is the 'IJhorst' coffee table. The book on 'T Spectrum, by 010 publishers, also shows another design of Nieuwenhuys, being this wall rack. This was made in a few different colors. Very rare and true collectors items or even more so, museum piece.