Floating wall shelf by Walter Wirz (Sold)
This U-shaped wall shelf in rosewood was designed by Walter Wirz and produced by Wilhelm Renz in Germany in the 1960’s. The rosewood body can be attached tot the wall with 3 simple hooks. This sleek shelf with a length of 150 cm can be used for books, small items, artworks or small plants for instance. There’s a few using marks on the right end of the top, but it’s still in very good condtion as shown in the pictures. Labeled with the golden sticker on the backside by Wilhelm Renz. We also have a 240 cm version available right here.
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Dimensions:
W: 150 CM
D: 19 CM
H: 27 CM
Weight: approx. 15 kilo
Material: rosewood
Zurich born Walter Wirz studied at the city’s School of Applied Arts before becoming a designer for different companies. In 1950 he founded his own design studio, Studio Walter Wirz, which rose to fame as one of the leading Swiss design firms.
Wirz’ designs are simple yet elegant, his minimalist approach was influenced heavily by the Swiss modernist movement. He made not only furniture but designed also logos, posters and packaging for Swiss brands like watchmakers Rolex and Omega.
His work was awarded multiple times, he received the Jan Tschichold Prize in 1988 and the Swiss Design Prize in 1991. He has also been professor at several art and design schools in Switzerland and abroad.
When Walter Wirz passed away in 2014 at the age of 95, he left behind a legacy in the world of design.
