Among Jacques Hitier’s shelves, let’s focus in this chapter on one of his most iconic shelves: Jacques Hitier walled corner shelves.
Conception
1949
Production
Tubauto
Background of these walled corner shelves
The central metallic pole represents a break in style after the Second World War at the early stage of the Reconstruction period.
Design to optimize the living space and avoid congested spaces with the constraints of limited living areas from the 50s and the 60s.
It is made to arrange a reading corner with 2 mains functionalities:
- lighting
- shelving
Jacques Hitier walled corner shelves’ specifications
Features
Tubular coated metal structure
Some models are composed of a hanging lamp and others don’t have it.
Wooden shelves
Size
- Width: 69 cm
- Height: 148,5 cm
- Depth: 69 cm
Jacques Hitier walled corner shelves seen on the web
Projects with the corner shelf
Interior design project
In 2021, Jacques Hitier’s corner shelf (the model with the hanging lamp) has used in the redesign of a super chic Parisian life-long apartment by the French interior designer Isabelle Stanislas.
More information about the interior design project
Read the interview of Isabelle Stanislas about Jacques HitierExplore other furniture creation from Jacques Hitier
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