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Jacques Hitier’s walled shelves

Jacques Hitier Walled Shelves | Étagère murale de Jacques Hitier | Shelves 1950s

Among Jacques Hitier’s shelves, let’s focus in this chapter on one of his most original shelves: Jacques Hitier walled shelves.

Conception

1952

Production

MBO

Background of these walled shelves

We can think that’s a simple walled shelf but it’s not. During the 50’s and the 60’s it’s a useful furniture with a unique design, in serial production.

Jacques Hitier Walled Shelves | Étagère murale de Jacques Hitier | Shelves 1950s | appartement témoin Auguste Perret | Le Havre | 2013

By taking another look at a 3 levels walled shelf, Jacques Hitier adds his innovation touch :

  • The graceful shape of the metallic tube brings delicacy to the shelves.
  • The simple function of putting some books and ornaments is overtaken by its aesthetic revolution.

Jacques Hitier uses the same innovation for his Gigognes tables and walled desk.

The walled shelf is finally assuming his decorative vocation :

  • Avoiding to lose space by putting the shelves on the wall
  • Its small size allows to sell it for a low and fair price.

Jacques Hitier corner shelves’ specifications

Features

3 wooden shelves made with a waxed solid oak

1 winding metallic tube lacquered with flashy colours

Size

  • Width: 80 cm
  • Height: 67 cm
  • Depth: 22 cm

Jacques Hitier corner shelves seen on the web

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