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The Echo Book Shelf
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The Echo Book Shelf
Restored Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit with Mustard Yellow Base (Pure Tung Oil Finish & Wax Polish)
The Story:
A great piece of furniture doesn’t just hold objects; it creates a dialogue between the architecture of the room and your personal collection.
Originally structured as a dynamic multi-tier piece, this 1960s Mid-Century bookcase has undergone a thorough 23-hour restoration process. We spent 12 hours addressing its structural integrity and cleaning decades of wear, followed by 4 hours of precise sanding to reveal its deep, rich wood grain. To honor its organic nature, we applied 4 coats of pure Tung Oil over 7 hours of meticulous finish work, ensuring a smooth, velvet patina that emphasizes the wood’s dark, smoky, chocolate-and-mahogany undertones.
Its design language is delightfully subtle: cleanly joined corners and varying shelf heights accommodate anything from vinyl box sets to art books. The ultimate signature twist lies at its very foundation—a hidden, recessed geometric base finished in a warm, muted yellow mustard tone. This tiny splash of color acts as an anchor, giving the heavy, majestic wood frame a lightweight, slightly floating modernist aesthetic.
The Scent & Sound Curation: We treat restoration as an art form that touches all senses. The "Echo Book Shelf" is paired with Diptyque’s iconic Vetyverio—a fragrance that perfectly balances dense, raw, smoky earthiness with a brilliant, unexpected spark. Your piece arrives with a dedicated olfactory card and our curated workshop playlist, heavily inspired by the raw, analog energy of Santana's Woodstock Experience and the smooth, late-night companion tones of Sade.
Specifications:
• Type: Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit / Bookcase
• Materials: Solid Wood, Mustard Yellow Base Accent, 4 Coats of Pure Tung Oil
• Design Features: Three open display tiers with varied heights, recessed modernist color-blocked plinth base
• Condition: Fully restored vintage. Structurally sound, incredibly sturdy, and deeply nourished with premium oil to age beautifully.
Measures:
Height: 51,5cm
Length: 59cm
Depth: 39,5cm
Weight: 4kg
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBrown, YellowMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height52 cmWidth59 cmDepth40 cm
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Private sellerLisbon, PortugalOn Whoppah since June 2026 • 0 sales