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A 20th Century Magazine Rack
Hobo Design
for sale €445     $483
£380
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A 20th Century Magazine Rack

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A unique and very sculptural French 20th century magazine rack made entirely of naturalistic timber, from around 1920.

Hobo loves because: Who knew a magazine rack could be a work of art?! Would work in the most contemporary of interiors and the cosiest of 16th century snugs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated this Rustic Wooden Magazine Rack to the 1920s.

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SA1131413
Description
A unique and very sculptural French 20th century magazine rack made entirely of naturalistic timber, from around 1920.
Hobo loves because: Who knew a magazine rack could be a work of art?! Would work in the most contemporary of interiors and the cosiest of 16th century snugs.
Hobo Design
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated this Rustic Wooden Magazine Rack to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131413
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A rustic 20th-century magazine rack constructed from gnarled natural wood branches forming a cradle-like structure.
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Telephone 07532 805696
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm
Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hobod
Verified Since Mar 2025
Items For Sale 49
Items Sold 30
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Verified Since Mar 2025
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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
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Mar 2025
For Sale
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A rustic 20th-century magazine rack constructed from gnarled natural wood branches forming a cradle-like structure.
A 20th Century Magazine Rack
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A rustic 20th-century magazine rack constructed from gnarled natural wood branches forming a cradle-like structure.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Rustic furniture design emerged as a response to industrialisation, drawing inspiration from natural materials and folk art traditions. Throughout the 20th century, artisan makers constructed utilitarian household items, such as magazine racks and newspaper stands, using unrefined branches and root wood to celebrate natural forms.

Rustic furniture typically utilises found timber, tree branches, vines, or root wood joined together using traditional mortise-and-tenon joints, hidden dowels, or discrete pin nails. The wood is often left with its natural contours, texture, and grain intact to preserve the organic aesthetic.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural age patination, wear along contact points, and historic joinery techniques rather than modern adhesive or uniform machine-cut hardware. Tool markings, hand-carved adjustments, and shrinkage gaps consistent with aged timber also indicate genuine period construction.

A natural timber magazine rack introduces texture and visual warmth to modern spaces when positioned beside an upholstered armchair or sofa. It pairs effectively with clean-lined contemporary furniture, offering a textural balance between structured architectural elements and organic shapes.

Maintain natural branch wood by regular light dusting with a soft, dry brush to clear accumulation in crevices. To prevent the timber from drying or cracking, keep the piece away from direct heat sources and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically.
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