Bentwood Room Divider – Ludvik Volak

Bentwood room divider shelf attributed to Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, Czechoslovak work from the 1960s.

Wear consistent with age and use, see photos.

Two pieces available.

H 226 cm × D 15.5 cm × W 90.5 cm.

A Light and Functional Space Divider

With a height of 226 cm and a depth of only 15.5 cm, this room divider shelf was designed to structure space without creating visual disruption. Its openwork construction allows light to circulate while distinguishing different zones within the same interior.

The open compartments can accommodate books, decorative objects, or plants, transforming this piece into an open bookcase as much as a room divider. This versatility explains the success of this type of arrangement in 1960s interiors.

The repetition of curved elements creates a characteristic graphic interplay that varies depending on the viewing angle. Placed in the center of a room, against a wall, or between two living spaces, this model serves as both an interior architectural element and a storage unit.

Its small footprint, visual transparency, and significant display capacity make it a particularly suitable solution for lofts, open-plan apartments, offices, or reception areas.