Wall Unit shelf by Herbert Hirche

• Rare wall shelf designed by architect and designer Herbert Hirche (1910-2002). Unlike other models on the market, this one features solid padouk elements (and not teak veneer, as on most models), as well as black laminate “claustra” walls – optional elements that were even rarer at the time, and few of which have survived to the present day. In all likelihood, a control unit.
• Christian Holzäpfe first edition, circa 1957.
• This is a modular shelf, but we recommend keeping it in the configuration shown for both aesthetic and practical reasons (ladders drilled at the time for some reinforcement, adjustment of the black walls).
• New locks and key heads machined from solid brass. (The ‘key’ to the secretary flap is a handle).
• Some signs of normal wear and tear (foot, scratch on one cabinet, see photos). However, we consider the condition to be “very good”.
• Due to its construction, this piece of furniture is particularly heavy (approx. 100kg). Assembly time 2 hours, two people.
• L 260 CM X D 39 CM X H 213 CM.
• 4 pedestals W 83 CM X D 39 CM X H 48 CM X D useful 34CM/35CM/38CM.
• 7 boards P useful 28 CM.
• Drawers P 31 CM X H 12 CM.

This piece of furniture is listed in the Historical Photographic Archive of the German Design Council. In the Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek, it is shown in a slightly different teak configuration.

The same source can also be found in our archive documents. Meubles Nouveaux” bibliography. Editions Gerd Hatje, Stuttgart, 1958, pg 137.

The “DHS-10” bookcase by Herbert Hirche featured in the book “Meubles Nouveaux”.