Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Hanging Wall Shelf

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Seller's Notes:Paul Frankl Skyscraper Style | Stepped Shelves | 1970s Boho A well-constructed and visually arresting vintage hanging wall shelf in natural bamboo and rattan, designed in the stepped asymmetric manner of Paul T. Frankl's celebrated Skyscraper furniture. Frankl's Skyscraper bookcases — designed in New York in the 1920s and 30s to echo the setback profiles of the city's new towers — are among the most iconic pieces of American Art Deco design. This 1970s bamboo shelf translates that same architectural stepped silhouette into the organic, warm aesthetic of the Boho and tropical design movement. Three display tiers are arranged in a characteristic ascending asymmetric configuration, with a wide lower level at left, a raised platform at center, and a mid-height tier at right — the classic Frankl setback profile. The upper shelves are surfaced with parallel cylindrical bamboo pole slats, their natural ridged texture adding warmth and visual interest. The lower shelves are fitted with smooth lacquered wood panels. The structural frame is natural bamboo with rattan-wrapped joints throughout. The rattan wrapping at every joint intersection is neatly executed and structurally sound, indicating quality construction. The warm honey-amber bamboo tone is consistent and attractive throughout. A metal wire hanger fitted to the rear allows clean wall mounting. The piece is an ideal display surface for plants, ceramics, books, small sculptures, or curated decorative collections. At a moment when natural materials and organic textures are central to the best interior design, this piece offers both strong visual character and a genuine design pedigree. The Frankl Skyscraper reference connects it to a celebrated narrative in 20th-century American design while the bamboo and rattan construction keeps it warm, tactile, and thoroughly of its 1970s moment. A genuinely distinctive decorative object ready to hang. Dimensions: 30.5"W × 8.5"D × 29"H. Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, see photos.

Brand: Vintage/Antique Finds