'Donau' Postmodern Armoire by Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Leitner, 1986

This rare Postmodern 'Donau' armoire by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner (Austria) was executed from Birdseye Maple in 1986 and can serve equally as appropriately as a piece of modern art for your home as it can serve you as a functional object.

The tall slender shape with tubular legs and simple hardware give this piece such great personality and style - transforming what would otherwise just be furniture into something personified, like sculptures can do to a home, and as you would expect from the leaders in Post-Modern Memphis art and design.

This functional art piece can also serve as an excellent storage object - whether it be a wardrobe or armoire for your bedroom, a hall or entry coat cabinet, in a large walk-in closet, or in your living room or entertainment room to house all of your miscellaneous. One shelf is located at the top of the interior and underneath that is a hanging rod for you to hang shirts, jackets, sweaters and more. One clever way of using this Ettore Sottsass armoire slash Post Modern art is to keep it by your front door and reserve it for inbound and outbound dry cleaning for your household.

This Postmodern cabinet by Ettore Sottsass & Marco Zanini for Franz Leitner would work great in a Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

Literature: Franz Leitner Product Catalogue.

Measurements:
H 82.25" x W 35.5" x D 25.5"

Condition:
Overall very good to excellent condition. A few scattered areas with light scuffs and light scratches. One small section with veneer split (shown in photos) will be repaired prior to shipping, will still be noticeable upon close inspection but not to visible from normal view. One small hole for cables / cords cut out from interior bottom as can be seen in photos. Upon request, we can fill this hole but will be left otherwise. Presents excellently, overall great collectors example ready for immediate use.

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