60s Walter Wirz wandregal for Wilhelm Renz

Designer
Walter Wirz
Manufacturer
Wilhelm Renz
Period
1960s
Origin
Germany
Material
Teak veneer
Color
teak
Code
06060722KW
Condition
Good condition consistent with age and use
Dimensions
200cm (w) x 21cm (d) x 26cm (h)
Price
Sold, located Paris
Provenance
See information below.

Wilhelm Renz took over the company in 1902 from Otto Vetter, who started his company in 1882. The company is located in the German town of Stuttgart, where Wilhelm Renz has been in charge for a long time. More than 10 years later, Wilhelm Renz builds a new factory in Böblingen.
As the company grows and expands and a typical Renz – line is created, individual furniture for the living space. After Wilhelm Renz leaves, his eldest son Kurt Renz takes over the company and leads the company through the second world war to a new era under the name Wilhelm Renz KG. Furniture production is changed and new materials and processing methods are possible. In the post-war era there is more room for creative ideas and organic shapes. Right angles and symmetry are a thing of the past.
The company will collaborate with good designers such as Walter Wirz designer of the tables with adjustable heigth. More rare are the Wall elements that Wirz designed for them. This specific 200cm wide piece is made in beautiful teak veneer and aged beautiful. Good condition consistent with age and use. Easy to mount by only two screws or hooks.

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