Not currently on display at the V&A

Bookrest

Bookrest
ca.1975
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red metal, for free-standing periodical rack.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleBookrest
Materials and techniques
Stove-enamelled mild steel
Brief description
Periodical display rack and bookrest, designed by John Marshall and manufactured by Marico Furniture.
Physical description
Red metal, for free-standing periodical rack.
Object history
Historical significance: Winner of the Design Centre Award in 1975.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.72:31-1977

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Record createdApril 28, 2011
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