Unix Sectional Modular Oak Library Bookcase from Phoenix Gallery, 1950s, Set of 26

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

An enormous bank of ‘Unix’ stacking glazed library bookcases, comprising of an impressive 26 sections and 114 boxes to fill!
Retailed by the Phoenix Gallery of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross, London probably in the late 1940s, early 1950s, made of solid English Oak. You can change the layout very easily as these bookcases were designed to be fully modular. We have chosen to setup the various sized boxes in this format in order to leave feature gaps and for the piece to be displayed symmetrically.
The setup that’s currently photographed (including plinths), comprises of 31 individual sections, and measures over 13 feet wide, but of course being modular, the height and width has infinite possibilities. All of the glass sliding doors have a lovely circular ground recessed finger pull, and can be easily removed should you prefer a partially glazed setup. Each of the units has an ivorine tag ’TOP’, ‘UNIX REGISTERED’ plus a paper label to the back of the majority of the boxes ‘from the Phoenix Gallery. 36A St Martin’s Lane, Charing Cross, London, WC2’. In the largest of the sections you can fit a book measuring 35cm high by 24.5cm deep, and the smaller boxes a 25cm high x 16.5cm deep book. In very good period condition, each section is solid and clean. There are a couple of small nibbles to a couple of the glass doors, but nothing of concern.
Current set-up Measurements: 404cm W x 28cm D (20cm narrowest) x 249cm H
Comprising of 26 sections and five plinths:
5 x five section glazed base units 134.5cm W x 28cm D x 38.5cm H
1 x five section un-glazed base unit on plinth 134.5 W x 20cm D x 28cm H
12 x five section glazed units 134.5cm W x 20cm D x 28cm H
4 x four section glazed units 108cm W x 20cm x 28cm H
4 x two section glazed units 54.5cm W x 20cm x 28cm H

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Creator	Phoenix Gallery
Manufacturer	Unix
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1950
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	English, Mid-Century, Hand-Crafted, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	UV-2172747
Materials	Glass, Oak
Color	Brown, Clear
Width	404 cm 159.1 inch
Depth	28 cm 11.0 inch
Height	249 cm 98.0 inch
Weight Range	Very Heavy — Over 150kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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