German Shrunk/Schranke Wall Unit?

8 years ago

My in laws bought this 7’ piece from a Belgium antique shop while living there in the 80’s...they have asked me to sell it for them(redecorating). I believe it’s a German Shrank/Shrunk from the 70’s but no one seems to know for sure-and EVERYONE PRONOUNCES IT WRONG;) Any ideas? Thanks!

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wishiwereintheup

8 years ago

Correct name/spelling in German is Schrankwand, easiest English phonetic spelling is shrunk vund, literally means 'closet wall' or 'armoire wall' but dictionary definition equivalent to our 'wall unit'.

I've seen them before in the Chicago area where they had been imported by various furniture stores that catered to the German and Polish communities. Quality was all over the place. Some were well built with hardwoods while others were particle or other wood board products with nice looking veneer. The cheaper ones tended to sag over the years. Yours doesn't seem to have that problem.

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Constine
8 years ago
Yes, it’s a ‚Schrankwand‘. Almost every German family had one in their living room in the eighties. Yours seems to be a good quality, the flamed mahogany veneer looks high end.
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Minnie Richardson
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
please send information and location,
HU-251660189
7 years ago
please send information and location. Thank you.
Melissa Jones
5 years ago
My mom has this same piece in her living room today. My father was military so we traveled alot. He was stationed in Germany during the 70s-80s. I'd like to know more about it. Thank you.
Amy Beaver
4 years ago
I have one as well my uncle brought one back when he was in the military. Would love to know the value of it. My mom passed away and we are cleaning out her
DIRK SMITH
4 years ago
Did you ever find out, I have the same one need to sell as moving homes
HU-122234156
2 years ago
It is worth about 3-4 thousand dollars in good shape, providing it is real wood.
gucciguy28
2 years ago
Where do you find an adapter or converter so it can be ised in the US
gucciguy28
2 years ago
HU-164159896
last year
Yes it is I have one purchased in Germany in the 70's