We were able to acquire a large batch of this series last month, and they all arrived at once.
The response was overwhelming—thank you so much!!
I had the chance to meet with a dealer acquaintance the other day and told them about it, so they gathered more for us. This is the last of them for now.
I'm not sure when we'll be able to get more, but since we personally love these items and even display them in our own homes and showroom, we'll keep searching hard for them. Haha.
Now, let's get on to the introduction.
This is a school chart from the 1960s produced by Volk Und Wissen Verlag (commonly known as VWG), the publisher that created almost all of the textbooks, teaching materials, and educational journals in the former East Germany.
It is a roll-type wall-hanging teaching tool that was actually used in classrooms.
To withstand repeated use, paper is mounted onto a linen backing, and while there is some slight aging, it is in great condition.
This specific piece was used as an electronics teaching aid back in the 60s.
I don't know any German at all, so I asked the dealer, and they told me it was about electronics.
Electronics is a broad field, but digging a little deeper, it seems to be about a semiconductor called Germanium. Those working in this field or graduates of technical high schools might recognize it.
In any case, the design is great; I love the black background.
It just feels like it really pulls the whole design together, if that makes sense.
Characteristic of this era, the images were hand-drawn rather than photographed.
I’m drawn to the brushwork and color choices, which have a bit of a mid-century feel.
The utilitarian, no-nonsense nature of it being a teaching tool gives it a unique charm distinct from fine art.
We love them so much we display them at home, too. Since you only need a single hook on the wall to hang one,
you don’t need to do any heavy-duty work like drilling holes or hammering in nails, making the barrier to entry low. It’s also great that you can just roll it up when you want to put it away, so it doesn’t take up space.
Even though we want to carry framed art, we’re always worried about shipping;
we haven’t been able to offer any since one arrived completely smashed in the past. (Haha)
This is a wonderful art piece that is the only kind of thing that can travel across countries without any fear of breaking.
They are highly regarded in Europe and North America for their design quality, and they typically fetch over 150€ on average.
Depending on the piece, many are traded for around 300€–500€.
As I mentioned, having lived with them as decor for years and photographed them, I can truly say the quality is remarkable. It’s surprising they were produced with this level of quality and design in the 60s.
They weren't mass-produced in the modern sense, but were issued by a major publishing house as educational materials, which is perhaps one reason for the high quality.
It’s a shame you can’t touch the real thing, but I guarantee you’ll be moved when it arrives at your door. Haha.
They look far cooler than in the photos and have a strong presence. Or rather, a strong "masculine" presence. "Masculine." Haha.
There are so many different types around the world that they even have collectors, and the fact that it's hard to find the same one twice is, I think, what tickles the hearts of vintage lovers.
I’ve written a lot, but I’d be happy if you could just choose one with the same feeling as looking at art or a T-shirt print!
Price includes shipping and tax / World Shipping And Tax Including Price
material - Paper and Linen
size - Illustration 76x115.5cm / Pole length 121.5cm
condition - No issues. Although there is some wear due to aging and use in an educational setting, it is in very good condition.
