For some, furniture and objects from the People’s Republic of Poland are “junk” lying in the depths of the garage, others treat them as a time machine and a gateway to a sentimental journey through the past. However, in some circles, old furniture and accessories are still very popular, and collectors are able to pay a lot for them.
About face
After 1989, wallpapers with specific patterns slowly disappeared from the walls. People were throwing away wall units, old 366 armchairs and VAR chairs en masse. In their place, new models appeared, striking with freshness, progress and Western culture. Few at the time expected that in 2023 the characteristic aesthetics will come back into favorand lovers of retro-style items will be ready to pay substantial sums just to find a well-preserved gem of the past.
Soul for sale
Furniture from the times of the People’s Republic of Poland, according to lovers of this period, has its own soul, for which, however, you have to pay dearly. For example, the iconic VAR chair, which was designed by Józef Chierowski in the 1970s, is available in the “” store for… PLN 1,590. What’s more, one of the most popular pieces of furniture from the People’s Republic of Poland, the “366 armchair”, is also a design by Chierowski. The price after renovation can reach up to PLN 3,000.
Examples can be multiplied – it is enough to enter the keyword “PRL” in the search engines of advertising services, and in a fraction of a second there will be a lot of items whose value exceeds one thousand zlotys. There will certainly be no shortage of wall units; some give them away for free, others they demand up to PLN 2,000. – Importantly, such furniture can perfectly fill both modern and older interiors. Buying a model for renovation often turns out to be a great idea.
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Source: Gazeta
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