Check the listing for details. 1970'S Commercial Slide Viewing Storage Cabinet Dieter Rams Style Walnut & Steel. Color: Walnut, Condition: Used. Listed at 1475.00 USD. This 1970s Abodia 5000 + 35mm slide/ transparency / negatives cabinet is a must-have for any photography studio, photographic slide studio, cardiology or biological laboratory or as a decorative centerpiece in any home. Crafted from beautiful walnut wood with a steel frame, this custom 5000 series cabinet holds thousands of slides and features a viewing area, light box and enlarger for easy access/ editing. Mimicking Dieter Rams' industrial design and manufactured in Germany make it a true collector's item; the Smithsonian Institute keeps one on display! Included with the cabinet are the original sales brochure, product booklet, invoice, and order form from 1976. This piece is not only functional but also a true work of art, with its sleek lines and timeless design. "Perfect for organization, editing and storage of slides/ transparencies/ negatives, this cabinet is incredibly useful for libraries, universities, laboratories or in your home. " Acquired from a Louisville KY ENT and photography enthusiast's estate, this cabinet measures appx 51"t x 21'd x 69"w and weighs over 200lbs. It was in perfect working condition before it was placed in our climate controlled warehouse and hasn't been tested since. Abodia cabinets were custom made for the buyer. The top cabinet has a sliding door on each side with a backlit center wall for slide viewing. There are multiple sliding racks on each side that can hold thousands of slides. The base cabinet includes two slide out light tables, one with enlargement capabllities, and utility drawers. The lights are made to turn on automatically when they are opened. In other fun facts, Abodia was distributed in the US by Elden Enterprises out of West Virginia, and owned by Henry Elden's son Ted Elden. Henry was the famous architect who built the round glass cliff side studio named "Top O Rock". This item is for local pick up only, though we are happy to help coordinate with your shipper if that is your preference. ~~~ We offer multiple shipping options including free local pick up, and will combine shipping when more than one item is ordered. We'll stop learning when we are 6' under, if you know more please share! Super glad to be back in the saddle again post Covid; thank you for hanging in there with us. ~~~~Please follow us by clicking on the heart to see all of our newest finds first. Check out our eBay store for unique & interesting estate finds & collectibles from fine art, ephemera, paper collectibles, pottery, figurines, china, and glassware all the way to hardware, electronics, and old car parts. We buy & sell entire estates. Please don't be afraid to inquire about our services or advice on when, where, and what to do next when considering how to liquidate yours or your inherited estate. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Saving the landfills has never been more fun! To preserve authenticity and original condition we do not make ANY attempts to clean or restore the items we sell. We feel that decision is best left to the buyer and understand that the proper restoration and or cleaning is best done by experts or to the liking of the buyer. We go to great lengths to handle things carefully, including strict attention to detail during packaging and shipping. We are not professional graders. Our descriptions are subjective and based on a critical look at overall condition including wear, age of item, coloration (faded or not), presence of rust, and "eyefeel". We try to include hi-res shots of details and are happy to send additional photographs or field questions to serious buyers. Our statements of provenance come from a combination of oral history from the owners of the estates we buy from and thorough research by our team of professionals. We are not experts, but we fully guarantee all of our items so please bid or buy with confidence.◦