Key Details:
Item: Two sheets of Architectural Glass (1960s Japanese import)
Provenance: Believed to be surplus glass originally intended for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) – possibly for the iconic water wall installation
Origin: Japan
Era: 1960s
Thickness: 25 mm (approx.)
Dimensions:
• Panel 1 – 500 mm (W) x 6400 mm (L)
• Panel 2 – 600 mm (W) x 7200 mm (L)
Quantity: 2 pieces
Condition: Vintage unused stock, stored in original timber crate
Location: Christmas Hills, Victoria
Delivery: Can be arranged at cost (please enquire)
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Mini Story:
These extraordinary architectural glass panels are a rare find — imported from Japan in the 1960s and believed to have been intended for the National Gallery of Victoria during its landmark construction era. Whether destined for the NGV’s famous water wall or another architectural feature, these pieces remained surplus to requirements and were preserved in their original crate for decades.
Today, architectural glass of this calibre, size, and history is virtually impossible to source. Ideal for restoration projects, gallery installations, or as a stunning sculptural element in contemporary design, these panels carry with them a remarkable connection to Victoria’s modernist heritage.
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Condition:
Condition: Excellent vintage condition for age.
• Glass remains in its original crate, unused and well preserved.
• No visible cracks, chips, or structural flaws.
• Some light surface dust and minor marks consistent with long-term storage.
• A truly rare and collectible architectural material, ready for a new design life.
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Postage & Handling:
📦 Delivery can be arranged at buyer’s cost. Please message for a quote.
Collection welcome from Christmas Hills, Victoria.
Professional handling and transport assistance available on request.
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