Vintage Design
Designed by Jules Wabbes and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in Belgium in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chrome-plated steel frame harmonises perfectly with the pronounced grain of the solid mahogany and jatoba wood. The drawers, equipped with discreet handles on their faces, support a robust steam-bent desktop. Each of these handles is adorned with Wabbes’ signature. with ingenuity, Jules Wabbes skillfully unveiled typically concealed inner elements, thus complementing the desk’s remarkable construction.
Jules Wabbes (1919 – 1974) is recognized as one of the pioneers of modern design in Belgium. Influenced by American designers like Edward Wormley, solid wood became his preferred material, lending his creations a luxurious appeal and timeless sophistication. Endowed with a keen eye for detail and remarkable technical mastery, his works remain enduring symbols of his artistic legacy.
Jules Wabbes (1919 – 1974) is recognized as one of the pioneers of modern design in Belgium. Influenced by American designers like Edward Wormley, solid wood became his preferred material, lending his creations a luxurious appeal and timeless sophistication. Endowed with a keen eye for detail and remarkable technical mastery, his works remain enduring symbols of his artistic legacy.
Literature: J.J. Wabbes, Galerie Les Années 50 and Weinstein, pages 22-23 ; Jules Wabbes: 1919-1974 Architecte d’Intérieur, Ferran-Wabbes, pages 50-51
| Creator |
Jules Wabbes |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Year | 1958 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Surface has been refinished, Wear consistent with age and use
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| Product Code | YJA-1938546 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Brown |
| Width |
232 cm 91.3 inch |
| Depth |
93 cm 36.6 inch |
| Height |
75 cm 29.5 inch |
| Weight Range | Heavy — Over 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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