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Elegant writing desk designed by Jules Wabbes and produced by Mobilier Universel, Belgium, circa 1960.
The desk features a black …
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Elegant writing desk designed by Jules Wabbes and produced by Mobilier Universel, Belgium, circa 1960.
The desk features a black lacquered plywood top supported by a black lacquered steel frame and a two-drawer pedestal executed in maple veneer. The original cast metal drawer pulls are signed "WABBES", a characteristic detail found on documented examples produced by Mobilier Universel.
A pull-out writing surface integrated beneath the top provides additional workspace while preserving the desk's efficient proportions. The exposed metal drawer runners and carefully considered construction reflect Wabbes' commitment to craftsmanship, durability and functionality.
The combination of warm maple veneer, black lacquered surfaces and refined metal detailing creates a balanced composition that exemplifies the designer's architectural approach to furniture design. Both visually restrained and highly functional, the desk remains remarkably contemporary more than six decades after its creation.
Dimensions
Width: 130 cm
Depth: 51 cm
Height: 64 cm This piece has an attribution mark,
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- Dimensions
- 51.18ʺW × 20.08ʺD × 25.2ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Designer
- Jules Wabbes
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Maple
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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