Brutalist Ebonized Sideboard by Jean Batenburg for Mi Belgium, 1960s

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A brutalist four-door sideboard designed by jean batenburg for mi, belgium, during the 1960s, executed in solid ebonized oak.

the … Read more A brutalist four-door sideboard designed by jean batenburg for mi, belgium, during the 1960s, executed in solid ebonized oak.

the cabinet is executed in solid oak and finished in a deep, dark stain, giving the piece a strong and architectural presence. Its most distinctive feature is the highly geometric treatment of the four doors. Each door is composed of deeply faceted oak panels arranged in a repeating diamond pattern, creating a pronounced three-dimensional surface across the entire front.

the angled facets interact strongly with the surrounding light, causing the appearance of the cabinet to change subtly depending on the viewing angle. Despite the expressive front, the overall form remains restrained and rectilinear, characteristic of batenburg’s robust approach to cabinet furniture for mi.

opening the four doors reveals a contrasting lighter interior. The internal compartments are partial fitted with shelves and provide ample storage while retaining a straightforward and functional construction. The contrast between the dark exterior and the lighter interior further emphasizes the solid oak construction.

the original keys are present.

a distinctive example of belgian furniture design from the 1960s, combining substantial solid-oak construction with an unusually graphic and deeply modelled facade.

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