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Jules Wabbes curved executive mahogany and jatoba desk 1958

Creator: Jules Wabbes
Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
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.

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

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Belgium
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1958
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	732565

Dimensions

W.	91.34 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	36.61 in;
W.	232 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	93 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.