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Willy Van der Meeren

Rare Table by Willy Van Meeren for the HBK Bank Building, 1967

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Belgium

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Metal, Steel, Wood, Fruitwood.

Dimensions

W.	59.85 in;	H.	29.14 in;	D.	51.97 in;
W.	152.02 cm;	H.	74.02 cm;	D.	132 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent.

Creation Date

1967

Description

The Belgian architect and designer Willy Van Der Meeren designed the Antwerp HBK building in 1967 but also the furniture intended for it.

Only 34 copies was especially built for the HBK Bank, 17 copies with a white formica top made for the cafeteria and 17 copies with a fruit tree wood top made for the offices.
Here is a model with the diamond shape tabletop made of fruit tree wood. The asymmetric central base is made of black lacquered steel and the feet are finished with folded metal on the top.
Can to be used as a personal desk.

Rare piece.
Exceptional condition.
Documentation are available upon request.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

664

Incollect Reference Number

332005