Jules Wabbes, Writing Desk for Mobilier Universel

Writing desk designed by Jules Wabbes and produced by Mobilier Universel in Belgium during the 1960s for one of his early large-scale office commissions. Among the leading figures in Belgian modernist furniture, Wabbes is known for his uncompromising approach to proportion, material and construction.

Black-lacquered steel frame, rectangular top and teak-veneered side pedestal with pull-out surface and three drawers. Chrome-plated steel handles, each signed 'WABBES'. Very good original condition. The teak veneer is exceptionally well preserved; the steel frame shows minor rubbing consistent with careful use.

h x w x d: 75 x 148 x 76 cm / weight: 55 kg

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4,500.00 €

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About Jules Wabbes

Jules Wabbes (1919–1974) was a Belgian designer and interior architect known for his precise approach to material and construction. His early work in antiques and furniture restoration shaped the way he approached materials and making. His work is marked by a clear rejection of short-lived design trends, particularly the widespread use of plastics during the 1960s.

Instead, he focused on durable, high-quality materials, with a particular emphasis on wood. Through direct sourcing, often via the port of Antwerp, he ensured consistent material standards, combined with precise execution and attention to detail.

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