Jules Wabbes curved executive mahogany and jatoba desk 1958

 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

Dimensions :

Width : 232 cm
Depth : 93 cm
Height : 75 cm