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Willy van der Meeren Standing Wardrobe for Tubax, 1952 with Green and White Door
$6,250
£4,763.86
€5,494.61
CA$8,876.87
A$9,539.13
CHF 5,118.30
MX$112,365.11
NOK 64,356.90
SEK 58,789.61
DKK 41,064.56
About the Item
Willy Van Der Meeren standing wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium, 1952. Wood paneled sides riveted to a black enameled metal frame with sage green and cream white enameled metal doors, each with elongated tapered mahogany door pulls. Two 15.5” storage sections. Each side is separate, one has a clothing bar, the other has shelves. The doors have been newly painted by the previous owners. In otherwise original condition with visible wear such as scratches, enamel loss, possible chipping and denting. Wear is consistent with age and use. Other colorways available (LU922446546502
LU922446546972) and listed separately.
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Willy van der Meeren (1923-2002) was a pivotal figure in Belgian modernist design, celebrated for his social conscience and functionalist aesthetic. After studying architecture under Victor Bourgeois at La Cambre in Brussels, he dedicated his career to creating affordable, high-quality furniture and housing for the post-war era. His collaboration with the manufacturer Tubax, known for its durable tubular steel furniture, resulted in some of Belgium's most iconic Mid-Century pieces.
This wardrobe is a prime example of their shared philosophy. Designed with modularity and economy in mind, it was often used in student housing and social building projects. Van der Meeren masterfully combined inexpensive, industrial materials like enameled metal and riveted panels with the warmth of wood, creating pieces that were not only practical and robust but also visually balanced and sophisticated. His work avoided ornamentation in favor of clean lines and honest construction, leaving a legacy of purposeful, democratic design.
- Creator:Tubax (Manufacturer),Willy Van Der Meeren (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1952
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ST277 GW1stDibs: LU922446545382
Willy Van Der Meeren
Willy Van Der Meeren was a Belgian architect and furniture designer. A true modernist with a high social commitment. His designs are characterized by a modern approach and simplicity in forms and materials.
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