4 chairs by Jos De Mey
$18,188 / set
4 chairs by Jos De Mey
By Jos De Mey
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie set de quatre chaises par Jos De Mey,
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rope, Wood, Paint
Jos De Mey
Mid century dining table by Jos De Mey, 1960s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century extendable dining tabled esigned by Belgian Designer Jos De Mey. It has two extra table tops that fold out when you open up the table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963
By Jos De Mey
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963 - New Upholstery. Designer Biography : "Jos De Mey was a Flemish-Belgian painter.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium, 1950
By Jos De Mey, Luxus Kortrijk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian Design; Cabinet; Sideboard; Mid-Century Modern; Modernist Design; Jos De Mey; Painter; Buffet; 1950s; Jos De Mey Sideboard from the 1950s, an exquisite piece of mid-century...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Floating Abstracta sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers Oak 1960
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Timeless Elegance: Floating Oak Sideboard model: Abstracta by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers 1960. Discover the perfect blend of form and function with this stunning floating ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Jos De Mey by Van Den Bergh Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s Large Modern Wardrobe
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare large wardrobe commissioned for a luxury apartment designed in 1960 by Jos De Mey one of the after the war Belgium Modern designers in the 50s and 60s.A beautiful loft ,sle...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Laminate, Cherry
Design sideboard model: Abstracta by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers Oak
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Elegant Simplicity: Oak Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers 1950, Abstracta Series Elevate your interior with this exquisite oak sideboard, part of the Abstracta serie...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Jos De Mey Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Wood, Luxus Kortrijk, Belgium, 1957
By Luxus Kortrijk, Jos De Mey
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare coffee table was designed by Jos De Mey and produced by the company Luxus in Kortrijk, Belgium in 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Rare Armchair in Oak by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare armchair or desk chair in solid oak from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers, 1960
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Jos De Mey studied interior design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent and became a teacher at the same academy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Rare Coffee Table with Ceramics by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Unique coffee table designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in the early 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
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Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk sideboard, bureau secretaire.The honey-colored sideboard desk has been made of an ash veneer wood and brass feet. It contains plenty of storage space ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
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Abstrakta Sideboard by Jos De Mey
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Sideboard by Belgian designer Jos De Mey for Pauvers-Van Den Berghe. This sideboard is from former Belgian sculptor Leon Sareel.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Dining Table by Jos De Mey
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Dining table by Belgian designer Jos De Mey for Pouvers-Van Den Berghe. Has a sleek look.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Belgian Midcentury Jos De Mey Tricolor Cabinet, 1950s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Small sized cabinet from Belgian midcentury designer Jos De Mey, front panel is covered with original white laminate on the outside and black on the inside.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two "Abstrakta" Cabinets by Jos De Mey
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Two cabinets of the "Abstrakta" serie by designer Jos De Mey for Pauvers Van Den Berghe. Combination of light colored wood and formica.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Wood, Pine
Floating Marble Walnut Credenza by Jos De Mey
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Floating credenza designed by Belgian designer Jos De Mey for Pauvers, Van den Berghe. Made from walnut and an Arabescato marble top which is a beautiful combination.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Design 1950s “Abstrakta” Mahogany Sideboard by Jos De Mey
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H 38.59 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Design 1950s “Abstrakta” Mahogany Sideboard by Jos De Mey
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare and early 1950s version of the “Abstrakta” sideboard designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe. Mahogany wood in solid and veneered coprus matched with brass hinges and key entr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Floating 'Abstracta' coffee table by Jos de Mey for Van Den Berghe - Pauvers
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H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Floating 'Abstracta' coffee table by Jos de Mey for Van Den Berghe - Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rectangular coffee table from the Abstracta series, designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers in Belgium during the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 'Abstracta' dining chairs in beech by Jos de Mey, Belgium 1960s
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H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 'Abstracta' dining chairs in beech by Jos de Mey, Belgium 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Set of six dining chairs designed by Jos De Mey as part of the Abstracta series, produced by Van den Berghe-Pauvers in Ghent, Belgium, during the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
1950s - 1960s Jos De Mey Design Modular Sideboard or Midboard Cabinets Set
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H 43.71 in W 152.37 in D 16.54 in
1950s - 1960s Jos De Mey Design Modular Sideboard or Midboard Cabinets Set
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Jos De Mey Design Modular Sideboard Or Midboard Cabinets trio Set from "Abstracta" Serie Collection for Van Den Berghe composed of 3 cabinets consisting on: - one ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Belgian Lacquer Armchair by Belform
By Belform
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A well designed Belgian armchair made by Belform and most probably designed by Jos De Mey or Alfred Hendrickx. Very comfortable!
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jos De Mey 'Abstrakta' Sideboard
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Mid-Century sideboard Abstrakta series by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers. Belgium, circa 1960 Measures: L 215 cm, H 81 cm, D 44 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Modernist Jos de Mey Sideboard
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing Belgian design by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers, ca 1950s The epitome of Belgian Modernism W 215 cm x H 80 cm x D 45 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
JOS DE MEY Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Organically shaped coffee table designed by Jos De Mey Belgium 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey for Luxus. Black wooden frames with newly upholstered seats and backrests.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Double Daybed by Jos De Mey, Belgium
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgian modern, Van den Berghe Pauvers, Jos De Mey, daybed, Belgium, 1960 Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe Pauvers (day) bed.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers Daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This nice daybed was designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers in 1963. Due its high legs and design, this daybed has a timeless and playful look.
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Formica, Wood
Jos de Mey High Sideboard Model "Abstracta" 1960s Midcentury modern Furniture
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H 43.31 in W 93.71 in D 18.51 in
Jos de Mey High Sideboard Model "Abstracta" 1960s Midcentury modern Furniture
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Midcentury Modern Minimalist High sideboard designed by the Belgium Designer Jos De Mey for Van De Berghe Pauvers. The sideboard consists of 4 large square panels with subtle organ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Rare Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Luxus Kortrijk
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Stunning sideboard designed by Jos De Mey for Luxus (Kortrijk) during the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Vintage cabinet by Jos De Mey for Vandenberghe Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Extremely well crafted cabinet designed by Jos De Mey for high end furniture manufacturer Vandenberghe Pauvers in gent, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Jos De Mey sideboard for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960's
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Sideboard in Walnut by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage cabinet by Jos De Mey for Vandenberghe Pauvers, 1960s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Extremely well crafted cabinet designed by Jos De Mey for high end furniture manufacturer Vandenberghe Pauvers in gent, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Jos De Mey Cabinet for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Here for a very nice large cabinet designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jos De Mey Teak Credenza for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s
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H 36.62 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Jos De Mey Teak Credenza for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Wommelgem, BE
Belgian mid-century modern teak credenza designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Walnut 'Abstracta' Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 46.86 in W 46.86 in D 16.93 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely modernist cabinet from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey and produced in Belgium by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rare Decorative Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Luxus Kortrijk
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Absolutely stunning sideboard designed by Jos De Mey for Luxus (Kortrijk) during the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Steel
Coffee Table by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This minimalistic coffee table was designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe – Pauvers. It can be dated in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table by Jos De Mey for Vandeberghe Pauvers, 1960s
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H 29.53 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Table by Jos De Mey for Vandeberghe Pauvers, 1960s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Only a small amount of pieces where released by Jos De Mey and they do not come on the market very often.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Bookcase/ Wall Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s
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H 62.21 in W 58.27 in D 17.72 in
Bookcase/ Wall Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Bookcase/ wall cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s. This very high-quality cabinet is in solid oak.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid century modern sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe Pauvers Belgium
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H 24.81 in W 84.65 in D 16.93 in
Mid century modern sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe Pauvers Belgium
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Jos De Mey sideboard manufactured in the 1960s by Van den Berghe Pauvers Gent, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Rare modernist mid-century floating Sideboard by Jos De Mey , Belgium 1961
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H 20.87 in W 118.12 in D 16.93 in
Rare modernist mid-century floating Sideboard by Jos De Mey , Belgium 1961
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Jos De Mey, who was a Belgian furniture designer and painter, made most of his furniture designs during the 50’s and 60’s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Wood
Minimalist Oak Country Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers
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H 35.83 in W 90.56 in D 17.33 in
Minimalist Oak Country Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Country series were first introduced in 1970. Designed by Jos De Mey and produced by Van Den Berghe Pauvers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Sideboard in Walnut by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s
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H 38.19 in W 90.56 in D 16.93 in
Sideboard in Walnut by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sideboard in walnut by Jos de Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Walnut 'Abstracta' Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 48.43 in W 41.74 in D 17.33 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful cabinet from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey around 1960. Made of walnut with a very decorative wood grain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Oak Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Oak sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1970s. This sideboard features four large doors and five drawers.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Minimalist Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Modernistic Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960's
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H 44.89 in W 33.86 in D 16.93 in
Modernistic Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960's
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Modernist bar cabinet / secretaire by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1960s. This cabinet has a drop down door with lighting and 2 doors at the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium 1950s
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H 25.2 in W 84.26 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modernist Modern Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Luxus, Belgium 1950s
By Jos De Mey, Luxus Kortrijk
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stunning sideboard designed by Jos De Mey, made by Luxus Kortrijk in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Wood
Jos De Mey Wenge Dining Chairs Set, Belgium, 1959
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped dining chairs designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium 1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wenge
Coffee Table by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This minimal coffee table is probably designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe – Pauvers. It can be dated in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Freestanding 'Abstracta' Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 196
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H 31.89 in W 67.72 in D 16.93 in
Freestanding 'Abstracta' Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 196
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare compact sideboard with sliding doors from the ‘Abstracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Walnut 'Abstracta' Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 48.43 in W 41.74 in D 17.33 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful bar cabinet from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey around 1960. Made of walnut with a very decorative wood grain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Walnut 'Abstracta' Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 48.43 in W 41.74 in D 17.33 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful bar cabinet from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey around 1960. Made of walnut with a very decorative wood grain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Walnut 'Abstracta' Highboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 45.28 in W 74.41 in D 16.54 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Highboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Walnut cabinet with practical sliding doors from the ‘Abstracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Walnut 'Abstracta' Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 38.19 in W 90.56 in D 16.93 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Sideboard by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Large sideboard from the ‘Abstracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers around 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Oak Country Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers
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H 57.68 in W 46.86 in D 17.33 in
Minimalist Oak Country Bar Cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Country series were introduced in 1970. Designed by Jos De Mey and produced by Van Den Berghe Pauvers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Set of Dining Chairs by Jos De Mey for Luxus 1950s
By Luxus Kortrijk, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Jos De Mey studied Decorative Arts and Interior Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Wall hung cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers 1960
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H 26.78 in W 85.04 in D 13 in
Midcentury Wall hung cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers 1960
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Wall hung cabinet dating from the 1960s by the hand of Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Walnut 'Abstracta' Dining Set by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 29.14 in W 70.48 in D 35.44 in
Walnut 'Abstracta' Dining Set by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic dining set from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Rare 'Boomerang' Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 29.14 in W 76.78 in D 31.5 in L 29.14 in
Rare 'Boomerang' Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Amazing ‘Boomerang’ desk designed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers in the early 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 59.06 in
Rare Modernist Writing Desk by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic writing desk from the ‘Abtracta’ series designed by Jos De Mey and produced in Belgium by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Industrial 1950s Cabinet Designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers
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H 74.81 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Industrial 1950s Cabinet Designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nice early example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist architect. Contains inside with two drawers, some shelves and a wardrobe. Three similar cabinets available. Wood...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Modern Modernist Tetris Table
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cool side table red and black. Jos de Mey attributed. Measures: H 44 cm D 49 cm W 49 cm. 1950s inspired Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Side Tables
Large Multicolored Sideboard with Sliding Doors, Van den Berghe-Pouvers
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H 35.44 in W 98.43 in D 17.72 in
Large Multicolored Sideboard with Sliding Doors, Van den Berghe-Pouvers
By Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large sideboard designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pouvers, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Wood
Belgium 1950s Sideboard in Quadrat Two-Tone Doors Blue and Green, Vanden Berghe
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H 35.44 in W 98.43 in D 17.72 in
Belgium 1950s Sideboard in Quadrat Two-Tone Doors Blue and Green, Vanden Berghe
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large sideboard designed by Jos De Mey for Van den Berghe-Pauvers, Belgium.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Dining Set in Wengé and Cherry
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Following other designers cush as Veranneman, Hendrickx, Jos De Mey etc the Bostoen brothers also made high-end design furniture.
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By Jos De Mey, Alfred Hendrickx
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It could be by the hand of Alfred Hendrick (Belform) or Jos de Mey who designed for the Belgian firm Luxus, who both had a large share in the post war Belgian design movement.
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S11 Model Dining Chair Set by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, Belgium 1950's
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He is considerd to be one of the most influential post-war belgian designers together with Willy Van Der Meeren, Jos De Mey and Lucien Engels.
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Jos de Mey for Van Den Berghe - Pouvers, sideboard, teak, wood, Belgium, circa 1960 This wide sideboard is designed by Jos De Mey.
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Jos De Mey For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the jos de mey you’re looking for. Each jos de mey for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Your living room may not be complete without a jos de mey — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A jos de mey made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jos de mey over the years, but those crafted by Jos De Mey, Van den Berghe-Pauvers and Luxus Kortrijk are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Jos De Mey?
A jos de mey can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,684, while the lowest priced sells for $1,125 and the highest can go for as much as $15,100.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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