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Wardrobe By Willy Van Der Meeren

White and Blue wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This small wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Yellow and blue wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This small wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Grey and blue wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This small wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Meeren For Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, London
Cabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - yellow and grey
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel

Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Mereen For Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, London
Cabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - blue and white
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel

Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 yellow
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Industrial designed wardrobe by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 Blue
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Industrial designed wardrobe by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium 1950
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets

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Metal

Willy van der Meeren Large Wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium 1950
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic large wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets

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Metal

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H 66.74 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
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H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Large White and Grey Industrial Cabinet, circa 1950
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Cabinet by Willy Van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax, 1950's
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Set of Two Cabinets by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Two of Four Cabinets by the Belgian Architect & Designer Willy Van Der Meeren, 1923 - 2002
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets

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Metal

Set of Two Cabinets by Willy Van Der Meeren
Set of Two Cabinets by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream. Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren in 1952
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Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'E'
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Lasne, BE
Red and white cabinet in metal and wood. The doors have been repainted because the old ones were too worn. Wear due to time and age.   
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Lasne, BE
Black and white metal and wood cabinet with adjustable intermediate board and 4 drawers inside. Wear and tear due to time and the age of the cabinet.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Lasne, BE
Blue and white cabinet in metal and wood, 2 hooks and 3 intermediate boards. The doors have been repainted because the old one was too worn out. Wear and tear due to time and age.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium, 1952
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Rare Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
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Rare Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
Rare Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 68.51 in W 23.63 in D 45.28 in
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By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Industrial wardrobe designed By Willy Van Der Meeren. Enameled metal two-toned sliding doors
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Metal

Rare Willy Van Der Meeren Wardrobe
Rare Willy Van Der Meeren Wardrobe
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Willy Van Der Meeren XL wardrobe
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Rare piece by one of Belgium's well-known designers. This top cabinet is by Willy Van Der Meeren
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren XL wardrobe
Willy Van Der Meeren XL wardrobe
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 24.41 in
Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Coronado, CA
This striking cabinet was conceived by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, in 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

Special Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian architect and designer Willy Van Der Meeren for
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Rare Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian architect and designer Willy Van Der Meeren for
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Wardrobe in Black Lacquered Metal
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Willy Van Der Meeren wardrobe in black lacquered metal. Rare piece by one of Belgium's well
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Vintage 1960s Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Mint Green and Yellow Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Willy Van Der Meeren Wardrobe Cabinet Tubax, Belgium, 1952
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice modernist wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in the
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Mid-Sized Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This medium wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax in
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Original Wardrobe Cabinet by Willy van der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This wardrobe cabinet was designed by the Belgian designer Willy van der Meeren for Tubax in the
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Wardrobe designed by Willy van der Meeren in completely original condition. From the first edition
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20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
H 68.9 in W 31.9 in D 20.1 in
Willy van der Meeren cabinet 1952 for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Dronten, NL
Wardrobe/cabinet designed by Belgian architect Willy van der Meeren. Hanging rod behind the left
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Cupboards

Willy van der Meeren cabinet 1952 for Tubax
Willy van der Meeren cabinet 1952 for Tubax
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Writing Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Large size writing desk by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s. This model is a stylish
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Wardrobe designed by Willy van der Meeren in completely original condition. From the first edition
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20th Century Belgian Cabinets

Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
Rare Early Willy van der Meeren Cabinet
H 68.9 in W 31.9 in D 20.1 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Wardrobe Tubax Belgium, 1952
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice large modernist wardrobe designed by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Small Cabinet with Blue/Grey Metal Doors by Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Midcentury cabinet or wardrobe, by Willy Van Der Meeren, for Tubax. Belgium, 1950s. This model is
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Steel

Willy Van Der Meeren Completely Restored Large Cabinet for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy van der Meeren for Tubax, cabinet in wood, mahogany and metal by Belgium, 1952. Nice
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Cabinets by Willy Van Der Meeren, Belgium, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in London, GB
Cabinet designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Belgium, 1950s. The cabinet has sliding
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Willy Van Der Meeren Large Cabinet for Tubax
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nice early example of industrial design from the Belgium modernist stream, designed by Willy van
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Willy Van Der Meeren Large Cabinet for Tubax
Willy Van Der Meeren Large Cabinet for Tubax
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 26.38 in
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Wardrobe by designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax. Is made of gray and blue colored metal doors
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 68.9 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Jean Prouvé, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Industrial wardrobes designed By Willy Van Der Meeren. Black and white repainted metal
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Wardrobe Designer Willy Van Der Meeren Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Wardrobe by designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax. Is made of colored gray and blue metal doors
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Wardrobe Designer Willy Van Der Meeren Tubax
Wardrobe Designer Willy Van Der Meeren Tubax
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful blue / gray cabinet made by Tubax. Willy van der Meeren Cabinet 1953
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Antwerp, BE
The metal cabinets are various versions The original models have legs pleated And they are extremely rare
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren
H 68.9 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wardrobe cabinet by Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax. A Classic example
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
H 68.75 in W 31.75 in D 25.75 in
Chair by Willy Van der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare chair by Belgian designer and architect Willy Van der Meeren. Made of black metal tubular
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Chair by Willy Van der Meeren
Chair by Willy Van der Meeren
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Willy Van Der Meeren 1952 Cabinet for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Madrid, ES
Wardrobe / Cabinet designed by architect Willy Van Der Meeren . Two steel painted sliding doors
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

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Steel

Willy Van Der Meeren 1952 Cabinet for Tubax
Willy Van Der Meeren 1952 Cabinet for Tubax
H 68.89 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Willy van der Meeren 1950's Cabinet / Wardrobe Small Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Great original cabinet by Willy van der Meeren for TUBAX. It has it's original paint and great
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'f'
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
handles slides from left and right. Designed by Willy van der Meeren. The wardrobe on one side is
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'f'
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'f'
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
. Manufactured by Tubax. Willy van der Meeren is one of the most important Belgian architects and furniture
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Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'D' by Tubax
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Cabinet by Willy Van Der Mereen for Tubax
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Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in New York, NY
Two gray lacquered doors with moulded teak handles. Frame is painted angle steel with mahogany panels attached. Ten adjustable interior shelves. Originally designed in 1952.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
Wardrobe by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
H 70.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'g'
By Charlotte Perriand, Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream. Designed by Willy Van Der Meeren in 1952
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'g'
Willy Van Der Meeren Cabinet 'g'
H 68.9 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Restored cabinet or wardrobe of Willy van der Meeren for Tubax
By Tubax
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Wardrobe of Willy van der Meeren. You can see that the construction is made by an architect. A
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Metal

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Wardrobe By Willy Van Der Meeren For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wardrobe by willy van der meeren for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every wardrobe by willy van der meeren was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the wardrobe by willy van der meeren you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wardrobe by willy van der meeren bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular.

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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.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.