De Coene Large Set of Showcases with Steel Legs

De Coene, showcase, teak, steel, glass, Belgium, 1960s Modernist showcase with lockable doors, accompanied with a steel frame and wooden shelf. The vitrine features the Brutalist characteristics of De Coene. The showcase was originally designed for a governmental building in Brussels. The Kunstwerkstede De Coene was invited to design the interior project in the late 1950s-1960s. De Coene designed several high-quality pieces exclusively for this building, among others these vitrines. For the design of these pieces, De Coene was inspired by the previous furniture in this building, which were designed by master designer Jules Wabbes. This is reflected for example in the steel frame. De Coene was founded in 1887 in Kortrijk (Belgium) by Jozef de Coene, who was at that time 13 years old. In 1895, his younger brother Adolphe joined the company. In their early years, De Coene was inspired by Henry van de Velde, Art Deco and the Arts & Crafts movement. The company made many custom made furnishings which leads to an expansive growth. After world war one, the brother visited the United States where they became acquainted with laminated wood production, and purchased a wood-stripping machine. They were the first company that made triplex in Belgium which led to the ability to mass produce. In 1954 they received the right to produce Knoll furniture. But although the company produced on a large-scale, their were still world famous for their meticulously detailed, high-quality and Art Deco inspired furniture.

Showcase, oak, glass and metal, Europe, 1940s. This large showcase is made in dark stained oak, with sliding glass doors and a glass top and sides. The transparency allows the user ...

Showcase, walnut veneer, pine, felt, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s. This elegant showcase is executed in pine and finished with a warm walnut veneer. Its oblique glass top makes sure...

Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava for B&B Italia - Xilitalia, showcase sideboard from the series 'Quadrante', lacquered laminate, crystal glass, steel, Italy, 1981 Sleek in line, well-conceived proportions and expert craftsmanship are the main characteristics of this wonderful vitrine designed by Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava. The rectangular-shaped corpus revolves around a linear and strict layout based on three square sections, each furnished with horizontally structured shelves. The base is executed in a simple way and complements the vitrine very well. It consists of a steel frame with cylindrical legs with a horizontal beam for extra support. The clear and understated simplicity is enhanced by the use of glass door panels...

Armoire, walnut, glass, France, 1930s This exceptional armoire undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The design convinces visually through its grotesque execution of ornamental arrangements on the glass panels featuring mythological, hybrid human and animal figures, such as a Centaur (Sagittarius), Amphitrite (daughter of Nereus and sea goddess...

Fred Sandra for De Coene, set of six dining chairs 'Up 636', walnut and black leatherette chairs, Belgium, 1960s The elegant dining chairs are part of the...

Large curved Showcase Cabinet - 1940s     

Blonde wood framed cabinet with mirror back interior thick lipped edge shelves. Sides and top are glass with two sliding glass doors . One door is original one door is eighth inch gl...

A beautiful antique French gilt bronze, patinated bronze, steel and glass jewelry vitrine or showcase, Paris, circa 1890-1910. It is very unusual to see these vitrines having the ori...

Large showcase in glass and chromed metal vintage 1970 height dimension 130 cm for a width of 120 cm and a depth of 21 cm.

One of a pair wonderful exhibition showcase for special collections with beautiful ornamentation from the 1930s. Former museum showcase from Brescia, ...

A wonderful exhibition showcase, one of two, for special collections, with beautiful ornamentation from the 1930s, former museum showcase from Brescia ...