Items Similar to Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 yellow
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Willy van der Meeren wardrobe Tubax Belgium 1952 yellow
About the Item
Industrial designed wardrobe by Willy van der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1952. Originally it was used in boarding schools, so not many of them are still around. It's made of sturdy metal with teak side panels and has sliding doors – one in grey and the other in yellow. The nicely shaped handles are also made of teak wood. Overall a true modernist appearance. Inside, there's a place to hang clothes on the left and three shelves on the right. It's still in its original condition, so there's some wear from its age.
Willy Van Der Meeren was born on July 7, 1923 in Lebbeke. Although he started studying medicine at the KU Leuven in 1942, he still chose to study Architecture at the Académie de Bruxelles the following year. But he could not settle there either, his architecture about architecture did not match that of the Académie and he continued his education at the Ter Kameren college of arts, where modernist ideas better suited his way of thinking. He wondered in 1948. Van Der Meeren can be considered the last representative of modernism in Belgium.
In 1964 he founded Atelier Alpha, which described the development of standardized building elements that could be assembled in different ways. It is in this context that the design for the Warotveld residential area must be seen. A well-known application of the industrialization of public housing is the CECA house, also known as the ECSC house, which he met with architect Léon Palm in the 1950s. That is a prefab house that could be built for about half the then usual price. An example is on the Bruul in Leuven.
- Creator:Willy Van Der Meeren (Designer),Tubax (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 68.9 in (175 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1952
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Roosendaal, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU933039235762
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2007
1stDibs seller since 2012
936 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
Associations
20th Century Specialists
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Roosendaal, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955By Willy Van Der Meeren, TubaxLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantNice Industrial desk designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and manufactured by Tubax, Belgium 1955. This typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure...Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
MaterialsMetal
- Silvio Cavatorta wardrobe in maple Italy 1958By Silvio CavatortaLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantExceptional wardrobe created by the renowned furniture designer Silvio Cavatorta in Italy 1958. This cabinet is made from beautiful maple wood with a glossy finish that gives it a po...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
MaterialsBrass
- Andre Sornay Room Divider Cabinet, France, 1955By Andre SornayLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantStunning minimalistic room divider wardrobe designed by cabinet maker Andre Sornay, France 1955. This rare room divider cabinet was designed with his 'tigette system' which was basic...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
MaterialsWood, Teak
- Dom Hans van der Laan Bench for Town Hall Budel, 1966By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der LaanLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantRare and amazing high bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Raadhuis Budel, 1962/1966. This bench comes from the town hall where Jan de Jong was...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsMetal, Copper
- Dom Hans van der Laan Stool for Sint-Willibrorduskerk Almelo, 1964By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der LaanLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantRare stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Sint-Willibrorduskerk Almelo, 1964. This stool comes from the church who had 6 of these stools in the...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
MaterialsWood
- Dom Hans van der Laan Stool for Vincentius a Paulokerk Eindhoven, 1964By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der LaanLocated in Roosendaal, Noord BrabantRare stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Vincentius a Paulokerk Eindhoven, 1964. This stool comes from the church who had several of these sto...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium 1950By Willy Van Der Meeren, TubaxLocated in Amsterdam, NLA fantastic wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in 1952. This eye-catching, rare piece is made of beautiful quality wood on a black metal str...Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets
MaterialsMetal
- Willy van der Meeren Large Wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium 1950By Willy Van Der Meeren, TubaxLocated in Amsterdam, NLA fantastic large wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in 1952. This eye-catching, rare piece is made of beautiful quality wood on a black met...Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets
MaterialsMetal
- Willy van der Meeren Wardrobe for Tubax, Belgium 1950By Willy Van Der MeerenLocated in Amsterdam, NLA fantastic wardrobe designed by Willy Van Der Meeren, manufactured by Tubax in Belgium in 1952. This eye-catching, rare piece is made of beautiful quality wood on a black metal str...Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Cabinets
MaterialsMetal
- Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Meeren For TubaxBy Tubax, Willy Van Der MeerenLocated in London, LondonCabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - yellow and grey Wooden sides Black metal frame Tapering wooden handles Hanging rail and shelve...Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
MaterialsAluminum, Steel
- Bicoloured Cabinet By Willy Van Der Mereen For TubaxBy Tubax, Willy Van Der MeerenLocated in London, LondonCabinet or wardrobe By Willy Van der Meeren For Tubax Two sliding metal doors - blue and white Wooden sides Black metal frame Tapering wooden handles Hanging rail and shelves...Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
MaterialsAluminum, Steel
- Cabinet by Willy Van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax, 1950'sBy Willy Van Der MeerenLocated in Antwerp, BEWilly Van der Meeren; Eric Lemesre; Tubax; Cabinet; Belgian Design; Mid-Century Modern; Patina; Wood; Metal; Belgium; 1950's; An early example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax. On the left, wooden shelves are covered by a red metal door, on the right a large grey metal door opens up to a big open space. The coloured metal sliding doors...Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
MaterialsMetal
