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Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes

$47,287.19
£35,602.48
€40,000
CA$65,263.41
A$73,109.44
CHF 38,096.69
MX$891,784.34
NOK 484,121.50
SEK 456,492.06
DKK 304,520.03

About the Item

Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes. Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel legs with “gun barrel” finish. 3 storage under the top. The model takes its name from the actor Gérard Philipe (F) (Gérard Albert Philip 1922 – 1959) who was the model’s first customer. Jules Wabbes therefore decided to name the piece of furniture “bureau Gerard Philipe”. Accompanied by the certificate of authenticity signed by Marie Wabbes, daughter and beneficiary of the artist Thanks to its compact dimensions, this desk can also be used as a console.
  • Creator:
    Mobilier Universel (Manufacturer),Jules Wabbes (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Width: 59.85 in (152 cm)Depth: 29.34 in (74.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Around 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Uccle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1011_51stDibs: LU2994338963562

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