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JULES WABBES (1919-1974)
Rare Pupitre Milano

100 Years of Design

2 October 2025, 14:00 CEST

Paris, Avenue Hoche

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JULES WABBES (1919-1974)

Rare Pupitre Milano
Création en 1960
Sipo teinté et moulé, teck, vinyle, acier inoxydable peint et métal
H: 63,5 cm. (25 in.); L: 63,5 cm. (25 in.); P: 72,5 cm. (28.1/2 in.)

A rare 'Milano' school desk in mold and tinted sipo, teak, vinyl, lacquered stainless steel and metal designed by Jules Wabbes in 1960.

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Provenance
Collection Lucien Leborgne, Belgique

Historique
Le modèle a reçu la Médaille d'or de la XIIe Triennale de Milan en 1960.

Bibliographie
M. Ferran-Wabbes, Jules Wabbes 1919-1974 : architecte d'intérieur, Ed. Dexia/La Renaissance du livre, Tournai/Bruxelles, 2002, p. 143, 144, 146
Jules Wabbes. Furniture Designer, catalogue d'exposition, BOZAR, Bruxelles, 17 octobre 2012-13 janvier 2013, p. 27, 31, 37, 42, 108-109, 111, 114, 115, 117

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