Jules Wabbes
His creations — desks, tables, cabinets, and accessories — combine precious woods and stainless steel structures, in a constant pursuit of functional elegance. An antique dealer and decorator in Brussels, he developed a demanding approach to furniture very early on, based on architectural rigor and material quality.
Jules Wabbes (1919–1974) is one of the major figures in post-war Belgian design. An antique dealer and decorator in Brussels, he developed a demanding approach to furniture from the late 1950s, based on architectural rigor and material quality.
His creations — desks, tables, cabinets, lamps, and wall sconces — were disseminated during the 1960s and 1970s, combining precious woods and stainless steel structures in a constant pursuit of functional elegance. In collaboration with architect André Jacqmain, he participated in significant institutional projects that earned him international recognition. Awarded at the Milan Triennale, Jules Wabbes left a legacy of serene modernity, today becoming one of the most sought-after signatures in 20th-century Belgian furniture.