3-door sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke & V-Form

Sideboard designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, Belgium, circa the late 1950s or early 1960s.

The piece is stable, with no structural deformation such as sagging or warping. The drawers slide perfectly, and their interiors are clean.

• W 243 CM X D 50 CM X H 80 CM.
• Drawers P 42.5 CM X H 8 CM.
• Cupboard P useful 43 CM.
• Very good condition: this piece has been restored in our restoration workshop — the front and top of the piece have a smooth, silky feel.

3-door sideboard by Oswald Vermaercke & V-Form

Produced by the Belgian manufacturer V-Form under the direction of Oswald Vermaercke, this 3-door sideboard develops a language close to the first “Paola” series designed in the late 1950s, a period during which Belgian furniture opened up widely to Scandinavian influences and international modernism.

The model is distinguished by its particularly horizontal proportions, its sober design, and the quality of its finishes. The opening doors retain discreetly integrated handles whose center is highlighted by a circular aluminum insert, a refined detail characteristic of certain V-Form productions from this period.

Sideboard Oswald Vermaercke Paola VFormIMG

The particularly pronounced wood grain contributes strongly to the visual presence of the piece while reinforcing the natural warmth of the surfaces. The slender and slightly tapered base contributes to the architectural balance of the whole despite the large dimensions of the sideboard.

The drawers feature very clean, light wood interiors, offering a deliberate contrast once the piece is opened. This attention to daily use testifies to the care taken in the design of Oswald Vermaercke’s productions for V-Form.

The drawers have a perfectly clean interior, as do the storage compartments of this sideboard.

The surfaces have been carefully restored while preserving the natural nuances of the wood and the depth of its grain developed over time.