Wall-Mounted Cabinet – Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax

Rare wall-mounted sideboard designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, late 1950s.

• L 165 cm × H 56.5 cm × D 35 cm.
• Usable depth: 29.5 cm.
• Good overall condition, original paint showing some signs of use.

Wall-Mounted Sideboard – Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, Late 1950s

This sideboard, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, stands out with a wall-hung conception that frees the floor and visually lightens the space. Typical of post-war Belgian design, it embodies a logic of optimization and architectural integration, where furniture directly contributes to the organization of the interior volume.

Wall-mounted lacquered metal sideboard by Willy Van Der Meeren, 1950s.

The facade is punctuated by a succession of doors in contrasting tones, combining light panels and a colored element, accented by wooden handles carved from solid wood. This interplay of flat surfaces and grips creates a balance between geometric rigor and material presence.

The structure, with its elongated proportions and contained depth, demonstrates a pursuit of functionality adapted to modern domestic spaces. The wall-mounted principle accentuates the horizontal nature of the piece and facilitates its integration into refined interiors.

Produced by Tubax, a major publisher of modernist furniture in Belgium, this sideboard reflects an approach where industrial manufacturing is accompanied by particular attention to functional details. The integrated handles, clarity of volumes, and overall sobriety contribute to a design that is both rational and durable.

Metal label from the publisher Tubax.

This model is part of Willy Van Der Meeren’s body of work, such as the F1 chair or his desk, characterized by constant attention to structure, modularity, and adaptation to the contemporary lifestyles of the 1950s.