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Storage Cabinet by Pia Manu, Belgium, 1970s

Name: Storage Cabinet by Pia Manu, Belgium, 1970s
Brand: Pia Manu
Rating: 4.8 (73 reviews)

$5,850

£4,418.27

€5,483.14VAT Included

CA$8,311.18

A$8,455.56

CHF 4,845.88

MX$101,810.13

NOK 56,639.36

SEK 56,887.93

DKK 38,671.14

About the Item

This cabinet, produced by Pia Manu in Belgium during the 1970s, is defined by a compact and architectural composition in which storage elements are carefully integrated into a unified volume. The arrangement of open compartments, a central drawer, and enclosed cabinet doors establishes a measured rhythm between void and mass, while the overall form remains resolutely monolithic. Integrated pulls and recessed volumes further emphasize the structural clarity of the design, avoiding applied ornament in favor of construction-driven articulation. The piece exemplifies Pia Manu’s distinctive material approach, developed under the direction of Jean-Pierre Helaers, in which wooden structures were treated with layered resin-based coatings to achieve a dense, mineral-like surface. This technique produces a complex patina, marked by tonal variation, subtle cracking, and depth, evoking the appearance of weathered metal or stone while retaining the warmth of its underlying structure. Within the context of 1970s Belgian design, such works reflect a broader engagement with materiality and surface as primary expressive tools, aligning with contemporaneous brutalist and post-minimalist tendencies.

Creator:
Pia Manu (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 41.74 in (106 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Resin,Wood
Place of Origin:
Belgium
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: GW45571stDibs: LU933449883672

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