Brazilian Rosewood Highboard by Oswald Vermaercke, Belgium, 1960

An exceptional Highboard storage cabinet designed in the 1960s by the celebrated Belgian designer Oswald Vermaercke. This masterpiece perfectly embodies the golden age of Belgian Modernist design and the Scandinavian refinement that strongly influenced Belgian production in the mid-20th century.

Materials and Woodwork:
This piece is distinguished by a remarkable Brazilian Rosewood veneer. The dark, contrasting, deeply expressive grain has been meticulously selected and applied in book-matched panels  on the doors and top. The flamed figuring of the rosewood gives this piece a singular sculptural presence and a markedly decorative quality.

Design and Features:

The piece presents a striking geometric façade divided into two distinct sections:

• Upper section: opens with two hinged doors onto a fitted interior with shelves and removable vertical dividers, ideal for use as a bar or secretary.

• Lower section: fitted with two sliding doors that optimise space, revealing wide adjustable storage shelves.

The signature detail lies in the handles: superb rectangular finger pulls, hollow-carved directly into the body of the wood, typical of Oswald Vermaercke's craftsmanship. The whole rests on a slender, tapered sledge base, lending an impression of airy lightness that elegantly contrasts with the robust body of the cabinet.

This cabinet is in excellent original condition. The original finish has retained all its lustre, revealing the rosewood's superb warm natural patina. Structurally sound and stable. Doors and runners operate smoothly. Only minor signs of age-appropriate use. Excellent condition with a fine patina.

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