A rare and exquisite freestanding double-sided desk by E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis, 1970s.
1970’s EE Meyer for Binnehuis Solid Imbuia Desk
A rare and distinguished example of South African modernist design, this absolutely exquisite executive desk was conceived by the celebrated furniture designer E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis during the 1970s.
Executed in richly figured solid imbuia, the desk presents a striking double-sided form, with four deep drawers to the front and an integrated bookshelf to the reverse, offering both elegance and utility. The sculptural angular legs, masterful joinery, and highly expressive grain patterns epitomise the craftsmanship for which Meyer is renowned.
The surface displays a lively interplay of colour and light, revealing the depth and character of the imbuia. Both practical and refined, this is a rare heirloom piece, designed to endure for generations while serving as a statement of modernist sophistication.
Owning an EE Meyer piece is owning a piece of history, South Africa's most sought-after mid-century furniture manufacturer. While we adore Scandinavian furniture, our mid-century South African pieces are equally beautiful.
Dimensions: Total Length – 162cm | Depth – 76cm | Height – 74cm
Condition: In excellent original vintage condition, it has been gently refurbished and refinished.
A true treasure that encapsulates the essence of South Africa's most sought-after mid-century furniture manufacturer. With a legacy rooted in timeless craftsmanship and iconic design, EE Meyer creations have become highly sought after. Owning an EE Meyer piece means not only acquiring a beautiful work of art but also preserving a valuable piece of South African design history.
Meyer was the South African master of understated midcentury elegance, defined by sober and clean designs. The majority of Meyer's furniture was made in beautiful hardwood imbuia.
The Binnehuis furniture stores were located in Cape Town, Stellenbosch Somerset-West, Newlands, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg and were owned by a Dutch businessman and his wife, Mr and Mrs van Ewijck, who moved between South Africa and the Netherlands. It seems they were most prolific during the 1960s
Imbuia is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
We try to capture the condition of our items in our photographs as best as possible. Prior to dispatch all items are carefully cleaned and re-coated with danish oil to ensure your item is looking its best when delivered.
