E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis | Mid-Century executive desk L-Shaped Imbuia Desk
E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis Mid-Century executive desk L-Shaped Imbuia Desk
A rare and striking mid-century L-shaped desk, designed by celebrated South African maker E.E. Meyer for Binnehuis. Made from richly toned imbuia, this executive desk showcases Meyer’s signature attention to proportion, detail, and craftsmanship.
The desk features five drawers, including one fitted for hanging files, as well as a two-door cabinet offering generous storage. The clean architectural lines are softened by sculpted inset drawer pulls and softly rounded edges reflect a distinctly South African interpretation of modernism. The thoughtful L-shaped layout provides ample workspace and elegant presence from every angle.
A rare collector’s piece, this exquisite large desk with integrated sideboard is ideal for a design-led home office or statement studio.
An exceptional example of South Africa’s mid-century design legacy, seldom seen in this format.
Designer and Maker E.E. Meyer
Country South Africa
Date 1970s
Materials A combination of solid and veneered Imbuia crafted to a very high standard.
Dimensions 191 x 91.5 cm, 73 cm high, and 175 x 43.5 cm, 57 cm high
Condition Presented in overall good vintage condition. The piece has been gently refurbished and refinished, with minor areas of veneer loss that have been sealed and are not visually distracting. As with all vintage pieces, light signs of age and use are to be expected.
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.
As with many quality Mid-Century pieces, this design thoughtfully pairs solid wood construction with a premium wood veneer—an approach widely used at the time to highlight beautiful grain patterns while ensuring lasting stability.
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.
