Martin Visser Wenge Sideboard, Netherlands 1970s.

Martin Visser Wenge Sideboard with Raffia Sliding Doors, Netherlands, 1970s

This mid-century modern Martin Visser wenge sideboard showcases his signature minimalist aesthetic, blending natural materials with clean lines. Crafted in the 1970s, this Dutch design masterpiece features a rectangular wengé wood frame paired with two sliding doors covered in raffia, adding a subtle organic texture. The refined contrast between the dark wenge and the light raffia creates a striking visual effect, making this piece both functional and decorative.

Product Details:

• Designer: Martin Visser
• Origin: Netherlands, 1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
• Material: Wenge wood, Raffia
• Doors: 2 sliding doors
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 29.9 in (76 cm)
  • Width: 48.4 in (123 cm)
  • Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)

A rare find for collectors of Dutch mid-century furniture, this vintage Martin Visser sideboard is perfect for modern interiors, minimalist spaces, or Scandinavian-inspired decor.

About the Designer

Born in 1922 in Papendrecht, Holland, Martin Visser was a celebrated Dutch furniture designer and art collector. After studying civil engineering at the Middelbare Technische School (now the Hogere Technische School) in Amsterdam, Visser worked as an architectural draughtsman. In the early postwar era, he was hired as Head Furniture Buyer for De Bijenkorf department store in Amsterdam after he presented one of the store’s buyers a set of furniture he had self-produced for a friend. In 1954, while working at Bijenkorf, Visser impressed the owner of Dutch furniture manufacturing company ‘t Spectrum, who invited Visser to head up the design of ‘t Spectrum’s new collections—a postion he held until the 1970s. During these years, Visser also consulted for De Ploeg Textiles, the umbrella company for ‘t Spectrum.