A rare Art Deco accent table by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, dating to around 1920 and bearing the original Genneper Molen paper label (stating model nr. 288) A wonderfully distinctive design: compact in scale, but full of character, tension and architectural intent.
Where Amsterdam School tables lean into a more overt expressiveness, this example moves in a slightly stricter and more geometric direction, with a language that feels closer to the modernist clarity associated with the Hague School and, by extension, the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright. The result is a piece that sits in that fascinating Dutch territory between sculptural decoration and disciplined structure.
The square top, with its softly rounded corners, rests above a strikingly composed base of intersecting planes and vertical elements. The construction is beautifully resolved: oak supports rise from a stepped cross-form base, while the solid macassar ebony uprights create sharp dark accents that animate the silhouette and lend the design a taut graphic rhythm.
A sturdy but elegant table, grounded yet open, with a silhouette that changes pleasingly from every angle. The stepped feet and strong verticals give it an architectural presence, while the top, broad and calm by comparison, acts as a visual counterweight. There is a clear sense of intelligence in the proportions.
Crafted in solid oak with macassar ebony detailing, the overall impression is one of strength, refinement and originality.
A particularly strong and documented example of early Dutch decorative modernism: sculptural, unusual, and highly usable, whether placed beside a chair, between seating, or simply allowed to stand on its own as a small but convincing accent table.
About the Designer
P.E.L. Izeren (1886–1943) designed numerous works for De Genneper Molen and remained with the firm into the late 1930s. Housed in a former watermill in Gennep, the company began as a sawmill before expanding around 1917 into the making of small furnishings - marketed in their catalogues as “supplementary furniture.” These refined tables, stands, and cabinets soon became the heart of their production, with Izeren’s distinctive sculptural designs among the most enduring contributions.
Creator
P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen
Design Period
1920s
Production Period
1920s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Yes, original paper label showing nr. 288
Style
Dutch Art Deco, Modernist, Hague School
Detailed Condition
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Perfectly stable and in good condition with minor signs of age.
