XL floating sideboard model 1730 – Horst Brüning – Behr

Large, elegant, floating sideboard – model 1730 designed by horst brüning (germany) for behr in 1967. This xl floating sideboard features three sliding aluminum doors and a white laminated “body”. An innovative, modern design that remains elegant and modern 50 years later. This large floating sideboard is wall-mounted with a long shelf (see photo). Industrial designer horst brüning was born in germany in 1934. He studied design at the hamburg university of fine arts and worked for several high-end german design companies before founding his own design studio in 1963. Brüning was known for his innovative and functional designs, particularly in the lighting and furniture sectors. He collaborated with several well-known brands, including philips, flos and walter knoll, and his designs have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Brüning’s most notable designs include the “magneto” table lamp, the “polo” chair, and the “bistro” table for knoll international. His work has won numerous design awards, including the red dot design award and the good design award. Brüning passed away in 2007, but his contributions to industrial design are still celebrated and his designs remain highly sought after by collectors.