Wall unit with desk; CLUB MED, 1970s.

Wall unit with desk; CLUB MED, 1970s.
White fiberglass.
Shows signs of wear and minor scuffs on the edges, consistent with its age and use.
Measurements: 73 x 255 x 60 cm.
An experimental and functional design characteristic of the 1970s, this fiberglass wall unit, designed for Club Med, reflects the decade’s exploration of new ways to inhabit interior spaces. With a strong architectural focus, the piece integrates various functions—a desk, bench, and storage spaces—into a single unit, anticipating concepts of modular furniture and versatile solutions that would later become central to contemporary design. Made entirely of fiberglass—a material associated with mid-20th-century industrial innovation due to its lightness, strength, and formal possibilities—the piece stands out for its continuous surface and sculptural appearance. The white finish reinforces the purity of the geometry, allowing the piece to blend into the space as an architectural element rather than as a conventional piece of furniture.
Club Méditerranée (Club Med) was founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz in France. During the 1960s and 1970s, the brand experienced significant international expansion and became a symbol of modernity and contemporary leisure. Its resorts were designed as laboratories for new ways of living, where architecture, interior design, and furniture sought to convey a sense of informality, functionality, and optimism. In this context, the use of innovative materials such as fiberglass, molded plastic, and modular structures played a fundamental role. The furniture created for Club Med during this period perfectly reflects the spirit of the era: pieces that are durable, lightweight, easy to maintain, and capable of integrating into communal spaces.