Wikov Meeting Room

Wikov Meeting Room

From the beginning, the concept of the meeting room for Wikov was conceived as a nod to the values of the First Republic. All the furniture pieces are linked to important personalities or companies from this period. The basic element is the meeting table used and designed by Bata for the presentation of new shoe collections. The morphology of the table is subtly elegant and the attention is primarily drawn to the choice of walnut veneer used, finished with an oil finish. The monumental table is lightened by tubular chairs designed by J. Halabala. The rattan weave of the chairs is seemingly fragile compared to the compact mass of the table, and so the whole seating gives a balanced impression. The table top features functionalist lamps designed and manufactured in the 1930s by F. Anýž. The original table lamp stands out especially in the period interior of Muller's villa. A floor lamp designed by architect Pavel Smetana was used as an individual lighting element. The lamp can be used both for the lighting atmosphere in the room and for direct illumination of a specific place. The folding shade is an attention-grabbing detail that is eminently practical. The atmosphere of the meeting room is also enhanced by the black stained Vichr chest of drawers, which has a backlit interior and an integrated refrigerator. The functionalist oak display cabinet and coat rack unobtrusively and simply complete the whole, everything is in its place and serves a necessary purpose.