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Three-door sideboard in oak wood with carved chestnut inserts, Italy, 1940s
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Description
Three-door sideboard in oak wood with carved chestnut inserts, Italian craftsmanship, 1940s.
This piece stands out for its unusual and intriguing combination of two types of wood, differing in shade and grain, which are skillfully highlighted in this early 1940s Italian sideboard. The general structure and smooth surfaces are crafted in oak, whose light and warm tones, paired with its regular grain, create a distinctive decorative texture that draws the eye.
However, the defining feature of the piece is the carved frame that outlines the doors. It consists of a sequence of small, raised square motifs, running along the entire front of the sideboard. This design reflects the creative ingenuity of an Italian cabinetmaker who reinterpreted the classical rusticated masonry, an architectural element that, starting from Renaissance Florence, characterized the façades of the grandest aristocratic palaces, framing grand doorways and imposing first-floor windows. Similarly, the carved inserts of this sideboard frame the doors, evoking a refined historical reference that an observant eye, attuned to appreciating beauty, can discern.
The piece is completed by a sculpted wooden apron running along three sides and four tapered legs set at an angle. These meticulously crafted details lend a certain lightness to the overall aesthetic, sparing the piece from any risk of appearing overly monumental.
Dimensions: 158W x 40.5D x 90.5H cm -
More Information
Origin: Italy Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Chestnut,Oak Condition: Good. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 766761 -
Dimensions
W. 62.6 in; H. 35.63 in; D. 15.95 in; W. 159 cm; H. 90.5 cm; D. 40.51 cm;
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