Paire of Corner Bookcases Walnut - Italy XIX Century

Acerbis Life Bookcase Design Roberto Monsani Vintage Italy 1980s

'Life' modular wall system designed by Roberto Monsani and produced by Acerbis in the 1980s.

Bookcase and Étagère Mahogany Bronze Napoleon III - France XIX Century

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

French Napoleon III center bookcase, supported by wavy legs, the lower band on both the front and sides is shaped; on the front it has two doors finished with fake books, with applied leather ribs, so as to simulate an open bookcase. In the upper part there is an open compartment and an upper tray shelf. The etagere has a similar shape, but in the central compartment there are various shelves placed at different heights. Interior in mahogany, they are veneered in bois de rose, with a 45 ° cut and quadripartite on the tops; the furniture is decorated with gilded bronzes and worked with leafy volutes, in the shoes, on the uprights, on the lower band and in the side handles.

Pair of Antique Corner Cabinets Poplar Piacenza Italy 18th Century

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Pair of big corner cabinets with rudentate pillars that end with pyramidal truncated feet and with a two-panels door. In the middle of the panels there are medaillons painted with landscapes of buildings and hills in the backbround; the rose windows are hels by pink ribbons and sourmounted by a basket of flowers in the middle. Coeval iron keyholes. Original lacquering.

Cabinet Walnut Italy XVI-XVII Century

17th Century / 1601 - 1700, 16th Century / 1501 - 1600

Walnut burl veneered cabinet, the uprights on the front, also in walnut wood, are richly carved: starting from the bottom there is a shelf in the shape of a leafy volute, surmounted by a fish, a dolphin according to the imagination of the time, and again from a grotesque mask. In the upper part there is instead a caryatid, in the left upright, while in the right one a telamon, both with facial features that recall the tradition of grotesque masks. The band below the top sees the alternation of reserves veneered in briar with small carved pieces: in the lateral ones there are two profiles of warriors with helmets on their heads, then there are two pieces with weapons, a shield and a quiver of arrows; in the center, finally, an oval coat of arms, without however any identifying elements. The front is occupied by a large opening flap door veneered in briar inside, hiding a chest of drawers consisting of twelve small drawers and two side doors; they are all decorated with carved briar frames. The wrought iron lock is hidden on the outside, but visible on the inside of the door; it has the characteristic lily shape, echoed in the door hinges.

Antique Empire Secrétaire Bottega Maggiolini Walnut Italy XIX Century

Secretaire Bottega Maggiolini

Secrétaire consisting of drawer under the plan, tilting door, with cabinet and two drawers at the bottom. Veneered in pedulle walnut and inlaid in various woods. The secrétaire is bipartite with a decoartive motif of the lower part entrusted to the marked grain of the walnut, in the upper part of the sides and the door are framed by the frame drops and lagging, at the center of the sash, place on a shelf, a wicker basket containing a bouquet of flowers. In the range under plan a Greek stylized leaves , on the uprights, two reserves candelabra bunches of ivy leaves held together by ribbons. The cabinet has two rows of three small drawers inside, which are veneered in mahogany with in the centre a row of four cherry wood with knobs in bronze, above a glove compartment. Different springs permit access to numerous hidden compartments. The lock of the door to double-lock also closes the upper drawer, while the door has counterweights that allow it to stand still in the open and then to close automatically raising it.

Vintage Living Room Furniture Unique Piece Mahogany Veneer 1950s

Living room furniture; unique piece made on private commission consisting of wall paneling with retractable shelves, bar cabinet with sliding glass doors, brass upright with three light points attributable to Giuseppe Ostuni. Mahogany veneered wood, brass, glass, sofa padding in foam, covering - new - in velvet. Possibility of remaking the padding and upholstery of the sofa. This stunning 1950s piece of furniture is sure to add a touch of vintage charm to any room. Made in Italy, it boasts a beautiful mahogany veneer finish and brass inserts. The glass top is perfect for displaying precious items, while the foam padding and fabric ensure comfort. Its timeless design makes it a great addition to any collection of vintage and retro collectibles.

Bugnato Furniture by Echo Di Mano in Mano Wood Italy

Furniture characterized by a massive and monolithic body, inspired by Renaissance wall decorations. The original wooden drawers, obtained from a 1960s sideboard, have a diamond shape and are contained by a satin pink metallic ? nish. On the sides there are two niches closed by doors, one flap and the other hinged, which take up the diamond shape.

Piet Furniture Echo by Di Mano in Mano Wood Italy

Furniture characterized by an articulated play of edges, strong asymmetries and misalignments. The storage unit with shapes derived from modern architecture. The three wooden elements in teak from the 1960s have been restored and have different types of openings. The presence of the open compartment in the center of the cabinet generates a strong shadow that dialogues with those of the compartments placed on the inclined sides.