Étagère - Wood, Italian medieval design





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Italian mid-century design etagere cart in wood, from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, with dimensions 67 cm high, 45 cm wide and 33 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.
Description from the seller
Lovely 1950s Italian étagère cart, a perfect example of functional home furnishings with the warm, reassuring charm of postwar design.
The structure is made of wood with a walnut finish, characterized by simple lines and harmonious proportions. The turned legs give movement and elegance to the whole piece, recalling a craft tradition still very much present in the 1950s, while the original casters emphasize its practicality, allowing it to be moved easily from one room to another.
Consisting of two shelves, this cart is designed for multiple uses: perfect as a service table, storage cart, small bar unit, or a stand for books and decorative objects. The open and lightweight frame makes it visually unobtrusive, ideal even for compact spaces. The sober yet refined aesthetic complements vintage interiors, but also creates a pleasant contrast in contemporary settings, where it becomes a warm, textural accent.
From a collector’s perspective, it represents a highly appreciated type of Italian mid-century modern design, a testament to a period when the home was transforming into a more informal, functional, and welcoming space. Any slight signs of wear are consistent with its age and contribute to the piece’s authenticity.
A versatile, decorative object full of character, capable of blending everyday usefulness with historical value.
It will be shipped disassembled to avoid damage during transport.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping throughout Europe.
Lovely 1950s Italian étagère cart, a perfect example of functional home furnishings with the warm, reassuring charm of postwar design.
The structure is made of wood with a walnut finish, characterized by simple lines and harmonious proportions. The turned legs give movement and elegance to the whole piece, recalling a craft tradition still very much present in the 1950s, while the original casters emphasize its practicality, allowing it to be moved easily from one room to another.
Consisting of two shelves, this cart is designed for multiple uses: perfect as a service table, storage cart, small bar unit, or a stand for books and decorative objects. The open and lightweight frame makes it visually unobtrusive, ideal even for compact spaces. The sober yet refined aesthetic complements vintage interiors, but also creates a pleasant contrast in contemporary settings, where it becomes a warm, textural accent.
From a collector’s perspective, it represents a highly appreciated type of Italian mid-century modern design, a testament to a period when the home was transforming into a more informal, functional, and welcoming space. Any slight signs of wear are consistent with its age and contribute to the piece’s authenticity.
A versatile, decorative object full of character, capable of blending everyday usefulness with historical value.
It will be shipped disassembled to avoid damage during transport.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping throughout Europe.

