Cabinet - Wood, Carrara marble






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Elegant nightstand / coffee table in Neoclassical style with marble top – Italy, mid-20th century
Elegant living room table or nightstand with a Neoclassical taste, made in Italy probably between the 1940s and 1960s. The piece stands out for its refined combination of materials and for the formal balance typical of decorative tradition inspired by classicism.
The structure features a linear body supported by four slender, fluted legs, a characteristic element of the Neoclassical language that evokes the architecture of ancient columns. The legs end with turned feet that give the piece lightness and elegance.
The top is made of natural light marble, a material widely used in quality 20th-century furniture for its durability and for its ability to enhance the underlying wooden structure.
The front is adorned with a central drawer with a veneered or figured-wood panel finished in lacquer, decorated with fine ornamental inlays in a classical taste and equipped with two metal handles with decorative plates. This detail enriches the piece and creates a pleasant contrast with the dark lacquered structure.
The combination of the black frame, the warm-veneer drawer, and the marble top gives the whole piece a very elegant aesthetic, suitable for both a classic setting and an eclectic or contemporary interior where one wishes to introduce a piece with character.
Versatile furniture that can be used as a nightstand, living-room table, entryway table, or small side table.
Good general condition with normal and slight signs of aging consistent with the era. Small wood defects and cracks are highlighted in the detailed photos, which are part of the description.
Proper packing and trackable shipping across Europe.
Seller's Story
Elegant nightstand / coffee table in Neoclassical style with marble top – Italy, mid-20th century
Elegant living room table or nightstand with a Neoclassical taste, made in Italy probably between the 1940s and 1960s. The piece stands out for its refined combination of materials and for the formal balance typical of decorative tradition inspired by classicism.
The structure features a linear body supported by four slender, fluted legs, a characteristic element of the Neoclassical language that evokes the architecture of ancient columns. The legs end with turned feet that give the piece lightness and elegance.
The top is made of natural light marble, a material widely used in quality 20th-century furniture for its durability and for its ability to enhance the underlying wooden structure.
The front is adorned with a central drawer with a veneered or figured-wood panel finished in lacquer, decorated with fine ornamental inlays in a classical taste and equipped with two metal handles with decorative plates. This detail enriches the piece and creates a pleasant contrast with the dark lacquered structure.
The combination of the black frame, the warm-veneer drawer, and the marble top gives the whole piece a very elegant aesthetic, suitable for both a classic setting and an eclectic or contemporary interior where one wishes to introduce a piece with character.
Versatile furniture that can be used as a nightstand, living-room table, entryway table, or small side table.
Good general condition with normal and slight signs of aging consistent with the era. Small wood defects and cracks are highlighted in the detailed photos, which are part of the description.
Proper packing and trackable shipping across Europe.
