Étagère - Beech






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An étagère in beech wood dating to the early 20th century, with a design that blends Art Nouveau lines and early Art Déco influences; measures 113 cm high, 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep, origin Italy, in good used condition with minor age-related marks.
Description from the seller
Era: early 1900s
Material: beech wood
Style: between Art Nouveau and early Art Deco influences
Conditions: good, with slight signs of aging; as shown in images, one of the feet may require a small restoration intervention.
Refined and elegant étagère from the early 20th century, made of beech wood.
Although lacking decorations and ornaments, it can be associated with Art Nouveau taste; the geometric and essential lines emphasize its formal purity and visual lightness.
The vertical uprights, thin, proportioned and rigorous, mark the space with balance and give the piece a refined essentiality.
The functional conception and the clarity of the design hint at a transitional phase toward rationalist Art Déco, making this piece an interesting testimony of a moment of evolution of taste between two eras, in which decoration gives way to functionality and modern design.
Thanks to its sober lines and discreet presence, this furniture naturally fits both classical environments and contemporary or eclectic contexts. Perfect as a decorative element or as a support to display works of art, books or collections, it combines functionality and vintage taste in a timeless balance.
Pickup required in Northern Italy, in Brescia or Verona; alternatively in Emilia-Romagna at a location to be agreed (with possible contribution). The item cannot be shipped.
Era: early 1900s
Material: beech wood
Style: between Art Nouveau and early Art Deco influences
Conditions: good, with slight signs of aging; as shown in images, one of the feet may require a small restoration intervention.
Refined and elegant étagère from the early 20th century, made of beech wood.
Although lacking decorations and ornaments, it can be associated with Art Nouveau taste; the geometric and essential lines emphasize its formal purity and visual lightness.
The vertical uprights, thin, proportioned and rigorous, mark the space with balance and give the piece a refined essentiality.
The functional conception and the clarity of the design hint at a transitional phase toward rationalist Art Déco, making this piece an interesting testimony of a moment of evolution of taste between two eras, in which decoration gives way to functionality and modern design.
Thanks to its sober lines and discreet presence, this furniture naturally fits both classical environments and contemporary or eclectic contexts. Perfect as a decorative element or as a support to display works of art, books or collections, it combines functionality and vintage taste in a timeless balance.
Pickup required in Northern Italy, in Brescia or Verona; alternatively in Emilia-Romagna at a location to be agreed (with possible contribution). The item cannot be shipped.
