Golfieri Faenza - Credenza - Wood - Art Deco Buffet

This imposing sideboard represents an excellence of Italian cabinet making from the 1930s, bearing witness to the stylistic transition between the decorative luxury of Art Déco and the geometric purity of Rationalism. Made by the prestigious Ebanisteria Vincenzo Golfieri & Figlio of Faenza, the piece displays craftsmanship from another era. The structure is veneered in precious walnut burl, selected to create mirror-like games of natural grain that ennoble the broad surfaces. The design is characterized by a dynamic play of volumes and raised heights (up to 150 cm). The central glazed section, with crystal shelves, serves as the visual focal point, while the solid side bodies offer strict symmetry.

The lines are clean and bare, free of superfluous applied decorations. The character of the piece is entrusted entirely to geometry and the quality of the materials. The chromatic contrast between the burl and the dark plinth at the base is interesting, which uplifts the figure despite the monumental dimensions (maximum width 230 cm). The handles together with the glass of the central section emphasize its belonging to a high-end production intended for the enlightened bourgeoisie of the era, who sought modern furniture but firmly anchored to Italian constructive tradition. In summary, it is a collector’s piece that defines the space, able to combine the functionality of a large container with the visual impact of an architectural sculpture.