Nightstand (2) - Wood - Barocchetto style

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 500 - € 650
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Description from the seller

Elegant pair of bedside tables embodying the taste of Italian Barocchetto, eighteenth-century style famous for its flowing lines and refined lightness. These pieces represent a perfect union between history and high-level artisanal craftsmanship.

Strengths and Craftsmanship:

• Master Inlay: Front panels decorated with precious inlays of different woods, a manual technique that requires extreme precision and an artistic eye.
• Curved Lines: The sculpted structure and Cabriole legs testify to a complex woodwork, typical of the workshops of art from a bygone era.
• Noble Details: Shell-patterned knobs and intricately chased metal feet complete the refined aesthetic of the furniture.

Historical Note and Conditions:
The design recalls the furnishings of noble European homes in the eighteenth century. The structure is solid and the polish splendid.
Transparency: As shown in the photo, the upper surfaces have small dents. These are signs of the passage of time that do not affect the piece's value, but certify its authenticity and vintage lived experience, distinguishing them from modern imitations.

Elegant pair of bedside tables embodying the taste of Italian Barocchetto, eighteenth-century style famous for its flowing lines and refined lightness. These pieces represent a perfect union between history and high-level artisanal craftsmanship.

Strengths and Craftsmanship:

• Master Inlay: Front panels decorated with precious inlays of different woods, a manual technique that requires extreme precision and an artistic eye.
• Curved Lines: The sculpted structure and Cabriole legs testify to a complex woodwork, typical of the workshops of art from a bygone era.
• Noble Details: Shell-patterned knobs and intricately chased metal feet complete the refined aesthetic of the furniture.

Historical Note and Conditions:
The design recalls the furnishings of noble European homes in the eighteenth century. The structure is solid and the polish splendid.
Transparency: As shown in the photo, the upper surfaces have small dents. These are signs of the passage of time that do not affect the piece's value, but certify its authenticity and vintage lived experience, distinguishing them from modern imitations.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
22 kg
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Specific region of origin
Meda
Title additional information
Barocchetto style
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
64 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
Mid 20th century
Sold by
ItalyVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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