Nightstand (2) - Wood - Barocchetto style





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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.
