Nightstand - Gilt bronze, Portuguese Red





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Antique nightstand in mahogany with maple inlay, a red Portogallo marble top, and bronze details, dating to 1910–1920 from Italy, in good used condition.
Description from the seller
Mahogany nightstand with maple inlay, top in Portogallo red marble and bronze details
This nightstand represents a refined example of Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau) furniture from the early twentieth century, characterized by the use of precious woods such as mahogany enriched with maple inlay. The top in Portogallo red marble, the handles and feet in bronze of the period testify to the attention to quality materials and to the decorative details typical of the Liberty style. These pieces were destined for the bedrooms of bourgeois and aristocratic homes of the era, where they represented a symbol of elegance and refinement.
Liberty nightstands are particularly sought after by collectors of antique furniture and enthusiasts of early 20th-century interiors who appreciate the harmony of the lines, the quality of the cabinetry, and the authenticity of the original materials. The charm of these pieces lies in the combination of functionality and artistic value, with Portogallo red marble and contemporary bronzes giving them distinctive character and historical prestige. The Italian and European antique market valorizza these pieces for their timeless elegance and the craftsmanship they represent.
Seller's Story
Mahogany nightstand with maple inlay, top in Portogallo red marble and bronze details
This nightstand represents a refined example of Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau) furniture from the early twentieth century, characterized by the use of precious woods such as mahogany enriched with maple inlay. The top in Portogallo red marble, the handles and feet in bronze of the period testify to the attention to quality materials and to the decorative details typical of the Liberty style. These pieces were destined for the bedrooms of bourgeois and aristocratic homes of the era, where they represented a symbol of elegance and refinement.
Liberty nightstands are particularly sought after by collectors of antique furniture and enthusiasts of early 20th-century interiors who appreciate the harmony of the lines, the quality of the cabinetry, and the authenticity of the original materials. The charm of these pieces lies in the combination of functionality and artistic value, with Portogallo red marble and contemporary bronzes giving them distinctive character and historical prestige. The Italian and European antique market valorizza these pieces for their timeless elegance and the craftsmanship they represent.

