Display case - Walnut - Column Display Cabinet
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
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Estimate € 500 - € 650
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Description from the seller
Elegant Column Display Cabinet in Carved Walnut - Renaissance Style
Charming column display cabinet (stipo) crafted in solid walnut wood, finely worked. The piece stands out for its slender lines and rich carved decoration that runs along the uprights and base, recalling the taste of Italian Neo-Renaissance.
Description and Details
The structure features a large front glass door with glass sides, an ideal configuration to maximize internal brightness and showcase collectible objects, silverware, or rare books.
Carvings: The front uprights are decorated with foliate motifs and embossed volutes, executed with notable artisanal skill. The plinth-based base is enriched by a fluted frame that lends solidity and importance to the form.
Interior: The inner back panel is exposed wood, offering a warm and elegant contrast with the glass. There are lateral supports (mortises) for inserting shelves.
Hardware: Original lock with brass external escutcheon and included, functional antique key.
Condition
The piece presents in generally good condition, solid and structurally intact. As visible in the close-up photographs, it shows the usual signs of age that attest to its authenticity:
Slight surface scratches and small nicks on the upper edges (see photos 0019/0020).
A small superficial notch on the top part of the door frame.
Interior lacks glass shelves (easily orderable to measure according to your needs).
The inner bottom shows natural wood grain (photo 0017).
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant Column Display Cabinet in Carved Walnut - Renaissance Style
Charming column display cabinet (stipo) crafted in solid walnut wood, finely worked. The piece stands out for its slender lines and rich carved decoration that runs along the uprights and base, recalling the taste of Italian Neo-Renaissance.
Description and Details
The structure features a large front glass door with glass sides, an ideal configuration to maximize internal brightness and showcase collectible objects, silverware, or rare books.
Carvings: The front uprights are decorated with foliate motifs and embossed volutes, executed with notable artisanal skill. The plinth-based base is enriched by a fluted frame that lends solidity and importance to the form.
Interior: The inner back panel is exposed wood, offering a warm and elegant contrast with the glass. There are lateral supports (mortises) for inserting shelves.
Hardware: Original lock with brass external escutcheon and included, functional antique key.
Condition
The piece presents in generally good condition, solid and structurally intact. As visible in the close-up photographs, it shows the usual signs of age that attest to its authenticity:
Slight surface scratches and small nicks on the upper edges (see photos 0019/0020).
A small superficial notch on the top part of the door frame.
Interior lacks glass shelves (easily orderable to measure according to your needs).
The inner bottom shows natural wood grain (photo 0017).
Seller's Story
Ridyamo is a project in the social and circular economy that brings together sustainability, beauty, and solidarity, to transform objects no longer in use into concrete help for Dynamo Camp ETS, which offers free Recreational Therapy programs to minors affected by serious or chronic illnesses, neurodevelopmental disorders, or disabilities.
By collecting and selling second-hand items, RiDyamo also creates a positive impact on the community and the environment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
31.2 kg
Style subtype
Renaissance Style
Wood type
Walnut
Title additional information
Column Display Cabinet
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
124 cm
Width
67 cm
Depth
37 cm
Estimated period
1900-1920
