Globe bar - Balsa, Walnut
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 400 - € 450
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Description from the seller
Vintage wooden globe bar with hand-painted zodiac decorations
Globe bars became extremely popular during the 1950s and 1960s, representing a symbol of refinement and culture in bourgeois homes. These pieces of furniture combined the practical function of a hidden bar with the decorative aesthetics of a globe, often enriched with antique-style zodiac and cartographic motifs. The structure with turned legs and casters reflects the typical design of mid-century Italian furniture, when wood craftsmanship reached high levels of excellence.
These globe bars are particularly appreciated by vintage furniture collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts. Their appeal lies in the combination of functionality and decoration, as well as the nostalgic allure of an era of domestic elegance. Italian examples with hand-painted decorations are sought after for their artisanal quality and the distinctive aesthetics that add character to any space.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage wooden globe bar with hand-painted zodiac decorations
Globe bars became extremely popular during the 1950s and 1960s, representing a symbol of refinement and culture in bourgeois homes. These pieces of furniture combined the practical function of a hidden bar with the decorative aesthetics of a globe, often enriched with antique-style zodiac and cartographic motifs. The structure with turned legs and casters reflects the typical design of mid-century Italian furniture, when wood craftsmanship reached high levels of excellence.
These globe bars are particularly appreciated by vintage furniture collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts. Their appeal lies in the combination of functionality and decoration, as well as the nostalgic allure of an era of domestic elegance. Italian examples with hand-painted decorations are sought after for their artisanal quality and the distinctive aesthetics that add character to any space.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
20 kg
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Balsa, Walnut
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
100 cm
Width
72 cm
Depth
72 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Can Be Locked
No
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