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Italian two‑section trumeau cabinet in walnut wood, dating from 1910–1920, with brown veneered surface and inlays in maple and fruit woods, weighing 36 kg and measuring 88 cm wide by 84 cm high by 34 cm deep, with original bronze fittings and a lockable door.
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Presentation of the Lot:
Elegant two-body Trumeau cabinet, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV (Barocchetto) style. The piece features a solid walnut structure, fully veneered and enriched by refined inlays in maple and fruitwoods.
Analysis of the Structure:
Upper Body (Alzata): Characterized by a shaped and broken crest. The two doors feature central panels inlaid with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside are shaped shelves.
Central Body (Ribalta): The fall-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a secretaire with four small drawers and a central cavity. The writing surface is wide and functional.
Lower Body (Base): Follows the wavy line of the structure with three wide front drawers. The base ends with saber legs typical of the eighteenth-century style.
Technical Details and Conditions:
Hardware: Original handles and escutcheons in cast bronze and chased with rocaille motifs.
Condition: The cabinet presents in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. Slight and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with age are noted (visible in the detail photos), which do not impair its aesthetic value but attest to the period’s authenticity.
Keys: One functioning key present.
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 TranslatePresentation of the Lot:
Elegant two-body Trumeau cabinet, made in Italy in the mid-20th century in perfect Louis XV (Barocchetto) style. The piece features a solid walnut structure, fully veneered and enriched by refined inlays in maple and fruitwoods.
Analysis of the Structure:
Upper Body (Alzata): Characterized by a shaped and broken crest. The two doors feature central panels inlaid with motifs of a "gallant scene" (figures in bucolic landscapes) surrounded by floral frames. Inside are shaped shelves.
Central Body (Ribalta): The fall-front door, also richly inlaid with a central medallion, opens to reveal a secretaire with four small drawers and a central cavity. The writing surface is wide and functional.
Lower Body (Base): Follows the wavy line of the structure with three wide front drawers. The base ends with saber legs typical of the eighteenth-century style.
Technical Details and Conditions:
Hardware: Original handles and escutcheons in cast bronze and chased with rocaille motifs.
Condition: The cabinet presents in excellent vintage condition. The structure is solid. Slight and normal signs of wear on the polish and small superficial scratches consistent with age are noted (visible in the detail photos), which do not impair its aesthetic value but attest to the period’s authenticity.
Keys: One functioning key present.
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.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
36 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
84 cm
Width
88 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Can Be Locked
Yes
