Display case - Walnut - Column Display Cabinet





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Elegant 1890–1920 Renaissance-style column display cabinet in solid walnut wood with glass panels and metal hardware, measuring 124 cm high, 67 cm wide and 37 cm deep, weighing 31.2 kg, with an original brass lock and period key, and in generally good condition with minor surface scratches and small nicks.
Description from the seller
Elegant Column Display Cabinet in Carved Walnut - Renaissance Style
Fascinating column display cabinet (stipo), crafted in solid walnut wood finely worked. The piece stands out for its slender lines and the rich carved decoration that runs along the uprights and the base, recalling the taste of Italian Neorenaissance.
Description and Details
The structure features a large glass-front door and glass sides as well, a configuration ideal for maximizing internal brightness and enhancing collectibles, silverware, or rare books.
Carving: The front uprights are decorated with foliate motifs and relief scrolls, executed with notable artisanal skill. The plinth base is adorned with a beaded frame that lends solidity and importance to the piece.
Interior: The inner back panel is exposed wood, offering a warm and elegant contrast with the glass. There are side slots (mortises) for inserting the shelves.
Hardware: Original lock with a brass exterior escutcheon and an antique key included and functional.
Conditions
The piece presents in good overall condition, solid and structurally intact. It bears the normal signs of aging that attest to its authenticity:
Slight surface scratches and small dents on the upper edges.
The interior bottom shows a natural wood grain.
Seller's Story
Elegant Column Display Cabinet in Carved Walnut - Renaissance Style
Fascinating column display cabinet (stipo), crafted in solid walnut wood finely worked. The piece stands out for its slender lines and the rich carved decoration that runs along the uprights and the base, recalling the taste of Italian Neorenaissance.
Description and Details
The structure features a large glass-front door and glass sides as well, a configuration ideal for maximizing internal brightness and enhancing collectibles, silverware, or rare books.
Carving: The front uprights are decorated with foliate motifs and relief scrolls, executed with notable artisanal skill. The plinth base is adorned with a beaded frame that lends solidity and importance to the piece.
Interior: The inner back panel is exposed wood, offering a warm and elegant contrast with the glass. There are side slots (mortises) for inserting the shelves.
Hardware: Original lock with a brass exterior escutcheon and an antique key included and functional.
Conditions
The piece presents in good overall condition, solid and structurally intact. It bears the normal signs of aging that attest to its authenticity:
Slight surface scratches and small dents on the upper edges.
The interior bottom shows a natural wood grain.

