Bookends (2) - Wood - Faux Malachite Hemispheres

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This pair of wooden bookends from 1970–1980 features an Art Deco-inspired design and hand-painted faux-mal achite spheres.

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Scenographic and elegant pair of sculptural bookends characterized by a strict and balanced Art Deco-inspired design.

Each element features a back panel with an arched profile and an L-shaped base in glossy black lacquered wood, on which sits a refined turned-wood pedestal in a natural finish with green threading accents. The protagonist element is represented by the large upper wooden sphere, masterfully hand-painted with the faux marble technique to reproduce the deep and rich veined texture of natural malachite.

The combination of the deep black of the lacquer, the warm tones of the wood, and the intense green of the malachite effect confers on the set a timeless charm and a remarkable visual impact. A high-class furnishing accessory, ideal for enriching prestigious libraries, period writing desks, or contemporary design environments.

Lot Conditions:
Conservation Status: Excellent overall vintage condition.

Conservation Details: Solid structures free of cracks in the wood. The lacquer and hand-painted surfaces retain a beautiful gloss, with imperceptible natural signs of aging consistent with the object's age. No restorations or modern modifications.

Scenographic and elegant pair of sculptural bookends characterized by a strict and balanced Art Deco-inspired design.

Each element features a back panel with an arched profile and an L-shaped base in glossy black lacquered wood, on which sits a refined turned-wood pedestal in a natural finish with green threading accents. The protagonist element is represented by the large upper wooden sphere, masterfully hand-painted with the faux marble technique to reproduce the deep and rich veined texture of natural malachite.

The combination of the deep black of the lacquer, the warm tones of the wood, and the intense green of the malachite effect confers on the set a timeless charm and a remarkable visual impact. A high-class furnishing accessory, ideal for enriching prestigious libraries, period writing desks, or contemporary design environments.

Lot Conditions:
Conservation Status: Excellent overall vintage condition.

Conservation Details: Solid structures free of cracks in the wood. The lacquer and hand-painted surfaces retain a beautiful gloss, with imperceptible natural signs of aging consistent with the object's age. No restorations or modern modifications.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Faux Malachite Hemispheres
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Black, Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
15.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
ItalyVerified
18
Objects sold
Private

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