Art Decò Bolognese sideboard in walnut burl with chrome details, 1930

A majestic and elegant sideboard, a fine example of 1930s Bolognese craftsmanship, representing the best of Italian Art Déco and the great tradition of period cabinetmaking. The piece is distinguished by its extraordinary "open-book" (butterfly-matched) veneer and fluid lines, featuring gracefully curved side sections. It is entirely veneered in exquisite walnut burl, which displays warm amber tones and rich, swirling grain patterns. The front is symmetrically composed, with two large, curved side doors flanking a central section that houses two upper drawers and two lower doors. The entire piece is accented by refined, molded trim and original, intricately crafted circular period knobs. The interior, finished in a light-toned wood, is bright and organized with convenient shelving, offering ample storage capacity. The solid, shaped plinth base rests on sturdy block feet, finished with chrome-metal caps—a hallmark of the Modernist and Rationalist aesthetic of the era. The sideboard has been polished; its structure remains solid, and the burl retains a beautiful, authentic period finish, showing natural signs of age and use, as illustrated in the photographs. Free shipping in France, possibility of shipping throughout Europe and worldwide. Ask for a quote.