Italian Art Deco Illuminated Burlwood Bar Cabinet, 1940s
An Italian Art Deco bar cabinet from the 1940s, with richly figured burlwood panels set within a dark frame.
The upper door is defined by a symmetrical arrangement of burl veneer, its swirling amber grain forming mirrored patterns across the surface. A broad, mitered surround introduces darker linear grain, giving the warm central panel the presence of a framed composition. A small circular keyhole sits near the top; the cabinet comes with one key.
The door folds down to reveal a mirrored bar compartment and a horizontal serving surface, supported by slender metal stays. Interior lighting brings warmth to the enclosure, while the mirrored surfaces reflect the contents and deepen the space within. Closed, the cabinet holds a composed facade. Open, it becomes a place to prepare and serve drinks.
Below, an open shelf is framed by two rows of scalloped burlwood drawer fronts. Their repeated curves soften the straight sides, adding a playful detail to the form. Four drawers provide storage for bar tools, napkins, and smaller accessories, with dovetail joints visible when opened.
Long, tapered supports lift the cabinet clear of the floor, balancing the enclosed upper section with open space beneath. In a dining room, it creates a dedicated setting for entertaining. Along a living room wall, its patterned wood and scalloped details give it a decorative presence throughout the day, with the illuminated interior offering a more intimate character in the evening.
DIMENSIONS: 31.5"W x 15.75"D x 63.75"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1940s
MATERIALS: Burlwood
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