Art Deco Walnut Display Cabinet with Secret Compartment attributed to Jindřich Halabala, 1930s

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- this cabinet has been made in the 1930s and has classic art deco and bauhaus elements
- made with … Read more - this cabinet has been made in the 1930s and has classic art deco and bauhaus elements
- made with great care and with beautiful walnut veneer with a unique pattern
- it stands out for the quality of workmanship and the use of materials, it also has a secret hidden compartment in this cabinet.
- a great display cabinet, bookcase, or drinks cabinet for your books/showpieces/cocktails ore wines
- there is a large drawer at the bottom with 2 wooden doors above it with a large storage space
- the middle section has a solid door on the right with a space behind it with 3 drawers, one on the right and one above it with an open space.
- on the left side there is an open space with a shelf in the middle and behind that is the secret compartment.
- access to this section can be gained by sliding a tab through the space underneath which allows the back wall to be lowered. This is where the hidden extra space with two shelves is located, see photo's
- above these are two sliding glass doors set in gild metal frames. Behind these is a glass shelf with a mirrored back panel. This mirror has some signs of agening which ads to the charm of this cabinet.
- the cabinet is in very good condition for its age. It has been finished with several coats of high-gloss lacquer, which perfectly showcases the wood. A key is included, and the locks work well. The sliding glass doors have a chip and a corner.
- an absolute collector's item.
- czech industrial designer, writer and educator jindřich halabala was a major proponent of modernist and industrially produced furniture in czechoslovakia; he had an enormous influence on the interior design of many great european homes between and after the wars.

- this piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
size 180cm h 134cm w 50cm d this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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