Italian Art Deco Sculptural Bench in Dark Burnished Wood, 1920

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A rare and significant sculptural bench in dark-stained solid wood, of Italian manufacture, dating to the late 1920s or early … Read more A rare and significant sculptural bench in dark-stained solid wood, of Italian manufacture, dating to the late 1920s or early 1930s. This piece is a masterful representation of the transitional period in Italian decorative arts, capturing the moment when the lyrical motifs of Liberty (Art Nouveau) evolved into the rigorous formal synthesis of Rationalism. The design is deeply influenced by the geometric echoes of the Viennese Secession and the sophisticated research of Vittorio Zecchin. It moves away from floral excess toward a clean, architectural language characterized by a 'stepped' backrest and a solid, trestle-like base. The formal severity and the monumental use of dark-burnished wood strongly evoke the stylistic approach of Gino Maggioni, reflecting the pursuit of structural honesty and pure volume. with its monolithic presence and refined proportions, this bench is not merely a piece of furniture but a historical document of the 'silent' Modernism that defined the highest level of Italian cabinetmaking between the two World Wars. 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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