Art Deco Austrian Display Cabinet in Glass and Briar Root, 1930

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An elegant Austrian display cabinet from the 1930s, featuring a refined Central European Art Deco style and a spectacular, richly … Read more An elegant Austrian display cabinet from the 1930s, featuring a refined Central European Art Deco style and a spectacular, richly figured wood veneer.

The cabinet features a particularly functional and refined composition: the upper section features two sliding glass doors, ideal for displaying objects and furnishings.
The central section houses a drop-leaf door with an internal shelf, while the right side features a compartment with an opening door, featuring a mirrored back and glass at the base, a particularly elegant solution for displaying glasses, bottles, or decorative objects.

The lower section features two doors with an internal shelf, offering additional storage space.

The standout feature is the burl veneer, arranged with a carefully crafted interplay of mirrored and geometric grain.
The burl design creates characteristic diamond motifs and symmetrical shapes, perfectly in keeping with the decorative taste of Art Deco.

The structure is completed by contoured and rounded feet, also typical of 1930s Austrian design, and rounded profiles that soften the rigorous geometry of the piece.

A particularly interesting piece for its aesthetics, functionality, and quality of veneer, it fits perfectly in both an Art Deco setting and a contemporary decor seeking a significant period element.

The piece has been polished and shows normal signs of wear due to age and use.
The door lock at the base is decorative. See less