Vintage Sideboard with Bar by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

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Elegant Italian sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, crafted in rosewood. The piece combines a geometric architectural structure … Read more Elegant Italian sideboard designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, crafted in rosewood. The piece combines a geometric architectural structure with carefully considered details characteristic of Italian mid-century furniture. The sideboard features a main cabinet with two doors opening to an interior fitted with two shelves, accompanied by a lateral column with four drawers. The drawers are fitted with finely carved, integrated handles that maintain the clean lines of the design. The upper section incorporates a hinged compartment concealing a small bar, adding a functional element to the otherwise sculptural composition. The richly grained rosewood veneer displays warm reddish-brown tones and a vertically arranged grain, emphasizing the rhythm of the front. The cabinet is raised on slender tapered legs, giving the substantial body a lighter appearance. A refined example of Vittorio Dassi's mid-century Italian furniture, combining practical storage with a distinctive sculptural presence. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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