Art Deco Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Red Parchment and Black Lacquer, 1950s

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An Italian Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1950s, distinguished by its cherry red parchment and sculptural metal handles. … Read more An Italian Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1950s, distinguished by its cherry red parchment and sculptural metal handles. The parchment follows the rounded corners of the four full-width drawers, and its variations in tone give each front a slightly different depth of colour. The black lacquered top repeats the curve of the drawer fronts, while the stepped base gives the chest a more pronounced profile.

Each drawer is fitted with two fan-shaped handles in silver-toned metal. Their finely ribbed surfaces catch the light, bringing out the contrast between the cool metal and the rich red of the parchment. The drawers open to warm-toned wood interiors.

The chest has been restored. See less