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Atelier Borsani Varedo
Italy, c. 1938
carved Acero, reverse-painted and silvered glass, brass 53½ h × 83 w × 17 d in (136 × 211 × 43 cm)
Italy, c. 1938
carved Acero, reverse-painted and silvered glass, brass 53½ h × 83 w × 17 d in (136 × 211 × 43 cm)
estimate: $15,000–20,000
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Cabinet is divided into six sections, three of which each feature one adjustable glass shelf; two sections feature drop-front doors, one concealing an illuminated interior with reverse-painted glass and fixed shelving and one concealing a desktop surface, light, two small drawers and mail dividers; final section has one door concealing an adjustable glass shelf. Sold with a copy of correspondence from Valeria Borsani discussing this design.
literature: Il Mobile Déco Italiano, de Guttry and Maino, pg. 93 illustrates related form
