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1980s Italian Lacquered Sideboard

Postmodern 1980s Memphis Lacquered Sideboard Italian Vintage Italian Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
ORIGIN: Italy DATE OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1980s PERIOD: 1980-1989 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Wood
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Marquina Black Marble lacquer Italian Post Modern Sideboard, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
eclectic postmodern-inspired interior, Italy, 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Italian Acerbis Modern Black Lacquer Sheraton Sideboard
By Acerbis
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Italian Postmodern glossy black lacquer "Sheraton" sideboard, designed by Giotto Stoppino (Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Cupboards

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Wood, Lacquer

Postmodern Blue Lacquer and Black Marble Sideboard by DBM, Italy, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Postmodern sideboard with mirror, produced by the Italian company DBM, in wood and resin, lacquered
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

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Marble

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Red Lacquered Solid Wood Sideboard, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular red lacquered solid wood sideboard, 1980s Rectangular red
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Pietro Contantini Postmodern Italian Maple Lacquer Credenza, Sideboard Cabinet
By Constantini
Located in Plainview, NY
A postmodern credenza or sideboard by Pietro Contantini. The Italian made credenza is crafted of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Maple

Postmodern Sheraton sideboard by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis Italy 1980s
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive design from Giotto Stoppino dating from 1977, a postmodern interpretation on the Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Plastic, Wood, Wenge

Italian modern Sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1980s
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sideboard Sheraton by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Italian Art Deco Birdseye Maple and Satinwood Black Lacquered Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
as a credenza, bar cabinet, server or sideboard storage cabinet. Origin: Italy Circa: 1980’s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

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Maple, Satinwood

Modernist lacquer sideboard by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, 1970s
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
/1980s Beautiful timeless designed lacquered sideboard with cool red and black handles. Glass top
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer

XILITALIA white lacquer sideboard By ANTONIO CITTERIO & PAOLO NAVA
By Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Citterio & Paolo Nava Producer: Xilitalia Origal label is present 1980's Italy Condition: The sideboard
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Buffets

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Metal, Nickel

Acerbis 1980s Sideboard Designed by Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
By Acerbis, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Antwerp, BE
the Soffio di Vento collection, designed and produced in the middle 1980s. The cabinet is made of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Aldo Tura Tobacco Goatskin Sideboard Two Doors, Italy, 1980
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura sideboard Model Stondato with elegant designed in 1980. The wooden frame covered with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Goatskin, Glass, Maple

Postmodern Memphis Group Style Sideboard in Black and Blue, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
This Postmoderne sideboard was produced and designed in the 1980s. It is a prototype from a German
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Highboard with Vitrine, Glossy Black Lacquer by Sormani, Italy, 1985
By Luigi Sormani, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
-called 100-gloss lacquer is a trademark of this beautiful piece. It is perfec as a sideboard, cupboard
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Smoked Glass, Wood

Italian Modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
By Acerbis, Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
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Vintage 1980s Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric, Italy, 1980s. Rare multifunctional wall unit designed by the Italian designer Vittorio Introini
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Chrome

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
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By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
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Olive Ash Burl Credenza by Henredon, Scene Two
By Henredon
Located in Hanover, MA
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By Hannah Woodhouse
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By Örsjö Industri AB
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Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Sideboard Console Lacquered, Italy, 1980s
By Acerbis, Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Sideboard buffet credenza or console table attributed to the Italian editor Acerbis. Three drawers
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Vintage 1980s Italian Credenzas

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Sideboard Console Lacquered, Italy, 1980s
Sideboard Console Lacquered, Italy, 1980s
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Vintage Red Lacquered Sideboard, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very high quality red lacquered wooden sideboard with a geoemtrical design. The 'memphis' style
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Vintage 1980s Italian Sideboards

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Lacquer

Vintage Red Lacquered Sideboard, 1980s
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Contemporary Modern Ello Black Brown Lacquer Credenza Sideboard, Italy, 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, made in Italy, circa the 1980s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 75" W x 20.5" D x
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Vintage 1980s Italian Credenzas

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Lacquer

1980s Lacquered Black Sideboard with Bronze Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s lacquered black sideboard with bronze decorations.  
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Antique 1880s Italian Modern Sideboards

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Bronze

Italian Wood and Plastic Red Sideboard, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wood and plastic red sideboard, 1980s Sideboard with double concealed roller shutter
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Plastic, Wood

Italian Wood and Plastic Red Sideboard, 1980s
Italian Wood and Plastic Red Sideboard, 1980s
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 18.51 in
1980s Lacquered Postmodern Geometric Credenza
Located in Culver City, CA
This credenza is simply stunning! A 1980s lacquered geometric credenza that just screams Kelly
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Credenzas

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Lacquer

1980s Italian Brera Sideboard by Piero De Martini for Cassina
By Piero De Martini
Located in Aspen, CO
1980s Italian Brera sideboard by Piero De Martini for Cassina. Lacquered with slate top. Beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Sideboards

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Slate

Italian Post Modern Wood Glossy Black and Mirrored Modular Sideboard, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wood glossy black and mirrored modular sideboard, 1980s Modular wood sideboard
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards

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Mirror, Wood

Walnut Scantonata Sideboard in the Style of Silvio Coppola, Italy 1980s
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 1980s Italian sideboard in the style of Silvio Coppola for Bernini featuring a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Aldo Tura Deep Blue Goatskin Sideboard, 1980s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Aldo Tura Deep Blue Goatskin Sideboard, 1980s
Aldo Tura Deep Blue Goatskin Sideboard, 1980s
H 31.5 in W 88.59 in D 22.25 in
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By Pietro Costantini, Ello Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Italian lacquer at its best; this postmodern lacquered wood credenza includes 4 hinged doors, each
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Vintage 1980s Italian Credenzas

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Italian Mid-Century Sheraton Sideboard by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1980s
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in MIlano, IT
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Black lacquered wood, brass and black glass top. Dimensions: 161 x 47 x H 89.
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Vintage Italian Sideboard
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Acerbis Sheraton Cabinet Painted Wood Italy 1980s
By Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in Milano, IT
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Acerbis Sheraton Cabinet Painted Wood Italy 1980s
Acerbis Sheraton Cabinet Painted Wood Italy 1980s
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Black & Gold Italian Sideboard Credenza, 1970s Hollywood Regency Era
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian mid-century sideboard from an unknown designer and manufacturer. The sideboard features
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Metal

Large Faux Marble Lacquered Credenza
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian faux marble lacquered sideboard. Jackson Pollock style. High-end heavy item. Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Wood

Large Faux Marble Lacquered Credenza
Large Faux Marble Lacquered Credenza
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 20.48 in
Lacquered and Brass Credenza by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood regency / Italian glam sideboard by Mario Sabot, Italy - 1980's Two tone white lacquer
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Brass

Lacquered and Brass Credenza by Mario Sabot
Lacquered and Brass Credenza by Mario Sabot
H 32.29 in W 97.64 in D 19.69 in
Hollywood Regency Marble Lacquer Credenza by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern marble lacquer sideboard. High-end luxury item. Would fit well in an
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Credenzas

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Wood

White and Pink Lacquer Postmodern Memphis Style Glass Top Credenza
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
lacquer has faint pink blushes and veins mimicking the effect of fine Italian marble. Three open cabinet
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Glass, Lacquer

Postmodern Asymmetrical Cantilevered Two-Tone Burl Veneer Sideboard or Credenza
By Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Sheraton Furniture by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, 1970s-1980s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
Sideboard, laminated and lacquered wood.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Laminate, Lacquer

Post Modern Italian Lacquer Sideboard by Stoppino and Acerbis
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis
Located in New York, NY
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Wood, Lacquer

Red Lacquer Sideboard with Brass Details
Located in Antwerp, BE
Burgundy red lacquer credenza with brass details, Italy, 1980s. Would fit well in an eclectic
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sideboards

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Brass

Red Lacquer Sideboard with Brass Details
Red Lacquer Sideboard with Brass Details
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 17.72 in
Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy 1980's
By Luigi Saccardo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

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Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy 1980's
Credenza by Luigi Saccardo for Gasparello, Italy 1980's
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H 29.93 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
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By Maison Jansen
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Black Marble lacquer Credenza by Maison Jansen
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 20.48 in
Hollywood Regency Lacquer and Brass Credenza by Mario Sabot
By Mario Sabot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Rizzo style Minimalist Mid-Century Modern sideboard by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1980s two-tone
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Brass

Malabar Cabinet Display Unit by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis, Italy, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Metal

Italian modern black sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis 1977
By Acerbis, Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis 1977 Sideboard mod
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Metal

LACQUERED SIDEBOARD WITH INVERTED BAR ON TOP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BROWN LAQUERED SIDEBOARD WITH INVERTED STAINLESS STEEL BAR,WITH BRONZE HARDWARE
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Late 20th Century Italian Sideboards

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Metal, Bronze

Ashkoa Lamp By Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, DE
Ashkoa table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. Metal construction, lacquered in different
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Ashkoa Lamp By Ettore Sottsass
Ashkoa Lamp By Ettore Sottsass
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 4.73 in
Turri Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Brass Gold Sideboard Credenza Hollywood Regency
By Turri
Located in London, GB
Stunning late 20th century credenza by luxury Italian brand Turri. Lacquered bird's-eye maple
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Brass, Gold Plate

Ashkoa Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, DE
Ashkoa table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. Metal construction, lacquered in different
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Ashkoa Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
Ashkoa Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 4.73 in
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1980s Italian Lacquered Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard available at 1stDibs. A 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Acerbis, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Cini Boeri produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1980s Italian Lacquered Sideboard?

Prices for a 1980s Italian lacquered sideboard start at $2,000 and top out at $19,668 with the average selling for $6,821.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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