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1930s Rationalist Chest of Drawers in Oak, Walnut and Metal

$18,700
£14,079.38
€16,358.36
CA$26,329.84
A$29,333.33
CHF 15,388.69
MX$358,276.50
NOK 194,850.20
SEK 182,590.75
DKK 122,102.02

About the Item

Chest of drawers, walnut, oak, nickel-plated brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This chest of drawers, an Italian piece from the 1930s, presents a striking formal expression grounded in the principles of Italian Rationalism. This movement sought clarity, order, and structural logic in design. Crafted in oak, with walnut sides offering a darker tonal contrast, the chest’s silhouette is starkly rectangular, a pure geometric volume devoid of ornamental excess. The composition of the front is disciplined with nine uniformly sized drawers. The gridded structure of the drawer fronts, each protruding slightly from the frame, intensifies the architectural impression. What interrupts this rectilinear field are the round knobs, small circular gestures in nickel-plated brass. Notice how the sides extend down along the metal plinth base, accentuating the geometric complexity of the form. Their cold, metallic sheen offer a counterpoint to the warmth and grain of the wood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60.44 in (153.5 cm)Width: 38.98 in (99 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501176741stDibs: LU933146190692

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