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Spanish Carved Walnut Draper’s Counter, Castilian Revival, 1930s
$5,169.41
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£3,855.62
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€4,420
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Commanding yet understated, this monumental draper’s counter from 1930s Spain is a tactile manifesto of the Castilian Revival movement—a return to the gravitas and craftsmanship of Spain’s architectural Golden Age, transposed into the realm of utilitarian furnishing. Constructed from solid walnut, the piece bridges rustic vernacular with regal sobriety, its austere lines and rhythmic panelling evoking the fortress-like dignity of 16th-century Spanish interiors.
The front elevation is masterfully articulated with a grid of deeply recessed, chamfered panels—each hand-carved and framed in bold relief. These sculptural faces suggest a bank of small drawers, nodding to apothecary or merchant traditions, though the illusion conceals a more practical configuration: open shelving and a discreet pair of drawers at the rear, intended for textile rolls, ledgers, or bespoke tailoring tools. This duality—ornament and purpose—anchors the piece firmly in its historical moment, when artisanal shops sought furnishings that dignified their labor with architectural presence.
The walnut has aged into a warm, honeyed umber, its dense grain animated by time and hand-touch. Light pools softly across its matte-finished surfaces, revealing subtle tonal variations and tool marks—a surface history that speaks more of hands than machines. The voluminous proportions are tempered by the geometry of the facade, which lends an almost monastic rhythm to the piece.
Culturally and stylistically, this counter aligns with the pan-Iberian revivalist currents of the early 20th century—particularly those embraced in Spanish paradores, rural villas, and Andalusian ateliers. One senses an affinity with the craftsmanship of the Escuela Castellana and the spirit of Spanish Colonial cabinetry exported to Latin America, yet this piece is resolutely domestic, rooted in the artisan traditions of the Spanish peninsula.
Recovered from a historic mercantile interior near Salamanca, the piece has been gently conserved, not refinished—allowing its natural oxidization, patina, and honest surface wear to serve as markers of authenticity. The rear drawers retain their original iron pulls, aged to a darkened bronze sheen, each one a miniature artifact of hand-forged utility.
This is not merely furniture—it is architecture in walnut, distilled into human scale. In a modern setting, its mass and monolithic serenity pair beautifully with stone, linen, and plaster; it anchors a room with quiet dignity while offering generous, purposeful storage.
A rare and sculptural object of Iberian heritage, this piece is offered for private acquisition. Inquiries from collectors, curators, and interior specialists are welcomed for consultation on provenance, placement, or exhibition.
- Dimensions:Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Seller Location:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 0006109870171stDibs: LU4245145499702
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