Ernesto Valabrega Large Sideboard in Oak and Iron

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About the Item

Ernesto Valabrega, large sideboard, oak, iron, Italy, ca. 1935 This large sideboard by Ernesto Valabrega features not only visual qualities but also great storage space. Four drawers and three doors are structuring the outside. The door in the middle folds downwards whereas the two doors on the side open sideways. Decorative details are the long iron fixations and the little holes on the side of the top that add a nice structure to the surface. Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega (1901-1944) was born in Turin, as the son of celebrated designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952). His father Vittorio was, together with his brother, the founder of Fratelli Valabrega (Valabrega Brothers Company, since 1884) that was situated in Turin. During the 1890s, Vittorio became the sole owner of the company and had great success with his refined wooden furniture. Vittorio Valabrega became well-known for his furniture in the floral Art Nouveau style, but as a true child of the 19th century, his company also manufactured furniture in Neo-Renaissance and the French Rococo Louis XV-style. His designs received positive attention and were awarded at World Exhibitions. At the famous exhibition in Paris in 1900, Vittorio even received a gold medal. It was at the age of 24 that Ernesto got on board with his father’s business. His involvement from 1925 onwards had a great impact on the company. Ernesto decided to change the company’s name to Mobilart in 1928 and radically redirected the course. Whereas Vittorio was inspired by a variety of contemporary and historic styles, Ernesto chose for a different approach. He renounced the 19th century mixture of styles and approached furniture design in the same manner as the highly influential William Morris of the English Arts and Crafts movement. Their reform was an artistic reaction to the widespread industrialization of the 19th century. Ernesto despised products of poor quality and chose high quality materials that would last a lifetime. The furniture he created in the late 1920s and 1930s are a true testament to his beliefs. With his irregular carvings of oakwood, the hammered hinges, flowing edges, embossed surfaces his furniture shows quality, attention to detail and ultimate craftsmanship.

Dimensions:
Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 88.39 in (224.5 cm)Depth: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Oak
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1935
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very highquality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 450162461stDibs: LU933125338322