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Ernesto Valabrega Extendable Dining Table in Oak

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Ernesto Valabrega, dining table, oak veneer, wood, Italy, ca. 1935 This extendable dining table features two leaves that are 'hidden' under the tabletop. The leaves can be used to extend the table on one or both sides. Four flat legs are tapered towards the top. Furthermore the wooden connections shown at the outside of the legs add a decorative detail to the sturdy design. The sides of the top and legs have with a dynamic appearance of little holes on 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 1920 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 craftmanship. VAT within the EU: When buying or delivering an item within the EU, VAT usually applies and will be added.

Details

Dimensions
Height: 30.52 in. (77.5 cm)Width: 124.41 in. (316 cm)Depth: 35.24 in. (89.5 cm)
Style
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Wood,Oak
Place of Origin
Italy
Period
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture
ca. 1935
Condition
Refinished. 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: 450162531stDibs: LU933121846482
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