Bar Cabinet by Dassi - 1950s
Features
Designer: Vittorio Dassi
Production: Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Time: 1950s
Production country: Cantù, Italy
Main essence: Beech , Rosewood
Material: Formica , Rosewood Veneer , Lacquered Wood , Marble , Brass , Glass
Description
A bar cabinet designed by Vittorio Dassi for Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù, rosewood veneered wood. Beech veneered interiors covered with mirrored glasses and formica. Ornamental diamonds made of lacquered and gilded wood. Brass, marble and glass. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Product Condition:
Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 143
Width: 170,5
Depth: 42,5
Additional Information
Designer: Vittorio Dassi
Production: Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Time: 1950s
1950s Main essence:
Beech
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.
Rosewood
Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period. Material:
Formica
Rosewood Veneer
Lacquered Wood
Marble
Brass
Glass