19th Century Painted Bow-Front Cabinet, Italy

Description

An ornately painted Italian wood console chest with faux-marble top from the 19th century. This antique buffet from Italy features … more An ornately painted Italian wood console chest with faux-marble top from the 19th century. This antique buffet from Italy features a shapely front with bowed mid section flanked within curvy recessed sides, with a slightly overhanging top which mimics the shape beneath. The case houses two doors at front, which opens to reveal a shelf for storage within. The cabinet is painted and trimmed with four panels, each featuring rococo style accents along their inner framed portions. Center panels have a male figure and female figure (each within their own panel) seated with umbrella raised above their head. A scrolling acanthus leaf and foliage motif are painted to adorn the skirting. This piece is raised nicely upon bracketed feet. The primary coloring of the cabinet is teal and tan. This 19th century Italian console cabinet, with its shapely figure and decorative appearance, will function beautifully in an entry hall or living room. less