Art Deco Italian ‘Galuchat’ Covered Dresser

Description

Art Deco period dresser from Italy. This case piece has six drawers positioned in three columns of three. Each drawer … more Art Deco period dresser from Italy. This case piece has six drawers positioned in three columns of three. Each drawer is covered in an original shagreen veneer. The leather is light tan in color with a beautiful patina. The drawers all feature an ebonized wood circular knob as well. The body of the dresser is wood and is ebonized. It is finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. The dresser is supported by two pedestal feet. There is a striking travertine marble slab sitting on top. This piece is in excellent vintage condition – the photos accurately depict the condition.

Symbolizing a time of great change worldwide, Art Deco, short for Arts Décoratifs, is often synonymous with bold; geometric architecture and luxurious, extravagant graphics as well as rich colors and decadent detail work. Ultimately, the Art Deco style is a pastiche of many styles, all coming together in a desire for modernism. Spanning from the beginning of World War I to the beginning of World War II, the style affected design, both commercial and independent, on a massive scale and continues to be seen in fashion, jewelry, and furniture today. There were many influences, from the geometric forms of Cubism, bright colors of Fauvism, the craftsmanship of Louis XVI, and the exotic influences of Asian and Egyptian art. less