19th Century Italian Pine Madia / Buffet

Description

Buffet, or madia, hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using pine. The wood has been stained a walnut color, … more Buffet, or madia, hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using pine. The wood has been stained a walnut color, which gives this buffet a very warm and elegant look. In fact, this is a piece that although was originally made for a country home, it would look awesome also in a less rustic setting. We found this piece during one of our many trip around the Lazio countryside and just fell in love with it. As typical with madia, the top opens and provides a storage space. Below we can find two drawers on top of a two-door cabinet. The buffet is very simple in lines, nevertheless it is decorated with geometrical molding on the flat surfaces, both the drawers and doors are framed by molding and faux drawer fronts are created by molding.
This is a piece that once upon a time was a must be in an italian country house and will now add a touch of warmth and rustic elegance to any modern home. less