19th Century European Italian Renaissance Revival Wood and Leather Sideboard

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A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina.

Born in the early 19th century, … Read more A rare Continental Italian Renaissance Revival oak and leather sideboard with warm, rich patina.

Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted and exceptionally executed, profusely carved and decorated in Renaissance hunt taste, having a wooden paneled top, over locking double doors, opening to a single shelf large spacious interior. The cabinet doors decorated with heavily carved reliefs depicting classic court dancers and musicians, above a long single drawer, adorned with running bead and foliate ornamentation, rising on bun feet. Heavily distressed and worn leather trim with losses adds to the overall antique character and rustic Mediterranean old world charm of this incredible European antique.

Provenance:
A prominent Houston, Texas private estate

Dimensions:(approx)
38" High, 43" Wide, 21.25" Deep

Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room buffet or server, credenza, hall console, chest of drawers commode, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry piece!

Warm, rich coloring, attractive nicely aged patina with outstanding mellow warmth, depth and lustrous polished patina sheen. Strong, sturdy and structurally sound. Heavy wear and tear commensurate with age and use, including losses to leather finish. Overall an exceptional example, delivered cleaned, hand waxed, ready for immediate use and many more years of enjoyment. See less