Art Deco mahogany chest of drawers with a black glass top, 1940

A four-drawer chest of Italian manufacture dating back to the 1940s, embodying the Art Déco style and the fine cabinetmaking of the era. The piece is distinguished by the "open-book" (or butterfly-matched) veneer on its drawer fronts, crafted from exquisite, warm, reddish-toned mahogany burl, which creates a striking, symmetrical, flame-like pattern. Each of the four spacious drawers is accented with slender, tapered handles and original key escutcheons made of gilt brass, featuring a classic period design. The linear, compact structure rests on a solid, shaped plinth base with sled-style feet. The top is finished with an elegant, flush-set panel of black back-painted glass, which both protects the wood and adds a touch of sophisticated modernity. As shown in the photographs, the chest exhibits some signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Free shipping in France, possibility of shipping throughout Europe and worldwide. Ask for a quote.