Italian Baroque-Style Cabinet with Architectural Inlay
Regular price$42,500.00
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Italian Baroque-Style Cabinet with Architectural Inlay Italy, 19th century Ebonized wood with engraved bone or ivory inlay 95 ½ × 69 × 17 ½ in.
This monumental cabinet reflects the grandeur of 17th-century Italian craftsmanship, with its architectural form and intricate inlay work. The upper section is framed by projecting towers and a central pediment, all richly decorated with allegorical figures, classical motifs, and ornamental foliage. The contrasting materials—dark ebonized wood and light inlay—heighten the visual drama, while the barley-twist legs of the base recall the exuberance of the Baroque.
Such pieces were often used to display collections or store documents and were symbols of erudition and refined taste.
