Dry Bar Cabinet attributed to Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s

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A striking example of italian mid-century design, this elegant bar cabinet combines rich dark walnut tones with sculptural splayed legs, … Read more A striking example of italian mid-century design, this elegant bar cabinet combines rich dark walnut tones with sculptural splayed legs, brass detailing, and a distinctive elevated glass serving shelf. The beautifully proportioned cabinet features a warm wood-veneered case with a refined decorative front, complemented by slender dark legs that give the substantial cabinet an unexpectedly light and architectural appearance. Above, the original-style glass shelf is supported by brass rods and dark metal brackets, creating an elegant display and serving area. Designed for entertaining, the cabinet would have provided discreet storage for bottles, glassware, and bar accessories, while the raised glass surface offered a practical area for serving cocktails and drinks. The combination of walnut, brass, black-painted elements and glass is quintessentially italian and reflects the sophisticated modernism of the 1950s–60s. The piece is attributed to vittorio dassi, whose celebrated furniture designs are known for their luxurious materials, sculptural forms and beautifully considered details. A highly decorative and functional statement piece, this cabinet would work equally well as a cocktail bar, drinks cabinet, or distinctive storage piece in a contemporary or mid-century interior.

period: circa 1950s–1960s origin: italy size: 57x37x73 style: italian mid-century modern attributed designer: vittorio dassi materials: walnut veneer, glass, brass and painted wood/metal function: bar / drinks cabinet / serving cabinet

condition: mid-century italian bar cabinet — attributed to vittorio dassi a striking example of italian mid-century design, this elegant bar cabinet combines rich dark walnut tones with sculptural splayed legs, brass detailing, and a distinctive elevated glass serving shelf. The beautifully proportioned cabinet features a warm wood-veneered case with a refined decorative front, complemented by slender dark legs that give the substantial cabinet an unexpectedly light and architectural appearance. Above, the original-style glass shelf is supported by brass rods and dark metal brackets, creating an elegant display and serving area. Designed for entertaining, the cabinet would have provided discreet storage for bottles, glassware, and bar accessories, while the raised glass surface offered a practical area for serving cocktails and drinks.

the combination of walnut, brass, black-painted elements and glass is quintessentially italian and reflects the sophisticated modernism of the 1950s–60s. The piece is attributed to vittorio dassi, whose celebrated furniture designs are known for their luxurious materials, sculptural forms and beautifully considered details. A highly decorative and functional statement piece, this cabinet would work equally well as a cocktail bar, drinks cabinet, or distinctive storage piece in a contemporary or mid-century interior.

period: circa 1950s–1960s origin: italy size: 57x37x73 style: italian mid-century modern attributed designer: vittorio dassi materials: walnut veneer, glass, brass and painted wood/metal function: bar / drinks cabinet / serving cabinet condition: good with signs of age and use in the manor of scuffs, dings and scratches. The glass has a small chipped corner. One of the legs has been repaired but still has a crack in it and has some movement in it which cause minor instability. See less