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Italian Mid-Century Modern Highboard with Illustrated Fabric Panels in Chestnut

Sale price$12,700.00

Highboard, chestnut, illustrated fabric, Italy, 1940s/1950s

This remarkable Italian highboard is characterized by its warm chestnut construction and richly decorated front. Six panels are inset with illustrated fabric, each framed by softly undulating contours that introduce an elegant rhythm to the otherwise architectural composition. The muted red and beige scenes lend the piece a playful, narrative quality and contrast beautifully with the warm grain of the wood.

Behind the doors, the highboard offers generous storage space with hanging compartments, shelves and a series of drawers. A moulded top and base frame the substantial volume, while the tapered turned legs lift it lightly from the floor. Combining decorative charm with practical storage, this distinctive piece reflects the expressive character of Italian design from the 1940s and 1950s.

Product Details

  • condition Good
  • date of manufacture 1940s-1950s
  • dimensions Height 185 cm Width 154 cm Depth 52 cm
  • dimensions Height 72.83 in. Width 60.63 in. Depth 20.47 in.
  • material Fabric Chestnut
  • period 1950 - 1959
  • place of origin Italy
  • style Mid-Century Modern
  • barcode 50118682

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