Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Vanity or Piano Bench

Description

This elegant vintage fruit wood bench was crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The antique seating stands on fluted legs ending with paw feet over a bottom carved stretcher at the base embellished with carved floral rosette medallions. The stool features turned armrests decorated with foliate and acanthus leaf motifs and the padded seat is upholstered with a colorful striped silk fabric; it is further dressed with decorative nail heads in the corners. The petite bench is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina; versatile, it would make a charming vanity chair in a master bathroom, used as a piano bench, or simply as extra seating in a den or living room.
29.5"W x 16.75"D x 26"H.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Wear consistent with age use

Origin:
Italy

Materials & Techniques:
Walnut

Details:
Seat Height: 18.5in
Country of Origin: Italy
Number of Seats: 1
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Wear consistent with age use

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

26 x 29.5 x 16.75 in

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Vanity or Piano Bench

Lot 0354

Estimate $950-$1,460

Starting Bid

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$460

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