Spectacular original, restored Art Deco Sideboard or Buffet from France around 1930.
Walnut body, black piano lacquer in several layers, high gloss polished. On the doors are two large (36 x 18 cm) cast, chased and chrome-plated appliqués depicting a lion and a lioness. Both appliqués are signed engraved “BENNES”.
On the outside are two mounted hinged doors with compartments for bottles and glasses, held at the front with a thick stainless steel band. Inside they are finished in lacquered in ash veneer.
In the center are two small doors with original handles in bluish glass. In the middle inside, there is a beech wood drawer with chromed handle and inlaid bands on the mahogany front, underneath with open compartments and a shelf with the same inlay on the front edge.
Doors inside in ash veneer and high gloss lacquered. Polished stainless steel decorative trim around the top and a thick trim around the bottom center of the plinth.
Fully restored condition.
Dimensions:
H 94.5 cm / 37.2 in
W 224 cm / 88.1 in (303 cm / 119.15 in with side doors fully opened)
D 50 cm / 19.66 in