Monumental Art Deco Corner Display Cabinet, Italy, Mid-20th Century

This monumental Art Deco corner display cabinet originates from the interior of a historic haberdashery shop in the centre of Novara, Italy. Commissioned by the owners and crafted by artisans from Milan during the mid-20th century, it formed part of a complete bespoke retail installation and reflects the sophisticated architectural approach to Italian commercial interiors of the period.

Its exceptional scale is articulated through an extensive arrangement of open compartments, conceived for the ordered presentation of merchandise within the shop. Warm wood veneer is contrasted by darker moulded trim, with pronounced horizontal banding continuing across the cabinet and around its softly curved profiles. The corner-oriented construction allows the piece to follow the architecture of the interior, while the varied proportions of the individual compartments create a measured rhythm across its expansive façade.

A rare surviving element of this historic shop interior, the cabinet shares its materials, curved profiles and distinctive detailing with the accompanying display cabinets and counter, forming a remarkably coherent ensemble rooted in the late Art Deco tradition and emerging Italian modernism. This cabinet forms part of the complete bespoke retail installation; for further information or enquiries about the complete ensemble, please reach out to us.