Alessandro for Baker Asian Modern Faux Malachite Finish Console, circa 1980

This Baker Furniture console is by acclaimed designer Alessandro Gabrielli Gambalogna globally regarded as a master of faux finish techniques - here a faux hand applied malachite finish on a sculptural pagoda form console. Baker Furniture acclaimed that "The breathtaking Alessandro Collection from Baker Furniture creates a fantasy of natural materials lacquered by hand on classic sculptured forms. This Collection has been the recipient of numerous international design awards and represents the finest, most popular occasional and dining room Baker Furniture. Unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship are the trademark of these fine hand painted pieces. The Alessandro Collection is part of the lifestyle we furnish." Baker National Advertising Campaign, circa 1982. Baker President Philip E. Kelley announced that Baker “entered into an exclusive partnership with Alessandro to produce his modern furniture designs and styling. The Alessandro Collection epitomizes furniture as art and sets a new standard in furniture available to consumers. Until now a consumer would have been able to acquire such design and handwork only by commissioning an artist to create a custom piece, at enormous cost.” Alessandro - then age 36 and pictured in the last photo of this listing - built the collection over the prior three years and produced 25 avant garde occasional and dining room pieces. Made in Italy.