Hollywood Regency Brass & Glass Étagère, Italy, circa 1970s

This Italian étagère from the 1970s is executed in brass with smoked glass shelves, presenting a balanced composition of structure and transparency. The open framework is defined by vertical supports and horizontal tiers, creating a rhythmic architectural grid that allows light to pass through while offering ample display space. The warm patina of the brass contrasts subtly with the darkened glass surfaces, resulting in a restrained yet expressive presence.

Although no specific designer has been attributed, the piece clearly reflects the influence of the Hollywood Regency aesthetic as interpreted in Italian design during the late modernist period. The combination of refined materials, geometric clarity, and decorative restraint aligns with the work of designers and manufacturers active in Italy at the time, where brass and glass were frequently employed to achieve a sense of lightness and sophistication. This étagère functions equally as a display element and a spatial divider within an interior.