Precious majestic finely hand decorated Venetian cupboard

Precious finely hand decorated Venetian cupboard, arranged with a big double leaf door and a magnificent decoration in Luigi XV Rococò style.

Model Description

Model Structure

The upper frame, finely shaped, of this precious finely hand decorated Venetian cupboard softens the squared and strong lines of the furniture. The cupboard is open inside and there is a removable shelf and a clothes hanger, while the back is manufactured with a cross framework. The big double leaf door is closed on the inside with a vertical pole coated with a solid spruce moulding. Last but not least, the bracket feet elongate the cupboard.

Raw Material

This model of precious finely hand decorated Venetian cupboard is completely made of three crossed layers in solid spruce, in order to avoid dilatations and structural variations over time due to humidity or sunrays exposure.

Manufacture

The tempera is prepared with a semi liquid “gesso Bologna” (water, rabbit-skin glue and chalk), so that the tempera and decorations evoke an old-fashioned look. Hand-painted with polychromatic water temperas grotesque decorations, royal coat and griffons surrounded by flower vase; the lateral pillars are painted with vegetal patterns coming through a venetian cherub.

Size of the model in the picture

Available in 3 sizes 133x69x221 with a single leaf door, 150x69x221h. with a small double leaf door , 200x69x221h. (see picture).

Model History

Century of use

The decorations of this awesome cupboard date back to the thirties of the eighteenth century and it is in Mocenigo palace, Venice.

Historical notes and mobile curiosities

During the Serenissima Republic of Venice, houses were full of important decorations. The fantasy and sophistication of Venetian cabinet-makers were expressed while creating brand new furniture. According to Vangelista Mobili 1960’s informations, this precious finely hand decorated Venetian cupboard cupboard owned to a patrician family, with the family coat in the middle. The cupboard can be combined with all type of furniture, modern furnishing too as currently in vogue.