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Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Tall Cabinet in Carved Solid Oak
$11,000
£8,331.48
€9,568.42
CA$15,414.60
A$16,758.78
CHF 8,885.52
MX$200,895.22
NOK 112,930.42
SEK 103,459.62
DKK 71,511.79
About the Item
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, tall cabinet, oak, Italy, 1930s
This exceptional cabinet, designed by Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega, is a distinguished example of Italian Art Deco craftsmanship from the 1930s. Executed in oak, the piece harmoniously balances structure and ornamentation, revealing the refined cabinetmaking traditions of the Valabrega atelier.
The cabinet's sculptural façade is composed of carved rims, elegantly enveloping the structure. The handles animate deeply carved organic motifs, evoking the fluidity of waves or draped fabric. These carvings lend a dynamic rhythm to the surface, contrasting elegantly with the clean linear geometry of the central doors.
Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega (1901-1944) was born in Turin, as the son of celebrated designer and cabinetmaker Vittorio Valabrega (1861-1952).
His father Vittorio was, together with his brother, the founder of Fratelli Valabrega (Valabrega Brothers Company, since 1884) that was situated in Turin. During the 1890s, Vittorio became the sole owner of the company and had great success with his refined wooden furniture. Vittorio Valabrega became well-known for his furniture in the floral Art Nouveau style, but as a true child of the 19th century, his company also manufactured furniture in Neo-Renaissance and the French Rococo Louis XV-style. His designs received positive attention and were awarded at World Exhibitions. At the famous exhibition in Paris in 1900, Vittorio even received a gold medal.
It was at the age of 24 that Ernesto got on board with his father’s business. His involvement from 1925 onwards had a great impact on the company. Ernesto decided to change the company’s name to Mobilart in 1928 and radically redirected the course. Whereas Vittorio was inspired by a variety of contemporary and historic styles, Ernesto chose for a different approach. He renounced the 19th century mixture of styles and approached furniture design in the same manner as the highly influential William Morris of the English Arts and Crafts movement. Their reform was an artistic reaction to the widespread industrialization of the 19th century.
Ernesto despised products of poor quality and chose high quality materials that would last a lifetime. The furniture he created in the late 1920s and 1930s are a true testament to his beliefs. With his irregular carvings of oakwood, the hammered hinges, flowing edges, embossed surfaces his furniture shows quality, attention to detail and ultimate craftsmanship.
- Creator:Vittorio Valabrega (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 58.86 in (149.5 cm)Width: 42.52 in (108 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 501178221stDibs: LU933147742692
About the Seller
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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