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Walnut Cabinet by Franz Xaver Sproll

$1,769.34
£1,295
€1,520.98
CA$2,458.15
A$2,644.09
CHF 1,413.08
MX$31,166.35
NOK 17,815.64
SEK 16,286.88
DKK 11,364.30

About the Item

A refined mid-century cabinet attributed to Franz Xaver Sproll, showcasing the restrained elegance and exceptional craftsmanship associated with his work. The cabinet is executed in finely grained walnut, with a warm, even tone and beautifully mirrored veneer across the two doors. The façade is deliberately understated, allowing the quality of the timber and proportions to take precedence. Subtle architectural details include the gently sculpted cornice, stepped plinth base, and distinctive exposed finger-jointing at the corners, all hallmarks of Sproll’s precise, artisanal approach. Behind the pair of full-height doors, the cabinet offers generous storage, making it a practical as well as sculptural piece. The overall design reflects Sproll’s synthesis of traditional cabinetmaking techniques with mid-century modern restraint, resulting in furniture that feels timeless rather than overtly decorative. Franz Xaver Sproll was a Swiss cabinetmaker and furniture designer active in the mid-20th century, best known for his finely crafted, architecturally restrained furniture produced in the post-war period. Working largely in solid and veneered hardwoods, particularly walnut, Sproll combined traditional joinery techniques with the clean lines and functional clarity of modernism. His designs are characterised by balanced proportions, subtle sculptural detailing, and an emphasis on material quality rather than ornament, placing his work firmly within the lineage of high-quality Swiss and Alpine-region cabinetmaking of the 1950s and 1960s. Please contact us for an accurate shipping quote.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.76 in (134 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960s/1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4787248334302

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