Gustave Herter Grand Carved Gilded Renaissance Revival Victorian Sideboard

This carved walnut antique Italian neoclassical paw foot grand sideboard is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending monumental scale with refined architectural detailing. Constructed from richly grained walnut, the sideboard features an impressive raised backsplash with paneled and fluted details, lending both presence and sophistication to its form. The front is divided into three paneled doors, each framed with intricate carving and centered with classical roundels, complemented by fluted pilasters and acanthus leaf embellishments. Above, three drawers provide convenient storage while echoing the symmetry and balance characteristic of the neoclassical style. The apron is further enhanced with carved rope and egg-and-dart molding, demonstrating the artisan’s attention to detail. The sideboard rests on massive carved paw feet, a hallmark of Italian neoclassical design, symbolizing strength and grandeur. Its generous proportions make it ideal for a formal dining room, grand hall, or stately living space, where it can serve both as a functional storage piece and as an architectural focal point. Collectors and interior designers will appreciate this sideboard’s commanding presence, superb craftsmanship, and timeless elegance—a true heirloom-quality piece that embodies the grandeur of antique Italian neoclassical furniture.

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Exceptional figural sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 287 cm width 180 cm depth 60 cm

Description Designed by Édouard Lièvre, this sideboard and serving trolley represent a masterpiece of the neo-Renaissance style. Their rediscovery represents a major event in the fie...