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Exceptional Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$10,370

£7,829.08

€9,163.39

CA$14,735.78

A$14,987.68

CHF 8,570.21

MX$181,288.28

NOK 100,414.25

SEK 100,390.14

DKK 68,501.57

About the Item

An elegant and architecturally refined Italian Mid-Century four-drawer sideboard / dresser attributed to Vittorio Dassi, produced in Italy during the 1950s. The piece embodies the sophisticated balance between sculptural form and functional modernism that defined the finest Italian furniture of the postwar period. The design is characterized by its striking curved drawer fronts, creating a rhythmic and fluid façade that gives the cabinet exceptional dimensionality and visual movement. The recessed integrated handles are seamlessly incorporated into the geometry of the drawers, emphasizing the clean horizontal lines and streamlined aesthetic associated with Dassi’s most recognizable designs. Crafted in beautifully figured flamed walnut veneer, the cabinet showcases warm tonal variation and dramatic grain movement that enhance its sculptural presence. The darker framing around the case subtly defines the silhouette and recalls the refined contrasts frequently found in Italian modernist furniture influenced by Gio Ponti and the Milanese design school. The top has been newly customized with a soft blue back-painted glass surface, introducing a refined contemporary accent while remaining fully harmonious with the cabinet’s original proportions and elegant architectural character. Raised on slender black lacquered tapered legs ending in brass sabots, the piece achieves a remarkable visual lightness despite its substantial proportions. The combination of aerodynamic curves, sophisticated materials, and meticulous detailing strongly reflects the design vocabulary developed by Vittorio Dassi during the 1950s. What makes this example particularly noteworthy is its exceptionally preserved condition. The cabinet retains a remarkable sharpness in its lines, veneers, proportions, and construction details, avoiding the overly restored appearance often found in mid-century pieces. The surfaces have only been professionally refinished and carefully revived using traditional shellac polishing techniques (gommalacca), preserving the integrity, depth, and authenticity of the original craftsmanship. Ideal both as a bedroom dresser or as a sculptural credenza for sophisticated interiors, the piece represents the timeless elegance and high level of Italian cabinetmaking from the mid-century era. Attribution By Vittorio Dassi Italy, circa 1955 Materials * Flamed walnut veneer * Back-painted glass top * Brass sabots * Black lacquered legs Condition Very good vintage condition with professionally refinished surfaces. The piece retains its original character and construction integrity, with only minor signs of age and use consistent with careful preservation.

Creator:
Vittorio Dassi (Manufacturer, Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 69.69 in (177 cm)Depth: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass,Walnut,Wood,Veneer
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950-1959
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: The top has been newly customized with a soft blue back-painted glass surface, introducing a refined contemporary accent while remaining fully harmonious with the cabinet’s original proportions and elegant architectural character. Wear consistent with age and use. ALL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD "AS-IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS." Products offered by Carlena are vintage items, typically 50 to 75 years old. They are not new and may exhibit signs of age. Recommended requesting our condition photo report prior to purchase.
Seller Location:
Buccinasco, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10798250246452

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Vittorio Dassi

Collectors of vintage mid-century modern furniture will find that the work of Italian designer Vittorio Dassi is elegant and sculptural, brimming with all of the clean, angular lines and pleasing symmetry associated with the best of the era’s offerings. While Dassi's name is less known to enthusiasts of the period’s furniture than the likes of Ico and Luisa Parisi, Franco Albini and other leading lights of mid-20th century Italian design, his case pieces, tables and seating will prove no less worthy of hunting down at today's flea markets and online marketplaces.

Wood was Dassi's preferred material — he favored rosewood, mahogany, walnut and other species for his covetable desks and wall units, which frequently featured decorative flourishes such as glass inlays, while a sideboard or buffet’s fronts might boast hand-carved geometric cutouts in lieu of brass door handles.

While little is known about Dassi's early life, it is believed that his career in furniture design began in 1940 at his family's company Dassi Mobili Moderni, in Lissone, Italy. Shortly thereafter, he took over managing the company from his father.

While Dassi produced dry bars and other case pieces during the 1950s that featured the motifs and ornament that are today attributed to the Art Deco movement, he created sumptuous mahogany nightstands topped with black glass and minimalist teak coffee tables that better represented the forward-looking spirit of mid-century modernism. His wall units of the era for Mobili Cantù are works of art — crafted in walnut and featuring birch veneers and high-gloss lacquer finishes as well as a single door front decorated with an abstract painting or otherwise provocative illustration, these structures would undoubtedly prove quite impressive to the likes of Poul Cadovius and George Nelson.

Dassi often collaborated with Italian architect, editor and furniture designer Gio Ponti. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products — from cabinets, mirrors and chairs to ceramics and coffeemakers — and his buildings, including the brawny Pirelli Tower (1956) in his native Milan, and the castle-like Denver Art Museum (1971), were erected in 14 countries. A collaboration between Dassi and Ponti of note is the pair’s work on the Hotel Royal in Naples — Ponti was commissioned to design the hotel and he partnered with Dassi to design the hotel's furnishings.

Today, Dassi Mobili Moderni S.R.L. is still in operation in Lissone.

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