Osvaldo Borsani, Attribution

(Mid 20th Century)

Bar Cabinet and Pair of Bar Stools, c. 1950

rosewood veneer, wood, marble, ceramic inset tiles, brass

H 69 1/4 x W 55 3/4 x D 45 inches, overall

This lot is located in Chicago.

Back panel: 65 1/4 x 52 x 1 1/4 inches.
Cabinet with Tile inserts: 23 1/4 x 37 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches, interior (21 x 35 x 7 1/2 inches)
Mirrored cabinet: 17 1/2 x 37 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches, interior (15 1/2 x 35 x 9 inches)
Base panel: 3 x 51 1/2 x 43 1/4 inches
Brass footrest 22 1/2 x 48 x 7 inches
Cantilevered Bar cabinet portion: 16 1/2 x 52 x 42 1/4 inches.
Marble: 55 1/2 x 23 inches
barstools 28 1/2 x 14 x 14 inches.
Includes Four drawers.

Overall stable vintage condition. Wood with scuffs, scratches, abrasions, small losses, and water oxidation from age related use.
Substantial water damage to top edge of back panel that has resulted in veneer losses, discoloration, and dryness to wood and finish please see additional images. Please note lower cabinet with mirrored interior does not retain sliding cabinet doors. Metal foot rest with bend to rod connecting to wood base (still useable). Oxidation and heavy patina to mirrored glass interiors. Stools seemingly separate from set with differing wood finish, in overall stable usable condition.

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Bar Cabinet and Pair of Bar Stools, c. 1950

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