Chest of Drawers by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV

Italy | c. 1940 Madrona briar, walnut, back-painted glass. Inset glass top over 9 drawers with a carved wood handle. Cabinet supported by a pair of reeded, block-form bases.

h. 32.0" w. 75.0" d. 19.0"

Condition: Very good condition. Wood has recently been refinished, showing minimal signs of age. Inset glass top shows light scratches and overall signs of age. A keyhole has been filled in on one drawer and remnants of this repair can be seen when looking closely for it.

Notes: Private collection.
Certificate of authenticity. ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, c. 1940 (similar model)
G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani, architetto, designer, imprenditore, p. 162, Skira, 2018.

Ref: 34 OB 18