Ico Parisi Trumeau highboard bar cabinet in Jatoba with glass drop-front, Italy, 1948

This rare Italian highboard bar cabinet was designed by Ico Parisi in 1948 and comes with a certificate from the Archivio del Design di Ico Parisi, Como (ref. 1948.8), confirming that it was made to his design. Execution is attributable to Ariberto Colombo of Cantù. The model derives directly from the piece Colombo presented at the Domus – L'Europeo competition at the Fiera Campionaria XXVI in Milan, 1948.

Crafted in fine palisander, with solid wood used in the worked details, the cabinet rests on slender tapered legs joined by a stretcher. Two upper doors with sculptural forged brass ribbon handles open to the storage compartments. Below them, a slanted glass drop-front (ribaltina) folds down into a serving surface and shows the interior drawers, each with matching brass handles. Four sculpted drawers, in two aligned pairs, complete the lower section. The recessed side uprights, closed at the top, frame the whole composition.

Inside the flap, a framed panel hand-lettered "I miei Cocktails" lists classic recipes: Side Car, Clover Club, Bronx and Whisky Sour. It is a charming period detail that shows the cabinet's original use as a home bar.

Beautifully proportioned and fully documented, this piece is a standout for collectors of Italian post-war design, equally at home in a living room, dining room or study.

Dimensions: H 163 x D 46 x W 110 cm / H 64.2 x D 18.1 x W 43.3 in

About the designer

Ico Parisi (Palermo 1916 – Como 1996) was one of the most inventive figures of Italian modernism. He trained as an architect in Milan, settled in Como, and worked as an architect, furniture designer and art director. Parisi designed for Cassina, Singer & Sons and MIM Roma, among others, and often worked with skilled Brianza craftsmen such as Ariberto Colombo of Cantù. His pieces combine sculptural lines, refined joinery and unusual materials, and they appear in major museum collections. His work is highly sought after at auction.

So if you're looking for a truly unique piece of furniture that combines exceptional craftsmanship with exquisite design, look no further than the bespoke trumeau designed by Ico Parisi. With its bespoke design, high-quality materials, and historical significance, it's sure to be a standout addition to any home or office.

The cabinet will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US, crate included, is Euro 3.750.

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