23/03/2026
COMING SOON
Genoese Renaissance Cabinet “a bambocci”
Origin: Genoa
Date: Late 16th – early 17th century
Materials: Solid walnut and walnut burl veneers
Technique: Relief carving, architectural cabinetmaking, traditional joinery
Type: Cabinet / architectural stipo
Description:
Renaissance cabinet of pronounced architectural conception, organized as a tripartite façade with a strongly emphasized central axis. It features a central arched door flanked by carved figures and surmounted by a triangular pediment. On either side are independent compartments with individual locks, while the lower section is composed of a series of drawers and the upper register is enriched with relief busts.
The sculptural decoration, characteristic of the a bambocci style, includes atlantes, anthropomorphic figures, and busts that serve both structural and ornamental functions. These figures are fully integrated into the overall composition, enhancing the cabinet’s plasticity and scenographic presence.
The fronts of the drawers and doors are veneered in walnut burl, creating a rich visual and material contrast with the carved areas in solid wood. The design reflects classical models, with a clear influence from Italian Renaissance architecture.
Interior:
Complex arrangement of drawers and compartments, typically including concealed spaces (segreti) intended for storing documents and valuables.
Condition:
Good overall condition consistent with its age, showing surface wear and a patina resulting from use and the passage of time.
Notes:
A representative example of high-end Genoese furniture, in which function, sculpture, and architecture converge in a single object. Pieces of this type were conceived both for private use and for the display of social status.
