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Early 20th C. Art Nouveau Nighstands in Hand-Carved Walnut by Meroni & Fossati
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Elegant 1910s Art Nouveau nighstands in hand-carved walnut by Meroni & Fossati, atributable Eugenio Quarti, with gilt painted glass top. Wax polished.
Abuot Meroni & Fossati:
A. Meroni & R. Fossati - founded in 1870, it was one of the oldest and most important furniture factories in Lissone, a small town in Brianza specialized in the furniture industry.
In 1895 Meroni & Fossati reached an international connotation by opening a branch in Paris, a factory in Clamart and sales points in Rome, Milan, Varese, Paris and Vienna; warehouses in Constantinople, Amsterdam, Brussels, Zurich, London, Alexandria and in various cities of Italy.
The most important Italian designers, including Gio Ponti , Emilio Lancia, Eugenio Quarti have used Meroni & Fossati for the production of furniture, bringing considerable fame to this industry
About Eugenio Quarti:
His work incorporated wood, silver, mother-of-pearl marquetry, carving, and cast bronze ornamentation and was known as Stile Floreale in Italy. Influenced by French and Austrian architecture, his work incorporated wood, silver, mother-of-pearl marquetry, carving, and cast bronze ornamentation. He considered mass-produced furniture for public buildings, such as hotels, in 1906.
Recognition
Quarti won a grand prize at the 1900 Paris ‘Exposition Universelle,’ exhibited his work at the 1902 Turin ‘Esposizione Internazionale d’Arte Decorativa Moderna,’ and won a prise at the 1906 Milan ‘Exposizione Internazionale d’Arte Decorativa Moderna.’ An exhibition of his work was held in Milan in 1980.
Sources
Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The Design Encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing.
- Creator:Meroni & Fossati (Cabinetmaker)
- Attributed to:Eugenio Quarti (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1910s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vigonza, IT
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