The sinuous form of this Italian bleached walnut credenza exudes elegance, forming an almost full crossbow shape. Hand-carved in the 1800s, the credenza has three compartments, with a linear, double-door center segment (with a full-length shelf) flanked by two S-curved sections, each with a proportionately shaped shelf. Each rectangular door is surrounded by thick molding, with similar borders seen on the four drawers above the doors. Although there are circular pulls on all four facades, the outer two are faux drawers, with only the center two being functional pull-outs. The undulating top has quarter-round molding that enhances the curvaceous facing, with a slight protrusion above the two pilasters that separate the middle doors from the outer ones. Crenelated foot brackets rise from the floor before leveling out to form a low-profile apron that embraces both the curvature of the sides and the clean lines of the middle. The credenza has been bleached more recently, giving the wood a beige hue with some traces of the original finish presenting as areas of gray and light brown. Our bleached Italian credenza would make a wonderful statement piece in an entry hall, living room, or dining room.

CONDITION: Good antique condition. Commensurate age separations, with minor nicks, rubs, and scratches. Presence of old restoration, as well as the wood being bleached more recently, leaving slight traces of the original finish. Three keys, one for each functional lock.