Art Deco Sideboard With Lion Appliques, Black Lacquer And Chrome, France Circa 1930

Spectacular original Art Deco sideboard, restored, from France circa 1930.
Walnut body, black piano lacquer in several layers, polished to a high gloss.
On the doors, two large (36 x 18 cm) cast iron appliques, chiseled and chromed, representing a lion and a lioness. Both appliques are engraved with the acronym "BENNES". On the outside, two hinged doors with two compartments for bottles and glasses, held at the front by a thick stainless steel band.
The interior is ash veneer and lacquered. In the center, two small doors with original blue glass handles, closed with tongues and grooves. In the center, a drawer with a chrome handle and inlaid bands on the front, beneath which are open compartments and a shelf with the same inlay on the front edge. The interior of the doors is ash veneer and glossy lacquered. Polished stainless steel decorative trim around the top and thick trim around the lower center of the plinth.
Fully restored condition.

Dimensions:

• H 94.5 cm / 37.2 in
• W 224 cm / 88.1 in (303 cm / 119.15 in with side doors fully opened)
• D 50 cm / 19.66 in