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An elegant cherry wood display cabinet, embellished with refined boxwood inlays and elm burl panels featuring beautiful marbling.
This piece was crafted by a skilled master craftsman for a prominent Turin family in the late 1970s, and a light was later added to illuminate the interior

Of particular interest is the glass door, featuring rich metalwork depicting a lyre, with curvilinear elements, plant motifs, and ornamental details that lend the piece a refined, eclectic style.

The upper section is crowned by an impressive architectural finial, embellished with moldings and an upper decorative band featuring a succession of lion heads alternating with four-petal floral motifs—a particularly distinctive element of the piece.

The upper band with the lion heads is constructed as a separate element and can be removed, allowing the piece to be displayed in a more understated and linear configuration if desired.

The lower section consists of a spacious compartment closed by a door, also embellished with an elm burl panel and framed by contrasting woods. Inside, the display cabinet features glass shelves, offering ample display space.

The piece is completed by the rich detailing of the frames and moldings, the wheel-shaped feet, and a refined alternation of wood species that highlights the quality of the craftsmanship.

A piece with remarkable decorative presence, particularly notable for the original lyre motif on the door and the upper band featuring lion heads.