Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar in High Gloss Lacquer with Marble, France 1930s

This remarkable French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s showcases the sophisticated materiality and refined geometry that defined the era’s most exclusive furniture. The body is clad in richly figured Macassar, its striking grain flowing seamlessly around softly rounded corners. A deep, mirror-like high-gloss finish brings out the wood’s natural depth and gives the piece a sculptural presence.

At the centre, a subtly curved section creates a clever visual effect: what appears to be a stack of three drawers is in fact a continuous compartment concealed behind a unified front, complemented by a discreet drawer above. The two outer doors open to spacious storage with shelves, finished in light maple to contrast beautifully with the dark exterior.

The top combines two slabs of genuine Portoro marble with a central band of continuous Macassar. Portoro, with its dramatic black ground and golden veining, was one of the most prized marbles of the Art Deco period and adds a luxurious architectural weight to the composition. Original chrome-plated hardware reinforces the piece’s French Art Deco lineage, combining precise geometry with elegant clarity.

The recessed plinth base visually lifts the two-metre-wide structure and gives it an unexpectedly light, floating appearance. Expertly restored and finished to a flawless gloss, this sideboard is an exceptional representation of French Art Deco craftsmanship.

Dimensions:
Width 200 cm (78.74 in), height 107 cm (42.13 in), overall depth 53 cm (20.87 in)
Depth inside the side doors: 50 cm (19.69 in)