A superb four-piece sideboard consisting of three cabinets (one of which with dark smoked glass doors) and one bank of drawers designed by Guido Faleschini for Hermes, France, circa 1970. Hermes barely needs any introduction: it is probably the most famous firm in the world known principally for its workmanship of leather goods of the highest quality. The French luxury goods manufacturer established in 1837 specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewellery, watches and ready-to-wear items. It has had a string of notable designers over the years, including household names like Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Guido Faleschini is a prominent Italian designer with an illustrious CV. He has restructured numerous Italian villas throughout his career, and designed the interior furnishings too. His achievements and prizes throughout his career have allowed him to tke on important projects like the restructuring of Villa Biraghi in the historical city of Monza in 1971. In the 1970s he starts a collaboration with Hermes, Paris and designs a range of home furnishings.

This was one of his more popular designs but this sideboard in particular is in incredible condition for its age. The black marble top contrasting beautifully with the chromed legs and the black alcantara leather or suede trim. It is incredible that it is still in such fabulous condition after so long, so elegant, so modern, and above all so stylish; as you would expect from anything Hermes.

Condition: excellent, please refer to photographs

Dimensions of drawer section: 85cm high, 52cm wide, 46cm deep; dimensions of cabinets (each): 85cm high, 100cm wide, 46cm deep. Overall width: 352cm wide