Sideboard in Carved Elm with Forged Iron Hardware, Spain, 1940s

Stolid yet richly patterned, this monumental sideboard captivates with its rhythmic interplay of shadow and relief.

The facade unfolds as a procession of deeply carved geometric panels, their square motifs alternating between projection and recesses, evoking the chiaroscuro of early Iberian architecture and the fortified sobriety of Spanish monastic design. Attributed to a regional workshop in the spirit of Spanish Colonial and Gothic Revival traditions. Crafted in mid-century Spain, the piece stands within a lineage that bridges Mudéjar-influenced geometry and rustic Castilian carpentry.

The composition reveals a reverence for mass and repetition, where deeply recesses panels—each framed in chamfered molding—lend the cabinet a cloistered solemnity. Wrought iron hardware, hand-forged in floral and arrowhead motifs, accentuates the architectural gravitas with gestures of ornamental restraint. The elmwood structure has been gently brushed and filed to retain the honesty of its grain and the humility of its origins. Each surface bears the slow erosion of time, a patina that whispers of history and handcraft, rather than industry. Wear consistent with age and use.

Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. Within a space, the sideboard asserts itself like a low façade—solid, grounding, architectural. It anchors the room with monastic simplicity and a tactile memory of centuries past. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.