Brutalist Sideboard. Ed. Biosca

This sideboard is a characteristic work by Biosca, whose production in Spain during the 1950s–1960s was distinguished by its quiet rigor and its singular interpretation of modernism. Biosca furniture develops a language that combines architectural discipline with a keen sensitivity to material and craftsmanship, placing this work at the intersection of international modernist principles and a deeply Iberian sense of solidity. The piece is made of solid pine, with a long, rectilinear carcass raised on robust, slightly recessed block legs, giving the sideboard a presence that is both grounded and deliberate. The façade is articulated by a sequence of deeply carved square panels arranged in a strict grid. Each panel is worked in relief, creating a play of light and shadow that animates the surface without resorting to applied ornament. This geometric relief, architectural in spirit, recalls both coffered ceilings and abstract bas-relief sculpture, a recurring theme in Biosca’s work. The top is deliberately left plain, emphasizing the contrast between the smooth horizontal plane and the sculptural density of the doors. Subtle variations in the wood grain and patina attest to the age and authenticity of the material, while reinforcing the sense of mass and permanence that defines the piece. Viewed at an angle, the depth of the carving becomes especially apparent, underscoring the technical mastery involved in its execution. Both functional and expressive, this sideboard exemplifies Biosca’s ability to transform a storage piece into a composed, almost monumental object—one that belongs as naturally in a refined interior as in a discerning collection of postwar European design.

Dimensions : W210 x D42 x H74 cm

Price : 12000 €

Worldwide Shipping ✈︎

Card payments are accepted through Stripe 💳︎