Italian walnut sideboard, or serving cabinet, in the Renaissance style. Tuscany, 17th to 18th century. Solid walnut with flat-carved Ionic columns. Three secret drawers. Thick, heavy stock with large hand-cut dovetails. Original hardware and key. Excellent original condition. Measures 61" wide x 21" deep x 41.5" high. Reference: The Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson, Crown, 1938; The Antiques Directory/Furniture by Judith & Martin Miller, Portland House, 1988; World Furniture by Helen Hayward et al, McGraw-Hill, 1965.