Francesco Scapinelli Novo Rumo - 1960s design sideboard in rosewood
Dimensions: W249 x D44.5 x H79.5 cm.
Created by the Italian designer Francesco Scapinelli , brother of Giuseppe Scapinelli, this imposing sideboard was designed for the company Novo Rumo in the 1960s, and is a rare example of Brazilian modernist design at its most sophisticated.
Crafted from Brazilian rosewood , this piece of furniture features five doors and three internal drawers , functionally arranged to provide ample storage space. The highlight is the organic, solid rosewood handles , which seamlessly integrate into the design, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic concern characteristic of Novo Rumo's production.
The elevated base, with structured feet and central bracing, lends lightness to the massive volume and reinforces the balance between proportion and elegance – hallmarks of Scapinelli's modernist vision.
Every detail expresses the excellence of Brazilian period furniture, made to last for generations with its timeless beauty and durability. This is an authentic, original piece from the 1960s, not a reissue , representing the heritage of high-end joinery in rosewood.
Features:
Designer: Francesco Scapinelli (Novo Rumo, Brazil, 1960s)
Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Structure with 5 doors and 3 internal drawers.
Organic handles carved from wood.
Original period handcrafted finish




