Solid Walnut Table with Turned legs and Carved Band Italy 17th Century

Features

Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Origin: Emilia Romagna, Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Solid Walnut

Description

A solid walnut table with turned legs jointed by stretcher, carved band. Antique top (not original). ER mark Manufactured in Italy, 17th Century.

Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 82,5
Width: 145
Depth: 84

Additional Information

Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Main essence: Walnut

Walnut wood comes from the plant whose botanical name is juglans regia , probably originally from the East but very common in Europe. Light or dark brown in color, it is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, widely used in antique furniture. It was the main essence in Italy throughout the Renaissance and later had a good diffusion in Europe, especially in England, until the advent of mahogany. It was used for solid wood furniture and sometimes carvings and inlays, its only big limitation is that it suffers a lot from woodworm. In France it was widely used more than anything else in the provinces. In the second half of the eighteenth century its use decreased significantly because mahogany and other exotic woods were preferred.