Bench with backrest

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Year: Seconda metà '800

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Beech

Material: Solid Beech , Solid Walnut

Description

Bench assembled partly with ancient material has three legs and backrest moved and carved beech. Sitting in walnut.

Product Condition:
Requires the restoration and revival of polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 91
Width: 131
Depth: 36

Seat height: 47

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.