Pair of Thrones - Front legs to C

Features

Front legs to C

Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Solid Walnut

Description

Pair of Thrones with opposing C-shaped front legs joined cruise with title block at back carved with repeating patterns. Beautifully shaped arms ending in curl. Seat and backrest upholstered.

Product Condition:
Product that shows signs of wear due to age. Requires small restoration interventions.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 129
Width: 72
Depth: 76

Seat height: 50

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.