Elegant Finely Carved Walnut Corbeille Sofa France Early 18th Century - Finely carved

Features

Finely carved

Style: Other

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Year: Prima metà '700

Origin: France

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Solid Walnut

Description

An elegant finely carved walnut corbeille sofa with curved lines. Padded tripartite backrest and seats. Six curved legs. Manufactured in France, first half of 18th 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: 115
Width: 202
Depth: 87

Seat height: 50

Additional Information

Style: Other

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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.