An elegant trumeau with four drawers plus two lateral smaller ones that support the drop-leaf door. Inside four drawers and open compartment. The shelf has two shaped doors with glasses. Richly inlaid with leaves, flowers, birds and an amphora. Manufactured in The Netherlands, end of the 18th century - early 19th century.
Product Condition: The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and polishing.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 195 Width: 113 Depth: 54
Additional Information
Age:
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Main essence:
Maple
Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .
Oak
Under the name of oak or oak various types of woods derived from plants of the genus quercus are grouped. They are always resistant, hard and compact woods. Oak is lighter than oak, both are used for more rustic furniture or for the interiors of French and English antique furniture. In other processes it was gradually replaced by the advent of exotic woods considered more valuable since the 18th century.