The pair Showcases the EIGHTEENTH Century

The pair Showcases the EIGHTEENTH Century-especially

Pair of Showcases 18th Century

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Year: Metà '700

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Description

A pair of elegant double body showcases. Serpentine sides, two doors on the front with net. Shelf with serpentine sides and a pair of shaped doors with tripartite glasses. Serpentine feet with carvings. A series of inner shelves. Manufactured in Italy, mid 18th 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: 74
Width: 113
Depth: 32

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 234

Additional Information

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.