Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Walnut Italy Last Quarter of 1700

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Walnut Italy Last Quarter of 1700

Features

Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Year: Ultimo quarto '700

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Maple , Rosewood

Material: Walnut Slab , Walnut Feather Banded

Description

An elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers, pyramidal legs. Two drawers with rose in the middle, quadripartite, plus a small drawer under the top. Cathedral walnut veneered reserves with inlaid threads. Top with inlaid rose. Maple and rosewood. Manufactured in Italy, last quarter of the 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: 90
Width: 124,5
Depth: 54

Additional Information

Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

This historical period includes a first phase that can be properly defined as the Louis XVI style.
nOnly at a later time, with the maturation of archaeological fashions, was a new vision of furnishing civilization formulated and codified, now fully attributable to the Neoclassical Style.
In fact, both trends coexisted in unison until the last years of the eighteenth century.
nIn the field of cabinet making, the Directoire, Retour d'Egypte, Consular and Empire styles also fall within the neoclassical era.
nFind out more about Neoclassicism with the insights from our blog...
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Age: 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 .

Rosewood

Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period.