Serpentine Chest of Drawers Plum Wood Italy Mid 1700s

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Main essence: Maple , Blackthorn

Material: Plum Tree Slab

Description

An elegant chest of drawers, serpentine front and sides. Two drawers plus two aligned under the top. Slabbed with plum wood with an elegant quadripartite decoration. Maple outlines and threads. Serpentine skirt and feet. Manufactured in Vicenza, Italy, mid 18th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 84
Width: 121
Depth: 60

Additional Information

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 .