Fir and Poplar Chest of Drawers Italy 20th Century
Features
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Silver Fir , Poplar
Material: Iron
Description
Fir and poplar chest of drawers with 12 drawers and iron handles. Assembled with antique wood. Framed base and top. Italy, 20th Century.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 100
Width: 165,5
Depth: 50
Additional Information
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main essence:
Silver Fir
Soft coniferous wood, used for rustic furniture or to build the chest, that is the structure, of furniture then veneered in more precious woods. It has been used since ancient times, its most valuable use is, in the Spruce variant, in the inlays of French antique furniture of the '700 . The spruce, more typical of northern Europe, in Italy grows mainly in the Eastern Alps at altitudes above 1300 m. The noblest use of this essence was in the construction of violins, guitars and cellos: Stradivari himself produced his famous violins with this wood.Poplar
Essence considered "poor", it is a white wood, with yellowish or greyish shades, light and tender, which is easily damaged. It is used for rustic furniture or in the construction of furniture. The most valuable use it has had in the history of furniture is in Germany, in the 19th century, for veneers and inlays in the Biedermeier period.Material: Iron
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