Chest of Drawers Scented Cedar Bronze Handles Italy Early 1700s

Chest of Drawers Scented Cedar Bronze Handles Italy Early 1700s

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Cedar

Description

A large chest of drawers made of scented cedar. Four framed drawers with bronze handles. Carved bracket feet. Manufactured in Italy, early 18th century.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear and tear requires restoration and resumption of polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 120,5
Width: 155,5
Depth: 70

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main essence: Cedar

Coniferous wood, originally from Lebanon in its most widespread variant, was already used by the ancient Egyptians in the construction of boats and coffins. The biblical quotation that notes that Solomon's palace had 45 columns of cedar is significant. Light in color, with a beautiful reddish vein and a characteristic and appreciated fragrance, it was used by French cabinetmakers especially for inlays and also in the creation of small objects.