Set of Six Walnut Chairs Italy First Half of 1900s
Features
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Walnut
Description
A set of six chairs, two of which are different. Open back, padded seat. Manufactured in Italy, first half of the 20th 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 recovery of french polish.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 97
Width: 49
Depth: 49
Maximum size (cm):
Height: 100
Width: 53
Depth: 51
Seat height: 46
Additional Information
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main 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. Alternative proposals