Elegant Maple Walnut Chest of Drawers Austria First Half 18th Century
Features
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Austria
Main essence: Maple , Various Wood Essences , Walnut
Material: Elm Burl
Description
Elegant chest of drawers with three drawers, slightly moved on the front. Shaped and carved uprights probably originally ebonized and gilded. Elm burl veneer, finely inlaid walnut inserts with birds, leaves and flowers. Austria, first half 18th century.
Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 86,5
Width: 123,5
Depth: 57
With certificate of authenticity
Additional Information
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800Main 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 .Various Wood Essences
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.Material: Elm Burl
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