Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Maple Rosewood Italy 1700s
Features
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Genova, Liguria, Italy
Main essence: Maple , Rosewood
Description
Chest of drawers plus two aligned under the top with thread and bipartite slabs. Pyramidal feet culminating with spheres. Bipartite slabs and threads on the whole surface. Manufactured in Italy, last quarter of the 18th 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: 89
Width: 125,5
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 .
Rosewood
Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period.