Chest of Drawers Neoclassical Style Italy 20th Century
Features
Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Maple , Various Wood Essences , Walnut
Material: Walnut Veneer
Description
Chest of drawers, Neoclassical style. Two drawers in the middle enclosed in inlaid reserve and another drawer above them. Inlaid maple reserves and threads. 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: 89,5
Width: 130
Depth: 60
Additional Information
Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Neoclassico ('700)
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000 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 .
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: Walnut Veneer