Thonet Dressing Table Beech Austria Late 1800s
Features
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Austria
Main essence: Beech
Description
Elegant dressing table, steam-bent cabled beech. Three small drawers with opening top. Elliptical tilting mirror, adjustable in height. Manufactured in Austria, late 19th century - 20th century.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 177,5
Maximum size (cm):
Diameter: 51
Additional Information
Age:
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 190020th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main essence: Beech
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name. Alternative proposals