Pair of Highchairs Walnut Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANTSED0001330

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Pair of Highchairs Walnut Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANTSED0001330

not available

Pair of Highchairs Walnut Italy 18th Century

Features

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Nord Italia, Italy

Main essence:  Walnut

Description

Pair of highchairs with serpentine open arms and carved curls. Band and back with splats. Padded seat. Manufactured in Northern Italy, early 18th century.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 119
Width: 82
Depth: 58

Seat height:  56

With certificate of authenticity

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main 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.