Chest of Drawers Maple Olive Walnut Italy 18th Century

Chest of Drawers Maple Olive Walnut Italy 18th Century

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Maple , Olive

Material: Cherry Slab , Walnut Slab

Description

Elegant chest of drawers, three drawers plus two aligned under the top. Olive and walnut reserves with maple threads. Inlaid wind roses on the sides and the top. Missing locks. Restored and replaced parts. Manufactured in Italy, last quarter of the 18th century.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 101
Width: 123,5
Depth: 57

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 .

Olive

Extracted from the plant called olea europaea which lives in all the Mediterranean lands, it is a hard and compact wood. It has a characteristic light color, greenish yellow, with particular dark veins. It is widely used in cabinet making both as a solid wood for entire furniture, and for inlays, veneers and decorations. As it is very hard, it is also suitable for round work and for the manufacture of small objects.