Pair of Walnut Armchairs Mid 19th Century

Code :  BOTMOB0003699

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Pair of Walnut Armchairs Mid 19th Century

Code :  BOTMOB0003699

not available

Pair of Walnut Armchairs Mid 19th Century

Features

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Walnut

Description

Pair of inlaid armchairs with serpentine shape. The seat, the backrest and part of the armrests are upholstered.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 102
Width: 63
Depth: 76,5

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 106,5
Depth: 88

Seat height:  44

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

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.
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