Walnut Chest of Drawers Italy 18th Century

Walnut Chest of Drawers Italy 18th Century

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Description

Large chest of drawers with four drawers. The uprights have pilasters with inlaid faces of cherubs, and end with perforated bracket feet. The first drawer has drop down door, as part of the top, hiding a small compartment with six small drawers and one little door.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 116,5
Width: 141
Depth: 63,5

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.