Empire Style Bookcase Walnut Italy 19th Century

Empire Style Bookcase Walnut Italy 19th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Description

Two pieces empire style bookcase. The lower part has four doors with tiles carved in the solid wood. The upper part of the lightly broken front shows four doors with glass. The pillars composed by tapered capitals carved with stylized acanthus leaves e turned bases collocate the bookcase in the late empire period. Ends with a shaped frame. Poplar interiors.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 234
Width: 239
Depth: 50

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.