Walnut Desk With Two Drawers Spain 17th Century
Features
Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700
Origin: Spain
Main essence: Walnut
Description
Desk with turned legs linked by shaped crossbeams. In the central band there are two aligned drawers with inlaid tiles. The top is composed by a single walnut board.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 83
Width: 135,5
Depth: 79
With certificate of authenticity
Additional Information
Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700
17th Century / 1601 - 1700Main 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. It could also interest you