Canterano Lombardo

Features

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin: Lombardia, Italy

Main essence: Maple , Olive

Material: Walnut Slab , Burl

Description

Canterano lombardo right foot to curl. Has four drawers and the uprights scantonati-notch tablet golden. On the front and sides reserves inlaid and threaded in various woods. Plan shaped. The first drawer opened, in the limelight. Scarabattolo interior, redone.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear and tear requires restoration and resumption of polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 115
Width: 143
Depth: 58

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.