Chest of Drawers Maple Carob Cherry Various Essence Italy 18th Century
Features
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Trentino Alto Adige, Italy
Main essence: Maple , Carob , Cherry , Various Wood Essences
Description
Chest of drawers supported by turned feet, It has Three drawers. Surface entirely veneered with quadripartited cherry slab. Thread with geometric carob, maple and various essences patterns.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 90
Width: 130
Depth: 65
Additional Information
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800Main 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 .Carob
Hard, compact and resistant wood, which is therefore highly appreciated in carpentry and cabinet making. The plant is grown in the Mediterranean regions for its fruits.Cherry
Obtained from prunus cerasus , a plant of oriental origin, it is a hard wood with a light and delicate color, with a reddish vein. Due to its diffusion and availability it was used in Europe in popular furniture. In cabinet making, in the seventeenth century, it was widely used in France and England for inlay work. In Italy it was very successful in Lucca. It was also very popular in the United States for the manufacture, from the late 1600s, of commonly used furniture.The dictionary of antiques: Eclecticism
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Various Wood Essences
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