Secretaire Walnut and Marble Late 19th Century

Secretaire Walnut and Marble Late 19th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Walnut Feather Banded

Description

Secretaire supported by plithed bases and Half columns with bronze capitals. Originally had three drawers now turned in one door. The folding door hides a bar compartment. An undermount drawer. Marble countertop, marble frieze and handles.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 152
Width: 84
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.