Table Game
Features
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: France
Main essence: Maple , Mahogany , Rosewood
Material: Mahogany Slab
Description
Elegant game table supported by the legs is composed of a sliding caliper. A small drawer in the end. Paino, book-like opening in solid mahogany. Threads in rosewood and maple.
Product Condition:
Product in good condition, has small signs of wear and tear.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 74
Width: 87
Depth: 42,5
Maximum size (cm):
Depth: 85,5
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 .
Mahogany
It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.
Rosewood
Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period.
Material: Mahogany Slab