Mannerist Chest Walnut Italy 16th Century

Code :  ANTALT0001022

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Mannerist Chest Walnut Italy 16th Century

Code :  ANTALT0001022

not available

Mannerist Chest Walnut Italy 16th Century

Features

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Walnut

Description

Mannerist chest supported by "becellatura"; finely carved front. Sides with iron handlesr. Countertop replaced later with carved pillars.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 57,5
Width: 182
Depth: 71

Additional Information

Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700

17th Century / 1601 - 1700

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.
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