Two Bodies Cup Board Walnut Italy 17th Century
Features
Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Walnut
Description
17th century cup board with round pillars. It is supported by a wainscot and has two doors with carved tiles on. Inside there are four drawers and an open compartment. The shelf has also two small doos and two internal drawers. Carved and shaped cymatium. Pillars and tiles finely carved.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 199,5
Width: 175
Depth: 73
Additional Information
Age: 17th Century / 1601 - 1700
17th Century / 1601 - 1700Main 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. Alternative proposals