Renaissance Stool-Chair Walnut Italy 16th Century

Renaissance Stool-Chair Walnut Italy 16th Century

Features

Age: 16th Century / 1501 - 1600

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Description

Renaissance stool chair supporte by three legs, with wood seat and moulded back. Burin carving of the year of costruction, 1578, and initials.

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: 95
Width: 64
Depth: 62

Seat height: 43

Additional Information

Age: 16th Century / 1501 - 1600

16th Century / 1501 - 1600

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.