Bed Structure, Walnut and Poplar, Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANTLET0000189

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Bed Structure, Walnut and Poplar, Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANTLET0000189

not available

Bed Structure, Walnut and Poplar, Italy 18th Century

Features

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Walnut Poplar

Description

Queen size bed supported by balusters and moulded headboard.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 67,5
Width: 132,5
Depth: 199

Bed frame maximum sizes (cm):
Height: 151
Width: 147,5
Depth: 215,5

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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.

Poplar

Essence considered "poor", it is a white wood, with yellowish or greyish shades, light and tender, which is easily damaged. It is used for rustic furniture or in the construction of furniture. The most valuable use it has had in the history of furniture is in Germany, in the 19th century, for veneers and inlays in the Biedermeier period.