Rolo Production Small Table, Walnut, Italy 19th Century
Features
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Origin: Rolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Main essence: Walnut
Description
Rolo production small table supported by three wavy feet and a central refined baluster that has a wood screw to connect it with the top. Walnut wood with a rich inlay of various essences.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 70
Width: 61
Depth: 60
Additional Information
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900Main 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