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Bedside table in the Rococo Style

Features

Style: Rococo Revival

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Mahogany

Description

Bedside table in the Rococo style. Supported by four legs, of which the front moves, on the front has a door surmounted by a drawer. Veneered in mahogany quadripartite, the shaped top is made of marble. The mobile is decorated with a golden frame and is adorned with applications in gilded bronze at center of the lower band, the upper part of the uprights, and in the shoes of the front feet.

Product Condition:
Product in good conditions, shows some signs of wear.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 79
Width: 56
Depth: 36

Additional Information

Style: Rococo Revival

Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Rococò ('700)

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.