Pair Of Bedside Tables Umbertino Mahogany Marble Mirror Italy Late 800

Pair Of Bedside Tables Umbertino Mahogany Marble Mirror Italy Late 800

Features

Style: Umbertino Revival

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: White Marble , Mirror

Description

Sopported by four feet, the front ones spinning top-shaped, there are two paneled doors on the front, surmounted by a drawer in the under the top band. On the white marble top rests a small shelf with two side drawers, on which the structure, which in turn supports the tilting mirror, is inserted. Mahogany veneer.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 96
Width: 130
Depth: 63

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 207

Additional Information

Style: Umbertino Revival

Stylistic revival, from the 1900s, of the forms typical of the Umbertino style (1870-1900)

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

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.