Cupboard Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer Mahogany England 20th Century

Cupboard Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer Mahogany England 20th Century

Features

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: England

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer

Description

It presents two central doors and two side ones on the front, framed between shelves carved with leaf like volutes. There is a drawer that acts as a bottle rack in the right door. There are three drawers on the under the top band, in the peculiar wave shape. Mahogany feather banded veneer and mahogany.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 90,5
Width: 183
Depth: 57

Additional Information

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.