Pair of Eclecticism Revival Armchair Walnut Italy 20th Century

Pair of Eclecticism Revival Armchair Walnut Italy 20th Century

Features

Style: Eclecticism Revival

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Padded

Description

Pair of eclectic style armchairs supported by 4 refined feet; the lower band has a central engraving with leafy motifs and also the back's cimatium is engraved. The pillars of the armrests are engraved with grotesque masks. Walnut with padded seat and back, covered with capitonné fabric.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 106
Width: 90
Depth: 83

Seat height: 42

Additional Information

Style: Eclecticism Revival

Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Eclettismo (1870-1890)

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

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.