Mahogany Cupboard with Plates Rack Italy 19th Century

Mahogany Cupboard with Plates Rack Italy 19th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Mahogany

Description

Mahogany cupboard with plate rack supported by spinning top shaped frontal feet; it has 2 frontal carved pillars that frame 4 doors surmounted by as much drawers. On top, supported by a couple of curved and engraved shelves, there is a moulded plates rack whose cimatium is decorated with an inlay with a central sheel, curls and fruit grapes.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 230
Width: 210
Depth: 57

Additional Information

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.