Chest Of Drawers Mahogany Maple Ebony Sessile Oak England Late 1800

Code :  ANMOCA0082250

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Chest Of Drawers Mahogany Maple Ebony Sessile Oak England Late 1800

Code :  ANMOCA0082250

not available

Chest Of Drawers Mahogany Maple Ebony Sessile Oak England Late 1800

Features

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  England

Main essence:  Maple Mahogany Sessile Oak

Description

Supported by turned feet, there are four drawers on the convex front, of decreasing height the closer they get to the top. Mahogany with fan-shaped inlays in the corner of the maple drawers, threadings in maple and ebony; the interior is made of sessile oak.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 89
Width: 92
Depth: 54

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Maple

Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .

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.

Sessile Oak

Under the name of oak or oak various types of woods derived from plants of the genus quercus are grouped. They are always resistant, hard and compact woods. Oak is lighter than oak, both are used for more rustic furniture or for the interiors of French and English antique furniture. In other processes it was gradually replaced by the advent of exotic woods considered more valuable since the 18th century.
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