Provencal Wardrobe Walnut Poplar France 18th-19th Century
Features
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Provenza, France
Description
Provencal wardrobe supported by curved feet and a moulded lower band; it has 2 frontal paneld doors with engraved and moulded frames; on top there is a band with and engraved vase in the middle from which depart phitomorphic and floral motifs. Inside there is a small chest of drawers made of 3 drawers side by side.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 222,5
Width: 149,5
Depth: 65
Additional Information
Age:
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 190018th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800Main 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.Poplar
Essence considered "poor", it is a white wood, with yellowish or greyish shades, light and tender, which is easily damaged. It is used for rustic furniture or in the construction of furniture. The most valuable use it has had in the history of furniture is in Germany, in the 19th century, for veneers and inlays in the Biedermeier period. Alternative proposals
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