Umbertine Extendable Table Mahogany Striped Walnut France 19th Century

Umbertine Extendable Table Mahogany Striped Walnut France 19th Century

Features

Style: Umbertino (1870-1900)

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: France

Main essence: Mahogany , Striped Walnut

Description

Umbertine extendable table supported by a central refine balustrade that has 4 curved and engraved legs that end with curls. Mahogany with a striped walnut veneered undertop band and walnut burl veneered top.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 80
Width: 123
Depth: 92

Maximum size (cm):
Width: 232

Additional Information

Style: Umbertino (1870-1900)

The name of this style is due to the ruler of the time Umberto I, appointed King of the Kingdom of Italy on 9 January 1878 and assassinated on 9 July 1900.
The Umbertino style is typically Italian and belongs to that Eclectic period that characterized the second half of the 19th century, which lasted just under twenty years, the Umbertino style spread around 1880 and ended around 1895 when a new style called Liberty and universally known took over. like Art-Nouveau to be followed by Art-Decò.
In this style, mainly eclectic and monumental, Gothic and Baroque elements originally belonging to the Renaissance but also adorned with large masks, frames and decorations were re-proposed in the furniture, from the bedside table to the large wardrobe or sideboard.
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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.

Striped Walnut

With this name we mean a particular type of walnut, with a more exotic appearance, which is identified by the striped and linear grain, with a strong contrast between light and dark.