Neapolitan chest of drawers Luigi Filippo
Features
Style: Louis Philippe (1830-1848)
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Rosewood
Description
Neapolitan Luigi Filippo chest of drawers supported by feet of which the front ones are carved with curled leaves, also re-proposed in the upper part of the uprights. On the wavy front it has five drawers. Rosewood veneer.
Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 139,5
Width: 110
Depth: 52,5
Additional Information
Style: Louis Philippe (1830-1848)
The Louis Philippe style develops in a context characterized by two main factors: the expansion of the bourgeoisie and the advent of the industrialization of production processes.This style therefore faces the decline of artisans and the new needs of economy and comfort.
Aesthetically it incorporates elements from the past, especially from the Gothic and the Renaissance, preferring very curved shapes for the seat backs, legs and deer-like feet, with a very rich decoration.
It mainly uses dark woods: ebony, rosewood and mahogany, side by side for contrast with light elements.
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The Louis Philippe style
Classic Monday: Luigi Filippo and Umbertina consoles in comparison
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900Main essence: Rosewood
Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period. It could also interest you