Empire Revival Bookcase Mahogany Italy 20th Century
Features
Style: Empire Revival
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Mahogany
Material: Bronze
Description
EMpire revival bookcase supported by conical truncated legs with bronze feet; it has 3 doors of which the central one has an open grate. Mahogany, decorated with Empire taste bronze decorations as the Egyptian hermes at the top of the pillars.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 178,5
Width: 164
Depth: 44
Additional Information
Style: Empire Revival
Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Impero (1804-1815)Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main 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.Material: Bronze
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