Piemontese wardrobe
Features
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Origin: Piemonte, Italy
Main essence: Silver Fir , Poplar
Description
Piedmontese wardrobe, on the front it has two paneled doors, hat molding; in poplar, the interiors are in spruce.
Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 203
Width: 137
Depth: 54,5
Additional Information
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900Main essence:
Silver Fir
Soft coniferous wood, used for rustic furniture or to build the chest, that is the structure, of furniture then veneered in more precious woods. It has been used since ancient times, its most valuable use is, in the Spruce variant, in the inlays of French antique furniture of the '700 . The spruce, more typical of northern Europe, in Italy grows mainly in the Eastern Alps at altitudes above 1300 m. The noblest use of this essence was in the construction of violins, guitars and cellos: Stradivari himself produced his famous violins with this wood.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