Commode arple Walnut Poplar Italy 18th Century
Features
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Maple , Walnut , Poplar
Material: Walnut Burl
Description
Commode supported by shelf shped feet; it has 2 drawers surmounted by a folding door; the top is half-openable. Walnut with ebonized and marple threds, walnut burl reserves and poplar interiors. It is dated back to th 18th century but the upper part and the depth had been modified.
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: 101,5
Width: 148,5
Depth: 51
Additional Information
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
18th Century / 1701 - 1800 Main essence:
Maple
Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .
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.
Material: Walnut Burl