Pair of Revival Bedside Tables Mahogany Carrara Marble Italy 20th Cent

Pair of Revival Bedside Tables Mahogany Carrara Marble Italy 20th Cent

Features

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Mahogany

Material: Carrara Marble

Description

pair of revival bedside table supported by legs connected by a flat surface; they have a door and a small drawer in the lightly projecting undertop band. Mahogany with bronze details and Carrara marble top.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and resumption of polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 91
Width: 42,5
Depth: 35,5

Additional Information

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

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.