Antique Armchairs Mahogany Fabric Genoa Italy XIX Century - Genoa, Mid XIX Century

Antique Armchairs Mahogany Fabric Genoa Italy XIX Century

Genoa, Mid XIX Century

Code: ANSESE0267631

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Features

Genoa, Mid XIX Century

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Genova, Liguria, Italy

Main essence:  Mahogany

Description

Pair of mahogany armchairs, upholstered seat and back, turned and carved front legs, sabre-shaped rear legs. Grissinate mouldings in the seat band. Missing curl. Genoa, mid-19th century.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and polishing. We try to present the real condition of the furniture as completely as possible with the photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description is valid.

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 83
Width: 51
Depth: 62,5

Seat height:  41

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

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.
Antique Armchairs Mahogany Fabric Genoa Italy XIX Century

Genoa, Mid XIX Century

Code: ANSESE0267631

not available
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