Antique Flap Cabinet Various Wood Essences Italy XVIII Century - Central Italy, Mid XVIII Century

Antique Flap Cabinet Various Wood Essences Italy XVIII Century

Central Italy, Mid XVIII Century

Code: ANMORI0315639

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Features

Central Italy, Mid XVIII Century

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Central Italy

Main essence:  Maple Mahogany

Description

Bois de Violette and mahogany drop-leaf chest with alternating maple and bois de rose trim. The upper drop-leaf door conceals a storage compartment with two drawers, open compartments, and a secret compartment under the top. A pair of pulls supports the drop-leaf door, three drawers with slightly curved fronts, and bracket feet. Poplar interior. Central Italy, mid-18th century.

Product Condition:
This item requires restoration and polishing due to age and wear. We strive to present the actual condition of the piece as accurately as possible with the photos. If any details are unclear from the photos, the description will prevail.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 111,5
Width: 123
Depth: 60

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 .

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.

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Antique Flap Cabinet Various Wood Essences Italy XVIII Century

Central Italy, Mid XVIII Century

Code: ANMORI0315639

1,650.00
WITH IN-STORE PICKUP
Discounted price if you collect the product in our shops in Milan and Cambiago:
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from 110.00 €/month for 15 months without interest Find out more

1,820.00 €
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