1940s Petineuse - With mirror

Features

With mirror

Production: Italiana

Time: 1940s

Production country: Italy

Main essence: Beech

Material: Beech Veneer , Glass

Description

A petineuse with mirror and drawers. Beech veneered wood, transparent glass on the top. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Lateral lower frame missing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 54
Width: 134
Depth: 36

Maximum size (cm):
Height: 171

Additional Information

Production: Italiana

Time: 1940s

1940s

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.