Revival Desk Mahogany Manufactured in Italy Mid 1900
Features
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Year: Metà '900
Origin: Italy
Main essence: Mahogany
Description
A large serpentine desk. A pair of large legs with three drawers each plus three aligned under the top. Shaped top with leather insert. The lateral handles are broken. Manufactured in Italy, mid 20th century.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 78
Width: 175
Depth: 94
Additional Information
Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000Main 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. Alternative proposals
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