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Desk, Solid Walnut and Leather, Italy 19th Century

Desk, Solid Walnut and Leather, Italy 19th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Lombardia, Italy

Main essence: Walnut

Material: Solid Walnut , Leather

Description

Solid walnut writing desk supported by 8 refined and richly engraved legs joined up 4 by 4 with flat surfaces. On the band under the top there are 3 drawers; on the top surface there is a green leather inlay. Extention with shelf for documents and 3 drawers of which the central one's lock also locks the lateral ones. Excellent building quality, made made as consultation desk for a private library. There are keys.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 112
Width: 127,5
Depth: 89

With certificate of authenticity

Certificate issued by: Enrico Sala

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: Walnut

Walnut wood comes from the plant whose botanical name is juglans regia , probably originally from the East but very common in Europe. Light or dark brown in color, it is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, widely used in antique furniture. It was the main essence in Italy throughout the Renaissance and later had a good diffusion in Europe, especially in England, until the advent of mahogany. It was used for solid wood furniture and sometimes carvings and inlays, its only big limitation is that it suffers a lot from woodworm. In France it was widely used more than anything else in the provinces. In the second half of the eighteenth century its use decreased significantly because mahogany and other exotic woods were preferred.

Material:

Solid Walnut

Leather

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