Bed Rococo Mahogany Maple Boxwood Italy Early 20th Century

Bed Rococo Mahogany Maple Boxwood Italy Early 20th Century

Features

Style: Rococo Revival

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Mahogany

Description

Rococo style bed. Supported by four legs, the front ones curved. Quadripartite mahogany veneer, with threadings and boxwood and maple inlays, representing floral arrangements on the front of the footboard. The bed is decorated with gilded bronze appliques in the middle of the lower band of the footboard, on the upper part of the uprights; the frames are gilded.

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 23
Width: 173,5
Depth: 199

Bed frame maximum sizes (cm):
Height: 144
Width: 188
Depth: 215

Additional Information

Style: Rococo Revival

Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Rococò ('700)

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

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.