1940s chest of drawers

Features

Production: Italiana

Time: 1940s

Production country: Italy

Main essence: Beech

Material: Maple Veneer , Inlaid , Stained Wood , Brass , Glass

Description

Chest of drawers with mirror, walnut-stained beech strips, maple veneered wood, inlaid thread, transparent glass resting on the top, profile and handles in brass.

Product Condition:
Furniture in good condition, with small signs of wear.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 167
Width: 140
Depth: 59

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.