Antique Spinet Modified in Desk
Features
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
Origin: Northern Europe
Main essence: Silver Fir , Mahogany
Description
Ancient spinet modified to transform it into a desk, supported by turned legs with wheels, in the undertop band there are two drawers. In blond mahogany, with darker wood threads, the interiors are in spruce.
Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 82,5
Width: 172,5
Depth: 65
Additional Information
Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900Main essence:
Silver Fir
Soft coniferous wood, used for rustic furniture or to build the chest, that is the structure, of furniture then veneered in more precious woods. It has been used since ancient times, its most valuable use is, in the Spruce variant, in the inlays of French antique furniture of the '700 . The spruce, more typical of northern Europe, in Italy grows mainly in the Eastern Alps at altitudes above 1300 m. The noblest use of this essence was in the construction of violins, guitars and cellos: Stradivari himself produced his famous violins with this wood.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. It could also interest you