Two-Pieces EMilian Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANMORI0100004

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Two-Pieces EMilian Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Italy 18th Century

Code :  ANMORI0100004

not available

Two-Pieces EMilian Drop-Leaf Secretaire Walnut Italy 18th Century

Features

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Emilia Romagna, Italy

Main essence:  Walnut Poplar

Description

Two pieces Emilian drop-leaf secretaire supported by engraved shelf shaped feet; it has 2 drawers of which the upper one be open as a drop-leaf; they are surmounted by a folding door that hides a compartment with drawers; they are also decorated with engraved frames. The upper part has two doors with net. Walnut with poplar interiors.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 257
Width: 134
Depth: 64,5

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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.

Poplar

Essence considered "poor", it is a white wood, with yellowish or greyish shades, light and tender, which is easily damaged. It is used for rustic furniture or in the construction of furniture. The most valuable use it has had in the history of furniture is in Germany, in the 19th century, for veneers and inlays in the Biedermeier period.
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