Lombard Barocchetto Revival Open Desk Mahogany 20th Century

Code :  ANTASC0112173

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Lombard Barocchetto Revival Open Desk Mahogany 20th Century

Code :  ANTASC0112173

not available

Lombard Barocchetto Revival Open Desk Mahogany 20th Century

Features

Style:  Barocchetto Revival

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Silver Fir Mahogany

Description

Lombard Barocchtto revival open desk supported by curved legs; it has two pair of drawers at the sides and a bigger one in the middle. Mahogany decorated with ebonized curved legs and silver fir interiors.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 80,5
Width: 141
Depth: 75,5

Additional Information

Style: Barocchetto Revival

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

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main 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.
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