Neogothic Small Cabinet 19th Century

Style: Neo-Gothique Revival

Neo-Gothic is an artistic movement born in Europe during the nineteenth century, which aimed at the revival of medieval art and especially Gothic architecture.

This movement influenced Great Britain in particular, in step with the English Gothic tradition.

The most original phase of the movement began in the middle of the century, which drew from previous experiences the lively polychromy and the choice of materials, in conjunction with the organic functionality of the buildings and the use of metal.

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FineArt: Harp Erard, in Neo-Gothic style

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The Austrian Taste of Baroque

The European Baroque

The Figurative Arts of the Baroque

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

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.

Material: Solid Walnut