Elegant Rio Rosewood Veneered Bookcase France Late 18th Century

Elegant Rio Rosewood Veneered Bookcase France Late 18th Century - Rosewood Rio

Features

Rosewood Rio

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Year: Ultimo quarto '700

Origin: France

Main essence: Rosewood

Description

Elegant Rio rosewood veneered bookcase. Hold by three shelf-feet on the front, it has two doors with metal mesh and frame with quarter-circles. Spanish paper profiles and grooves. Refined steel lock and bronze central frieze.

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.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 182
Width: 125
Depth: 45

Additional Information

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Main essence: Rosewood

Under the term Rosewood various exotic, hard and heavy woods have been united, characterized by a color that varies from pink to violet. Their origin is usually from Latin America, India and Africa and are still considered very valuable woods. Until the end of the eighteenth century, this name also referred to the bois de violette . In general, rosewood woods began to be imported into Europe starting in 1750 and were first used for veneers and inlays in England, flanked, by contrast, with lighter woods. Later, entire valuable furniture was manufactured both in England, mainly in the Regency style, and in France, starting from the Neoclassical period.