Neoclassical Bench Spruce Lime Italy XVIII Century

Code: ANSESE0097183

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Neoclassical Bench Spruce Lime Italy XVIII Century

Code: ANSESE0097183

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A mix of styles in an 18th century bench
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Neoclassical Bench Spruce Lime Italy XVIII Century

Features

Style:  Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Central Italy

Main essence:  Silver Fir ,  Linden

Description

Neoclassical bench from central Italy, supported by truncated pyramidal legs carved with candelabra motifs and linked to the lower band by a tethered nut carved with roses; they are connected by moved traverses. The lower band is shaped and decorated with leafy carvings; the armrests are wavy and carved in a curl. In spruce and lime, entirely lacquered and gilded in mecca, the seat is padded.

Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of usage.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 77
Width: 167
Depth: 57

Seat height:  52

With certificate of authenticity

Certificate issued by:  Enrico Sala, expert

Additional Information

Style: Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

This historical period includes a first phase that can be properly defined as the Louis XVI style.
nOnly at a later time, with the maturation of archaeological fashions, was a new vision of furnishing civilization formulated and codified, now fully attributable to the Neoclassical Style.
In fact, both trends coexisted in unison until the last years of the eighteenth century.
nIn the field of cabinet making, the Directoire, Retour d'Egypte, Consular and Empire styles also fall within the neoclassical era.
nFind out more about Neoclassicism with the insights from our blog...
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Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

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.

Linden

It is a soft, whitish and light wood, used in the past for inlay and carving works.
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