Neoclassical Rolo Drop-Leaf Secretaire Italy 18th Century
Neoclassical Rolo Drop-Leaf Secretaire Italy 18th Century

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Neoclassical Rolo Drop-Leaf Secretaire Italy 18th Century

Features

Style:  Neo-Classical (1765-1790)

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Rolo, Italy

Main essence:  Maple Walnut Poplar

Material:  Solid Maple , Solid Walnut

Description

Neoclassical drop-leaf secretarie of the rolese production; it is supported by pyramidal truncated feet tightened by a collar on top. It has three drawers surmouted by a small drawer in the undertop band and a folding door that hides a compartment with drawers. Walnut. It shows the typical topo inlays, geometrical frames on the sides, tripartite front, a greek on the band and floral rosewindow inside the reserves except for the one on the door that shows an inlaid bird and the central one that has an elegant marquetterie drawing. Poplar 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: 103
Width: 112,5
Depth: 52,5

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:

Maple

Hard, light wood used for inlays. It grows mainly in Austria, but it is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to North America, passing through China and Europe. It is one of the lightest woods ever, tending to white, it is similar to lime or birch wood. The briar is used in the production of ancient secretaires .

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.

Material:

Solid Maple

Solid Walnut

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