Ancient Bookcase Early '900 Carved Mahogany Wood Glass

England Early 20th Century

Code: ANMOLI0209189

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Ancient Bookcase Early '900 Carved Mahogany Wood Glass

England Early 20th Century

Code: ANMOLI0209189

not available

Ancient Bookcase Early '900 Carved Mahogany Wood Glass - England Early 20th Century

Features

England Early 20th Century

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  England

Main essence:  Mahogany

Material:  Carved Wood , Glass

Description

Mahogany bookcase, England early 20th century. Upstand with four glass doors, body with four paneled doors. The structure, embellished with carved rosettes, is punctuated by applied fluted pilasters and has a projecting central section. Locks marked "Lever London".

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and re-polishing. We try to present the real state of the furniture as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is reported in the description will prevail.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 243
Width: 211
Depth: 61

Additional Information

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: 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.

Material:

Carved Wood

Glass

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