Ancient Bedside Table Louis XVI Style Italy XX Century

Italy, XX Century

Code: ANMOCO0216162

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Ancient Bedside Table Louis XVI Style Italy XX Century

Italy, XX Century

Code: ANMOCO0216162

not available

Ancient Bedside Table Louis XVI Style Italy XX Century - Italy, XX Century

Features

Italy, XX Century

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Mahogany

Description

Bedside table with built-in top, front with small drawer and door underneath and truncated pyramid legs. The entire structure is veneered in mahogany, bois de rose and has maple borders. Italy 20th century

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

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 80
Width: 42
Depth: 32

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.
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