Davenport Writing Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century

England Late 19th century

Code :  ANMOCO0145219

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Davenport Writing Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century

England Late 19th century

Code :  ANMOCO0145219

not available

Davenport Writing Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century - England Late 19th century

Features

England Late 19th century

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  England

Main essence:  Cherry Mahogany

Material:  Mahogany Veneer , Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer

Description

Davenport writing desk veneered in mahogany and mahogany feather, England late 19th century. Top with 2 drawers, 1 drawer in the band and 4 side drawers placed in the body, paneled front and footrest. Cherry interior.

Product Condition:
Product that due to age and wear requires restoration and resumption of polishing.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 91
Width: 43
Depth: 43,5

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Cherry

Obtained from prunus cerasus , a plant of oriental origin, it is a hard wood with a light and delicate color, with a reddish vein. Due to its diffusion and availability it was used in Europe in popular furniture. In cabinet making, in the seventeenth century, it was widely used in France and England for inlay work. In Italy it was very successful in Lucca. It was also very popular in the United States for the manufacture, from the late 1600s, of commonly used furniture.
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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:

Mahogany Veneer

Mahogany Feather Banded Veneer

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