Console Empire Style Mahogany Italy XX Century

Console Empire Style Mahogany Italy XX Century - Italy, XX Century

Features

Italy, XX Century

Style: Empire Revival

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Beech , Mahogany

Material: Gilded Wood , Mirror

Description

Empire style console in mahogany and beech, Italy 20th century. Equipped with mirror, wavy uprights, plinth base. Under-top band and upper part of uprights decorated with gilt gouges.

Product Condition:
Product which due to age and wear may require restoration and re-polishing. We try to present the real state 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: 92
Width: 120
Depth: 35

Additional Information

Style: Empire Revival

Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Impero (1804-1815)

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence:

Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.

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.