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Antique 19th Century Upholstered Sofa King Louis Philippe, Northern Italy

About the Item

Very finely crafted antique boat-shaped sofa in solid walnut and walnut ornaments, with cornucopia legs and curved frame. Seat and backrest upholstered. Mid-19th century, Northern Italy The sofa has been professionally restored, new upholstery, hand polished with natural shellac. 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.

Dimensions:

Height: 42.92 in (109 cm)Width: 71.66 in (182 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)

Style:

Louis Philippe (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Walnut,Engraved

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1830s - 1840s