Antique double-sided entrance door in carved walnut, 18th century Italy

Ancient entrance door in hand carved dark brown walnut, Baroque period 1600, built for an Italian villa of a rich family. Very important and robust in fine walnut wood, which belong...

Ancient entrance door, main door in precious and solid hand-carved walnut wood, with original ironwork and particular locks, iron knob, built in Italy in the 19th century, already co...

All original parts, except for the lock, which, however, has the same style and period.

Spanish furniture and architecturals of the 18th century, such as this pair of walnut wood entry doors, were highly influenced by French stylings. Hand-carved circa 1750, the doors feature deep, sinuous moldings, reminiscent of the curvaceous motifs seen during the reign of Louis XV. The amazing doors have a rich brown patina that accentuates the charm of the carvings, which are also enhanced by the visible screws used to join the pieces of walnut wood. Comprised of five carved panels per door, each carving is similar: a rough rectangle with rounded ends and barbed counter curves. The three smaller panels are orientated horizontally, surrounding the two larger and vertically arranged panels. A thickly scrolled bronze pull can be seen on each door, also functioning as door knockers (the door on the right has commensurate wear from the pull striking the wood). Because these Spanish entry doors...