Stretcher in tables, chairs, etc., in an arched form. Typically seen in the English Restoration period. (Mi)
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AGE OF SATINWOOD: Satinwood has warm yellow colour to it and has a close gran which takes a high polish. It’s mainly used as a veneer, however f not handled carefully it can easily split.
The age of Mahogany is specified as: 1765-1800.
- Age of Oak, 1500-1660
- Age of Walnut, 1660-1720
- Age of Mahogany, 1720-1765
(Mi)
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04
Nov
AGE OF MAHOGANY: A division of the woods used in furnitures during the prime English periods has been determined. Mahogany follows after the age of walnut and is a well known wood to most. It’s mostly recognized by it’s familiar “reddish-brown” wood. Mahogany is a very strong wood, and can be obtained in large pieces.
The age of Mahogany is specified as: 1720-1765.
- Age of Oak, 1500-1660
- Age of Walnut, 1660-1720
- Age of Satinwood, 1765-1800
(Mi)
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04
Nov
AGE OF WALNUT: A division of the woods used in furnitures during the prime English periods has been determined. After Oak, came the age of Walnut which is an attractive light brown wood witch dark patterns. Walnut was mainly used as thin veneers, glued to the body of the piece of furniture which was usually constructed out of pinewood or oak.
The age of Walnut is specified as: 1660-1720.
- Age of Oak, 1500-1660
- Age of Mahogany, 1720-1765
- Age of Satinwood, 1765-1800
(Mi)
Images Via The Ringling Museum Library
04
Nov
AGE OF OAK: A Division of woods used in furnitures during the prime English periods has been determined. Oak is the traditional English wood and was mostly the only wood used to make furniture. Furniture made with Oak were made of solid wood, therefore resistant to decay and woodworm.
Although the use of the woods ay overlap, the age of Oak is specified as: 1500-1660. (Mi)
Followed by:
- Age of Walnut, 1660-1720
- Age of Mahogany, 1720-1765
- Age of Satinwood, 1765-1800
Images Via The Ringling Museum Library
