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
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