Sunday, June 6, 2010

Tuscan Style Furniture

As the wine tastes better with time, Tuscany has aged like a fine wine. Tuscany is home to the greatest art treasures in the world. Etruscans, Romans, Renaissance have influenced the art in Tuscany. Tuscany is a synonym to paintings, sculptures and architectural masterpieces. It is also a famous tourist destination. It is an abode for art lovers, nature lovers, people in search of peace, gourmet lovers who can enjoy the simple yet exotic cuisines. Chianti wine, grown in the best known vineyards of Tuscany can be enjoyed with the delicious buffets. The rolling hills, sea coasts and islands are the main attractions of this enticing town.


Tuscany has a long tradition of skilled-craftsmanship. One of the many 'typical products' of Tuscany is furniture. The carpenters continue to hand-carve the furniture in the farmhouses spread across the region. One can transform his house with the Old Living furniture from Tuscany. Tuscan style and theme can be given to offices and home with these old world furniture highlights.

Tuscany furniture has varied designs. The designs can be elegant or simple. The furniture is carved from fine hardwood or rustic wood. Cypress, fir, poplar, chestnut are the traditional woods used in Tuscany furniture. Iron, marble, leather or tile accentuate the Tuscan style.

Cast and wrought iron in Tuscany decor highlights the windows and doors. They can be used to fill up the spaces above the tapestries and mirrors. The iron wall grills are prefect to give an architectural feature to wall spaces.

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