Italian, Florence
Door and Frame, early 16th century
Walnut, with inlays of various woods, iron, 302 x 261 cm (118 7/8 x 102 3/4 in.)
This large Italian door and frame is made of walnut with inlays of various woods and iron. The door has six deeply carved panels; four rectangles and two squares. The edges of the panels are decorated with geometric inlaid wood. The interiors of the two square panels have a single, inlaid, stylized flower. Two circular door knobs are centered in the square panels on one side, hiding the floral decoration. The wide frame has a column-like panel on each side. Framing this is another panel that has three vertical panels. The frame is decorated with an inlaid wooden braided decoration and geometric motifs. The panel just above the door is inlaid with scrolls, phoenixes, and vases in a repeating pattern.
Second Floor Stairhall And Stairway
Commentary
This impressive wooden doorway once formed the inner entrance to the Palazzo Borgherini in Florence.