Italian 18th Century Cassone - Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century Cassone - Marriage Trunk from the Lombardy region of Italy.
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Cassone - Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 18th century Cassone - Marriage Trunk from the Lombardy region of Italy.
Walnut
Royal Venetian 18th Century Trousseau Cassone
Located in New Orleans, LA
Royal trousseau cassone. By repute the cassone was once in the collection of Regina of Saxe. Richly painted with scenes of puttis, corbeilles de fruits and and mythologiques.
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully rustic early Italian hand carved cassone with egg and dart moulded frame, time-softened wood and solid panels on the front and sides. Although this chest has suffered w...
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Cassone, Hand-Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut.
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1750, this impressive antique walnut cassone offers both architectural presence and practical storage. The rectangular coffer showcases a richly carved façade ...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Carved Cassone Trunk with Inside Carved Raised Panel
Located in Miami, FL
Antique carved walnut cassone coffer on paw feet from Spain, circa 1880. Very versatile as well: Could be used as a seating bench, or an entry piece or at the foot of a bed. Both s...
Walnut
Capriccio of a decorative sarcophagus or cassone – Italian School, late 18th C.
Located in Middletown, NY
A late-Boroque study of relief-style carvings adorned with scrolling acanthus leaves, mythical figures, and floral swags. Graphite on cream laid paper, 6 x 4 1/2 inches (154 x 115 m...
Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite
Circa 1700 Carved Chestnut Table Cassone from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This small table chest, known as a cassone in Italy, was hand-carved circa 1700 from chestnut. Over the years, the Northern Italian coffer has developed a deep brown patina that acce...
Wood, Chestnut
Italian Baroque Cassone Marriage Chest, Solid Walnut, Circa 1700-1730
Located in Winter Park, FL
A suberb 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut.
Iron, Brass
Miniature Italian Cassone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small walnut cassone on paw feet
16th Century Italian Cassone
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very rare 16th c. italian cassone. Animals feet ; front with central coat of arms. The chest is in perfect conditions. provenance: Firenze, private collection cm 60 x 160 x 57
Walnut
17th. century Italian Baroque Cassone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Northern Italian Walnut Cassone with paw feet. Painted mask with scrolling acanthus paneled front
Wood
Northern Italian 17th century Elm Cassone
Located in Asheville, NC
Fine Italian 17th century Baroque elm folk carved cassone, frame and panel construction, chipped carved panels with c-scrolls and stylized shells, wrought iron strap hinges, carved ...
Elm
Unique Large Painted Italian Cassone
Located in Pasadena, CA
We just don't see these around with great paint,gilding and three dimensional carving.
Italian baroque carved and ink-decorated cassone
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian baroque carved and ink-decorated walnut cassone, the rectangular hinged top above a conforming case depicting figures, raised on bun feet.
Walnut
Italian Walnut and Marquetry Dowry Chest or Cassone
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A dowry chest or cassone, from the second half of the 18th century, the front of somewhat architectural form, with a footed plinth and projecting “pilasters” separating the marquetry...
Walnut
Walnut Cassone
Located in Stockholm, SE
renaissance style carved walnut cassone
Wood
Elaborately Carved 17th Century Italian Trunk or Cassone
Located in Geneva, IL
Beautifully crafted early 18th century Italian walnut cassone, or trunk. Heavy piece, made of thick, solid planks of wood.
Walnut
Fir wood wedding chest 18th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare 18th-century fir wood wedding chest painted in shades of grays, yellows and whites. Frontally in the central part, the chest has a noble coat of arms ( Spada family ?). The coat...
Wood
An Italian Renaissance Marriage Chest
Located in New York, NY
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT CASSONE 17th-early 18th century, probably northern Italian The cassone was a quintessential object-and arguably the most important-in the househ...
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cassone
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique late 18th century Italian cassone. Original paint.
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H 25 in W 66 in D 22.5 in
Late 17th- Early 18th Century Italian Cassone with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 17th-early 18th century Italian cassone with 19th century chinoiserie decoration.
Walnut, Paint
18th Century Italian Cassone
Located in London, GB
A rare mid eighteenth century Italian marriage coffer, decorated with two architectural arches to the front, filled with sprays of flowers and surrounded by painted scrolling motives...
Wood
18th Century Italian Cassone or Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
18th century Italian cassonne or chest made of solid walnut with decoration carved in low relief. Large lion paw feet in front. Lock, but no key. Waxed patina. Restoration on back le...
18th Century Italian Carved Cassone
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Italian hand-carved walnut cassone circa 1770. Having three fitted drawers on right side, flip top, front claw feet, egg and dart trim, and acanthus leaf carvings on front ...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Upholstered Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century Italian walnut cassone with Donghia upholstered top.
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Pine Cassone Coffer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Italian pine cassone or coffer chest made with 1" thick wood panels and dovetail corners. The wood features a wonderful warm pine color with remnants of original decorativ...
Iron
18th Century Cassone, Trunk from Northern Italy
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century cassone or storage trunk from Northern Italy.
Walnut
Outstanding 18th Century Italian Baroque Cassone or Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
An exquisite 18th century Italian Baroque cassone or trunk from Northern Italy.
Wood
16th century Italian Cassone
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare 16thth century Italian inlaid cassone
Wood
16th century Italian Cassone
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Italian cassone with ink work and punch work of cypress wood
Profusely decorated with poker-work on a stipple ground depicting various stag hunting and courting v...
Early 18th C. Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Chireno, TX
Early 18th century Nord Italian carved walnut trunk.
Wood
17th century Baroque Italian Cassone
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century Italian walnut small cassone with inlaid center panel and a beautiful rich patina.
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H 21.75 in W 61 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Carved Figure Ends & Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
Some of the original hardware is present, including the center lock and strap hinges, with some restorations - the front two panels have been converted to doors, with magnets added. ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
17th century Italian walnut cassone
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved walnut cassone, Italy 17th century with wrought iron handles.
Wrought Iron
18th C. Italian Carved-Wood Cassone Presented on Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood cassone bench with storage from the 18th century.
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Cassone
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved, Painted & Polychrome Decorated Renaissance Cassone with overall painted, polychrome & gilt decorations, the top having painted shield designs, the front having a painted land...
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H 20 in W 55 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut with Cassone Marriage Chest, Paw Feet
Located in Big Flats, NY
18th century Italian black walnut cassone (marriage chest) features carved foliate and dolphin front panel, egg and dart trim, paw feet, hand-forged iron handles and interior ram's h...
Iron
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H 23.5 in W 70 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
Add elegance and history to your bedroom or living area with this richly decorated antique coffer. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, this rectangular chest rests on carved paw feet beneat...
Giltwood, Paint
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H 26.58 in W 58.08 in D 23.63 in
Rare Hand Carved 18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone Trunk Chest Blanket Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
we are delighted to this very rare hand carved 18th century walnut Cassone trunk or blanket box A very good looking and decorative piece of furniture, hand carved all-over from so...
Walnut
Eighteenth Century Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Montreal, QC
Eighteenth century Italian walnut cassone, beautifully decorated with gilt gesso on relief carving.
Walnut
16th Century Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely and detailed cassone from Italy is made from thick single board walnut construction. This form of coffer was often made as a marriage gift and in pairs to house dowry goo...
Walnut
18th C. Italian Carved-Wood Cassone W/It's Original Iron Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian larger-sized carved wood cassone (trunk), with it's original iron hardware, from the 18th century.
Wood
17th Century Walnut Nord Italian Cassone
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent piece of Florentine case goods. This 16th century bridal chest with carved elements creates the perfect balance between negative and positive space in its proportions. Ve...
Walnut
Italian Painted Cassone From Florence
Located in Hixson, TN
The frieze is decorated with vitruvian scroll and highlighted in gold. The cassone rest upon profound carved feet. As you can see there is a liner. 18th Century
Wood, Paint, Gesso
19th Century Hand Painted Italian Cassone
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding hand painted and carved Italian Cassone from Italy. Depicts a scene of fine ladies and gentlemen in a courtyard. Decorative designs on each side of the portrait. The top ...
Wood
18th c Italian Baroque Style Carved Oak Cassone with Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
Italian in origin, dating to the 18th century, with great overall patina, slight bowing to the top and base edge, minor evidence of worm damage, minor top stains, shrinkage cracks, a...
Iron
18th c Italian Carved Cassone with Dragon Decoration and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
Italian in origin, dating to the 18th century, in very good overall condition, with some restorations, great overall patina, minor surface rubs and losses, shrinkage cracks, and wear...
Wrought Iron
Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular moulded hinged top opening to a compartment with till, circular legs, sides with iron handles. Nice old color. Provenance: Estate of Paul Manship.
Iron
Late 16th Century Sophisticated Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A rare example of a late 16th Century/early 17th Century Italian Cassone, probably Tuscan. A very handsome piece displaying a beautiful rich colour and attractive proportions. ...
Walnut
17th C. Walnut Italian Cassone
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful 17th century cassone (coffre or trunk) features various hand carved motifs from nature in walnut. Cassones were often made as a marriage gift, and serve a variety of d...
Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Cassone
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Italian Renaissance revival oak cassone, the chest carved throughout with Classical motifs and raised on lion-head bracket feet. Measures: 24" H x 63" W x 18" D.
Oak
Baroque Style Carved Italian Oak Cassone
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome baroque style carved oak chest with metal strap hinges. Restored. Repairs to top. Bottom board replaced, lacking lock.
Oak
17th Century And Later Antique Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
17TH CENTURY AND LATER ANTIQUE ITALIAN WALNUT CASSONE WITH CLASSICAL SCENE TO THE FRONT, STANDING ON SLEDGE FEET
Walnut
17th Century Italian Cassone Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
A Rare, Antique Italian Marriage Cassone from the Late 1600’s- European Walnut Wood – Good Antique Condition with superb Patina – Rubs to wood commensurate with age – 17th C.
...
Carved Walnut Cassone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richly carved, this cassone from 1700's Italy would add elegance to any Mediterranean decor. It can be used as a storage piece at the foot of a bed or simply as decoration on any wa...
Wood
Italian Late Baroque Walnut Cassone, Late 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular molded edge top with a raised center panel, with a molding just under the keyhole, having a graduated plinth base and raised on carved bracket feet
Walnut
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H 26.125 in W 82.5 in D 28 in
1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Cassone, Marriage Chest, Coffer, Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut 18th Century, 1700s!!
Walnut
Antique Walnut Wood Italian Cassone, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
The cassone (coffre or trunk) was an Italian innovation during the 16th C., principally in Florence. It featured various hand carved motifs from nature, animal origin, human origin...
Italian Velvet Upholstered Brass Nailhead Mounted Cassone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered on four sides in original velvet and fringe, the panels atop worn to reveal the pinewood case, decorated throughout with brass nailheads on a thin band of trim, with a pa...
Iron
17th c. Cassone
Located in Chireno, TX
Small Italian Carved Cassone With Hand Forged Hinges on Lid.
Iron
Antique Italian Walnut Wood Cassone from the 1600s
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent Italian Cassone dates to the 1600s. It is architectural in its styling, yet the geometric angles have been softened by varying multiple levels of moldings. There are...
Walnut
A 17th Century Tuscan Walnut and Inlaid Cassone on Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with descending molded edge above a conforming case with front and sides veneered with conforming rectangular inlays of walnut and fruitwood, the molded bott...
Walnut, Fruitwood
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H 22.5 in W 56.5 in D 22 in
Late 16th/Early 17th Century Alto Adige Cedar Cassone With High Quality Penwork
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
This is a rare cedar wood Cassone having rich colour and decoration. Highly prized cedar wood Cassones originated from the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy and were principally gi...
18th Century Italian Cassone or Chest
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Italian cassone, or large blanket chest, made of solid walnut.
Walnut
Handsome 18th Century Italian Cassone
Located in Dallas, TX
Attractive 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone. Having lovely hand-carved figural mounts, egg-and-dart trim, and resting on claw feet.
Walnut
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H 20 in W 42 in D 22 in
18th Century Italian Cassone with Hand Painted Leather Top and Carved-Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian trunk with hand painted leather top from the 18th century.
Leather, Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Italian cassone hand carved out of walnut.
Wrought Iron
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H 20.75 in W 40 in D 17.25 in
18th Century Italian Intricately Carved Sea Creature Casson Wood Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian late 18th century carved wood cassone trunk.
Wood
18th Century Spanish Wooden Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 18th century Spanish wooden trunk with iron hardware.
Wood
20th Century Louis XIV Style Commode/Chest of Drawer
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV style commode/chest of drawer The fittings are pronounced and of exceptionally good quality. (D-Sam-98).
Bronze
Well Proportioned Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned northern Portuguese chestnut coffer from the early 19th C. Heavily patinated with a strong utilitarian design.
Chestnut
18th Century French Solid Oak Carved Coffer in Baroque Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, the heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various hand-carved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abst...
Iron
$4,545
H 25.6 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
17th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Solid Walnut, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this majestic 17th-century Italian antique chest. Crafted from solid walnut, its deep brown color boasts a warm, enveloping patina, enhanced by visible grai...
Walnut
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...
Walnut
French 17th Century Trunk Bar
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 17th Century French piece was originally a trunk that has been transformed probably in the 19th century into a bar. It is richly carved in the wood.
Oak
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 36.5 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century baroque revival carved wooden blanket chest. Elaborately carved wood chest in superb quality. Floral motif in relief on all sides. The top is adorned with the same fl...
Fruitwood
$2,564Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Small Antique Early 18th Century German Oak Paneled Trunk or Coffer
Located in Casteren, NL
This small table trunk was made in Germany in the early 18th century. Both front and lid have two flat recessed panels with molded trim. It has the original forged steel keyplate, lo...
Steel
$3,962Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 43.31 in D 24.41 in
Antique 19th-Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Austrian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in Austria and is dated 1888. The brick red decorative wave pattern paint is authentic to the piece. The chest is elevated on bracket f...
Steel
French Neo‑Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A richly carved expression of 19th‑century French historicism, this neo‑Renaissance oak blanket chest brings together the drama, symbolism, and sculptural craftsmanship that defined ...
Oak
$5,950Sale Price|52% Off
H 29.38 in W 71 in D 27 in
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut figural Cassone chest-trunk. The ornately carved chest, also known as a marriage chest, with an opening top supported with...
Wrought Iron
17th Century Swedish Baroque Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
17th century Swedish Baroque pine Chest / Trunk with an coat of arms and iron details with engravings. Dated 1668, Sweden.
Pine
Antique French Louis XV Cabinet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular quality antique French display cabinet, having a serpentine shaped top and hand pained door opening to reveal a gold leaf inside, standing on cabriole legs. This cabinet ...
Gold Leaf
$2,200
H 19 in W 42 in D 16 in
Small Antique Renaissance Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful carved oak blanket chest Lovely colour of oak Very useful size Great for the bottom of a bed Good condition Free Uk shipping
Oak
18th Century Italian Cabinet Embellished w/Original Hand-Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian hand-painted cabinet from the 18th century. This antique cabinets from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case below which is fitted with a si...
Wood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,258Sale Price|40% Off
H 20.87 in W 49.22 in D 16.54 in
Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century
Located in Diest, BE
An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.
Wood
On Hold|$9,324
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
$305,598 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th-century French Provincial oak coffer from Provence, traditionally used for storing linens and household goods. This hand-crafted trunk features a rectangular lift-top lid ...
Iron
19th century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century Alpine region hand painted marriage chest circa 1890. Here we have a marriage chest which is likely to be from Switzerland. Using a much earlier pine chest this piece ...
Pine, Paint
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only follo...
Oak, Pine
Painted Venetian Florentine Style Credenza
Located in New York, NY
Florentine Style Credenza, with Painted, Gold Gilt and Crackle Finish. One drawer and one door with original key. Some wear to finish from age and use. Good overall condition.
Gold Leaf
$5,827
H 21.26 in W 59.85 in D 16.93 in L 21.26 in
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...
Oak
Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table with A Rare Patricia Green Italian Marble Top, After the Model by Jules Degoullons. This impressive centre table is aft...
Marble
$380,300
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and boasting a rich historical allure, this chest serves as a stunning focal point in an...
Wood
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