Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Elegant and imposing carved chest, made of solid dark walnut, Italy

$5,990.72
£4,458.87
€5,000
CA$8,205.79
A$9,126.63
CHF 4,765.64
MX$111,061.32
NOK 60,864.50
SEK 57,080.16
DKK 38,063.25
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

An elegant and imposing antique carved chest, crafted from solid dark walnut, finely handcrafted. The front panel is richly carved with plant and floral decorations, scroll motifs, and a cartouche or oval shield in the center, likely intended for a coat of arms. The corners are decorated with sculpted figures (probably caryatids), lending an allegorical and majestic tone. The base is decorated with a frieze of pods or acanthus leaves, typical of Renaissance decoration. The feet are carved in the shape of lion paws, sturdy and befitting the importance of the piece. This type of chest was used to hold linens, trousseaus, or valuables and was often placed in stately rooms or bridal chambers. It could also serve as a seat. Very antique and original, from the 16th century. Origin: Turin, Italy. Maximum dimensions cm w 155 x H 57 x D 60
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1500
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. like in photo.
  • Seller Location:
    Cuneo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1116245842972

More From This Seller

View All
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in Italy in the early 18th century. Ideal for storing blankets or objects in an entra...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Chest in walnut wood, carved with three flowers and lion's paw feet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut chest, richly carved with three flowers, diamond and lion's paw feet, original from the 18th century, it was used for the trousseau to be given to the newlyweds, then ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Chest, container in solid walnut wood, hand carved with lion paws and original iron handles, built in the 18th century, originating from Piedmont (Italy), it is conservativel...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Sideboard, cabinet in walnut carved with diamonds, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Credenzas, cabinet, sideboard, double body in precious walnut wood, with doors hand-carved with diamonds. It has two bodies, with four doors carved with diamonds. The spaciou...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Trumeau, double body in carved walnut with doors, flap and drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Trumeau, piece of furniture in solid walnut, hand-carved with geometric and floral shapes typical of the late Baroque, upper part composed of two doors with shelves and base ...
Category

20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Old carved double-body cherry cabinet, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Sideboard cabinet, double-bodied with richly carved lozenge doors, carved sides, with doors and drawers, built of cherry and oak, fr...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

You May Also Like

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut "Cassone" Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood cassone was crafted in Italy, circa 1830. Standing on five scrolled feet over a scalloped apron, the base of the stately trunk is decorated with a fig...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

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...
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Continental Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Vista, CA
A continental carved walnut chest in the Renaissance taste, 18th century, probably Italian, the lid opens to a void interior. The case is carved wi...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

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 ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This Spanish features a long rectangular shape body which has a geometrical design carved into the side panels. In the front underneath the coffer are two carved paw feet that projec...
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 17th-century Spanish carved walnut chest is an exquisite example of Baroque furniture, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and the rich aesthetic traditions of the period. Made f...
Category

Antique 1650s Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut