Italian Renaissance Cassone Or Wedding Chest In Walnut - 16th Century With Coat

Superb and rare Italian Renaissance chest from the end of the 16th century in walnut Very beautiful chest with a superb molding work on its face as well as a very beautiful base. Th...

superb Spanish walnut chest from the 17th century from the Spanish Renaissance with very beautiful irons The chest has its original wrought iron e...

superb Spanish walnut chest from the Spanish Renaissance of the 17th century The chest has its original wrought iron entrance and its original lock Very beautiful molding work on th...

superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna Very beautiful chest typical of the Catalonia region with a front with beautiful moldings ...

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...

This cassone, remarkable for its sobriety, sits on two clawed lion’s feet and a moulded base. On the façade, there is one large, moulded frame, with two soberly carved medallions inside it. Each medallion has a painted coat of arms at the centre. The two coats of arms are different, suggesting that there was an alliance between two families through marriage. The thick lid has a fluted frieze at the front. On the sides, a wrought iron handle reminds us of the use of this piece, which was intended for storing the property of its owner and allowing them to travel between various residences. The square shaped handles highlight the earliness of this object in the century. The cassone is, along with the bed, a key piece of furniture of the Middle Ages and was still used in the Renaissance Period.

This solid walnut chest features high-relief carvings, including helmet, quiver, arrow, and scroll motifs. The central portion of the front panel depicts a battle scene with several ...

With flat hinged top opening to a open compartment. The curved case carved with a crest and figures and various designs. Bracket feet with trefoil form apro...