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Walnut Italian Baroque Mounted Cassone Bench
Unique Italian Baroque Metal Mounted Walnut Cassone Bench, with having elements of the 17th Century. The rectangular back mounted with silvered metal fretwork above a hinged seat opening to a storage compartment raised on columnar legs joined by the stretchers and then terminating in compressed bun feet. H:38" Seat H:22" W:40" D:13" A further description of Continental antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture.In general the cassone, or marriage coffer (hope chest), was a form on which the craftsman's skill was lavished. In addition to elaborate relief work and gilding, these coffers often were painted on the front and sides and occasionally inside the lid as well, with appropriate biblical or mythological scenes. Motifs popular with the Italianesque carvers usually included cupids, grotesque masks, scrolled foliage, and strapwork. This particular Walnut Mounted Coffer, is an early example of an exquisite Cassone Bench. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com.
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