A cassone is a large traditional Italian chest or coffer, often commissioned for a marriage to hold household linens and valuable goods. These marriage chests served as prominent pieces of furniture in wealthy households, frequently decorated with elaborate carvings, paintings or gilded motifs.

How do I identify a commode?

A commode is essentially a decorative chest of drawers designed for domestic use in reception rooms or bedrooms. Italian examples often display serpentine or bombe fronts, standing upon short legs and finished with marquetry, painted scenes or marble tops.

What woods were used?

Walnut serves as the predominant timber across Italian furniture-making, appearing in both solid form and as burr walnut veneer. Cabinet-makers also utilised cypress, cedar, fruitwood, satinwood and kingwood, often combining contrasting timbers for decorative inlay work.

How should I care for a painted chest?

Painted chests require careful placement away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the delicate pigments and gesso surfaces. Dusting should be performed gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying liquid polishes or modern cleaning solvents.

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An antique italian chest brings the presence of centuries of regional cabinet-making into a room, combining architectural timber forms with decorative painting, marquetry or carving.

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