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A cassone is a multifunctional piece of furniture that emerged during the Italian Renaissance. With its low boxy shape and sturdy construction, the piece worked as a bench. It also doubled as a storage chest. Unmarried Italian women often used them as marriage chests to hold household items they would one day use in their new homes. On 1stDibs, find a range of cassone chests.
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16TH CENTURY MUSEUM QUALITY EXHiBITION HAND CARVED ITALIAN CASSONE DESK TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, very large, Exhibition / Museum quality, hand carved 16th Century southern Italian Cassone desk
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Antique 16th Century Italian Desks
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Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Cassone Wedding Chest with Hand-Carved Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests
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Walnut
$5,550
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone
Located in High Point, NC
This early 17th-century Italian cassone, crafted in walnut circa 1630, exemplifies the ceremonial
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
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Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed walnut Italian cassone or chest is from the late 17th century approx. circa
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
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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
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
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Iron
$9,492 Sale Price
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