Collection of Champagne Grape Baskets

ORIGIN : ITALY, TUSCANY PERIOD : 16th CENTURY DIMENSIONS : Height : 73 cm Length : 180 cm Depth: 57 cm Good condition Walnut wood This significant Florentine cassone in the shape of a sarcophagus features a beautiful front panel flanked at the corners by two mascarons surrounded by voluted acanthus leaves. It rests on two lion's paw feet at the front. The decoration includes a beautiful frieze of scales at the bottom, which continues on the sides. Above this, in the center, a scrollwork cartouche once bore coats of arms. On either side, there is an abundant vegetal decor with vine branches and sumptuous grape clusters. The domed top lid is adorned around its edge with a wide frieze featuring a scale motif, harmoniously matching the lower cornice. This beautiful cassone is interesting for several reasons. The choice of ornamentation is not random. Grapes have numerous meanings and are often associated with fertility, especially when represented on a wedding cassone...

19th century monumental English harvest basket, great at the foot of a bed or amazing coffee table.

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any interior next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bath...

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...

Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron. Europe, 19th Century. A very decorative antique basket chest in wicker and wrought iron. Beautifully aged. Great simple design with ...

Vintage Cane Large Strong Log or Storage Basket – Ideal for Country House or Hotel This impressive cane log or storage basket, dating from the first half of the 20th century, is a r...

Fantastic French Riviera style decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This unique object was made in Italy during the 1970s. This stunning large decorative...

Antique Vintage Cane Large Strong Log or Storage Basket – Ideal for Country House or Hotel This impressive cane log or storage basket, dating from the first half of the 20th century...

Antique Vintage very large strong boulangerie basket. Would make an oh so impressive log basket for a country house or hotel. These are so hard to f...