Cassone (Italian blanket chest) and two side chairs of dark walnut are impressive in proportion. All feature ornate carving throughout, including a gargoyle type face in roundel on center of pierced seat back. Cassone has initials A.S. carved on back and a hinged seat that opens to reveal a large storage area. Arms of cassone are in the form of an animal head. Chairs are somewhat unusual in that the front and back legs are a solid piece of carved wood, each ending in two feet. Cassone apprx 59"T x 60"W x 22"D, chairs apprx 44"T x 16"W x 16"D.
2,800/3,500
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