Siena Painted Cassone
A richly decorated Italian cassone inspired by seventeenth-century painted marriage and storage chests, combining ochre-gold and warm umber panels with black floral ornament, architectural arches and a distinctive central escutcheon.
Description
The front is organised into two large arched fields of scrolling floral decoration, flanked by narrow ornamented panels and framed with deeply profiled mouldings. Black arabesques contrast with the warm painted ground, while the lower frieze and square end supports carry further geometric and scrolling motifs. A discreet PKK cartouche occupies the centre of the lower apron. The hinged lid opens to a spacious chest interior with a small bank of compartments, making the piece both decorative and practical. The overall effect is richly historical without requiring an antique provenance.
Historical Reference
Inspired by seventeenth-century Italian cassone traditions. This is a proposed newly manufactured interpretation, not an original antique.
Dimensions
To be confirmed for the individual commission.
Materials
Selected hardwood carcass and framing, decorative painted panels in ochre, umber and black, traditional-style darkened metal fittings. The precise timber, decorative method and protective finish will be established with the maker.
Construction
Substantial framed chest construction, reinforced hinged lid, secure hardware and fitted internal compartments. The lid support, panel stability and protective finish will be agreed at the manufacturing stage.
Customisation
Dimensions, internal storage layout, painted decoration and finish can be developed for an individual commission. Inspired by seventeenth-century Italian cassoni; not presented as an original antique.