19th Century Antique Italian Painted Chest of Drawers With Painted Bird and Floral Motif

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A whimsical Italian cassettone or dresser, dated to the 1800s, with later decorative hand-painted facade featuring a floral and bird … Read more A whimsical Italian cassettone or dresser, dated to the 1800s, with later decorative hand-painted facade featuring a floral and bird motif. The chest is washed in a warm cream hue and drawers are decorated with scrollwork, curling acanthus leaves, delicate flowers, and sweet pink bows. The sides feature a romantic natural scene- a colorful bird perched on a pine tree. The pared-down silhouette, with clean lines and square tapered legs, is a beautiful canvas for the ornate and colorful decoration. The top is hand painted to mimic a dark marble stone. Not only beautiful, this chest is sizable and offers ample, functional storage. Overall, the dresser is in lovely condition, with drawers that slide smoothly. As shown in the pictures there are some splits and chips in the paint. This intricately hand-painted chest is at once a functional storage solution and a statement piece. See less