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This mid-century Italian Florentine jewelry chest exemplifies the theatrical elegance associated with postwar Italian decorative arts. Hand-finished in traditional Florentine …
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This mid-century Italian Florentine jewelry chest exemplifies the theatrical elegance associated with postwar Italian decorative arts. Hand-finished in traditional Florentine gilt, the chest features a softly serpentine silhouette, cabriole legs, and six graduated drawers.
The surface is richly layered with gold leaf over warm blush undertones, accented by incised foliate and scroll motifs typical of Florentine workshop production. The proportions and ornament align closely with Hollywood Regency interiors, where European revival forms were reinterpreted for glamorous mid-century living.
Both sculptural and functional, this piece was designed to sit atop a vanity or dressing table, offering refined storage while serving as a decorative focal object. A classic example of Italian artisan décor bridging old-world craft and modern domestic luxury.
Measures: 7.5"H x 13.5"W x 4.5"D
Weight: 2.5 lbs
Origin: Italy
Style: Florentine / Hollywood Regency
Age: Mid Century
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- Dimensions
- 13.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold Leaf
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Excellent, minor scuffing Condition: Excellent, minor scuffing less
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