Decorative 18th Century Oak Carved Cassone, with center panel carving of Heraldic detail flanked by each side panel of detailed floral motif, H:27" W:53"  More »

Decorative 18th Century Oak Carved Cassone, with center panel carving of Heraldic detail flanked by each side panel of detailed floral motif, H:27" W:53" D:24". A further description of Continental antique furniture, from the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture. In general the cassone, or marriage coffer (hope chest), was a form on which the craftsman's skill was lavished. In addition to elaborate relief work and gilding, the cassone's often were painted on the front and sides and occasionally inside the lid as well, with appropriate biblical or mythological scenes. Motifs popular with the Italianesque carvers usually included cupids, grotesque masks, scrolled foliage, and strapwork. This particular Oak Cassone, is an early example of an exquisite craftmanship made for a prominent family in the Northern Country. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com.   « Less

Spanish Colonial Oak Chest on Stand, 18th Century to early 19th Century, the top having carved portraits of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in good condition, the top opens  More »

Spanish Colonial Oak Chest on Stand, 18th Century to early 19th Century, the top having carved portraits of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in good condition, the top opens with a support. Dimensions including the stand H:41" L:39" D:22" Chest itself H:20.5" W:35.5" D:20". Primary wood is Oak with images of Saints in arched Gothic colums, the base is with same motif and probably of the same period. A further description of Continental antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture. In general the cassone, or marriage coffer (hope chest), was a form on which the craftsman's skill was lavished. In addition to elaborate relief work and gilding, these coffers often were painted on the front and sides and occasionally inside the lid as well, with appropriate biblical or mythological scenes. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com. This is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Oak Chest of high relief portraits: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella displayed on a stand with detailed figural carvings and architectural details, when you open the cassone (chest) you have the support for the top lid, in good condition and patina both Chest and stand.   « Less

Decorative Black Painted Chest with a Metal top with chasing motif on the top, it is very practical for a guest room for function having 8 drawers and 2 pull outs aobve the  More »

Decorative Black Painted Chest with a Metal top with chasing motif on the top, it is very practical for a guest room for function having 8 drawers and 2 pull outs aobve the drawers.H:35 1/4" W:32 1/4" D:16.5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

18th Century Iron Mounted Coffer, Lockbox with Handles, the iron clad Lockbox still has traces of early blue decoration. With a triple lock mechanism and iron lined interior  More »

18th Century Iron Mounted Coffer, Lockbox with Handles, the iron clad Lockbox still has traces of early blue decoration. With a triple lock mechanism and iron lined interior and the double carrying handles still maintain their appearance while overall the coffer has patina of age for such an early piece, H:22: W:41.4" D:24".   « Less

Antique 19th C. American Pine Blanket Chest on straight feet with orginal strapwork hinges. H:24" W:4'2" D:22 1/4". This Early American blanket chest is  More »

Antique 19th C. American Pine Blanket Chest on straight feet with orginal strapwork hinges. H:24" W:4'2" D:22 1/4". This Early American blanket chest is similar in style of an earlier New England chest dated 1792. Chests were common in Colonial and Early American homes since closets were quite rare. Many chests were dated and bore the name or initials of the maker/owner, especially if they were orginally made as a hope chest. Authentic chests of this period were constructed entirely of solid stock, typically made of maple, walnut, birch, butternut, cherry, pine, or whatever wood was handy. The solid-stock-throughout construction did not present a wood movement problem, since early homes, with little insulation and no central heating, were not subject to the prolonged dry winter heat produced by modern heating systems. This particular blanket chest would serve functionally as a coffee table or storage at the end of the bed, it is a very decorative piece. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Diminutive Hump Back Trunk with decorative detail and leather handles on each side, the inside is with soft green paper and in good condition, H:17.5" W:26"  More »

Diminutive Hump Back Trunk with decorative detail and leather handles on each side, the inside is with soft green paper and in good condition, H:17.5" W:26" D:15". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Cassone, with a hinged top, egg and dart paneled sides with heriboned and swagged garlands centered by a shield catouche on  More »

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Walnut Cassone, with a hinged top, egg and dart paneled sides with heriboned and swagged garlands centered by a shield catouche on canted paw feet. H:22" W:5' D:21" A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture. The furniture of the early Italian Renaissance is often restrained, with beautiful, simple designs carved in walnut, for more elaborate work, sculpture in low relief and stucco modelled in intricate patterns were much used.. In general the cassone, or marriage coffer (hope chest), was a form on which the craftsman's skill was lavished. In addition to elaborate relief work and gilding, these coffers often were painted on the front and sides and occasionally inside the lid as well, with appropriate biblical or mythological scenes. Motifs popular with the Italian carver included cupids, grotesque masks, scrolled foliage, and strapwork. This particular Cassone carved in walnut with well detailed carving and would adorn any room. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com   « Less

An Exceptional Paint Decorated Walnut Cassone, from the Late Gothic (12th Century)or Early Renaissance Period (14th Century), likely from Florence. The rectangular hinged top  More »

An Exceptional Paint Decorated Walnut Cassone, from the Late Gothic (12th Century)or Early Renaissance Period (14th Century), likely from Florence. The rectangular hinged top above a case with three painted panels, the first depicting a festival with court jestures in a picturesque scene, the second depicting armorial, the third depicting an interior perspective of the Lady of the House, and the case sides painted with tracery raised on lion form supports. H:26.5" W:5'9" D:22" A further description of Italian antique furniture: From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The growth of a wealthy and powerful bourgeoisie caused the building of more substantial houses and a demand for good furniture. Italian Renaissance furniture shows a strong architectural bias, and the purpose of the piece, as in Roman furniture, was subordinate to its form. The furniture of the early Italian Renaissance is often restrained, with beautiful, simple designs carved in walnut For more elaborate work, sculpture in low relief and stucco modelled in intricate patterns were much used. The stucco was usually gilded all over and picked out in bright colours. In general the cassone, or marriage coffer (hope chest), was a form on which the craftsman's skill was lavished. In addition to elaborate relief work and gilding, these coffers often were painted on the front and sides and occasionally inside the lid as well, with appropriate biblical or mythological scenes. Motifs popular with the Italian carver included cupids, grotesque masks, scrolled foliage, and strapwork. This Highly Decorative Cassone is with an interior compartment. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com .   « Less

1950's Mirrored Chest

1950's Mirrored Chest   « Less

THIS ITEM IS SOLD --- Faux Grain Chest with two drawers side by side on turned feet, original yellow-ochre graining over pine and poplar, original hinges and locks and wooden  More »

THIS ITEM IS SOLD --- Faux Grain Chest with two drawers side by side on turned feet, original yellow-ochre graining over pine and poplar, original hinges and locks and wooden knobs, excellent condition, circa 1830, Mid-Atlantic States origin, form is typical of Pennsylvania. Height 27-1/2'', Width 42'', Depth 19-1/2''. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** Status: For Sale Reference#: 6081912TB Condition: Excellent Year: circa 1830 Country: American Height: 27.5 in. (69.85 cm) Depth: 19.5 in. (49.53 cm) Width: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Title: Blanket Chest   « Less