Cassapanca

Unknown

third quarter 16th century · Walnut · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Carved walnut furniture was highly prized and sought after to adorn Florentine palaces. This piece did double service—used for seating and for storage. Its Italian name, cassapanca, translates as "chest-bench."

Artist

Unknown

Date

third quarter 16th century

Medium

Walnut

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, funds from various donors, 1958