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Vintage Florentine Giltwood Box

$185.00

A charming Florentine giltwood box, hand-carved in low relief with a flourish of acanthus scrollwork across an ivory ground, the whole piece finished in gilt and stamped "Made in Italy" on the underside. Likely mid-20th century, this is a classic example of the Florentine decorative tradition — gesso worked over wood, gilded, and detailed by hand, a technique long associated with Florence's ateliers. The hinged lid opens to a lined interior, ready for jewelry, stationery, or simply as a decorative object on a shelf or vanity.

NOTE: Photo 2 is AI-generated styling inspiration to show how this piece might live in a room. All other photos depict the actual item, with the condition shown as-is.

A charming Florentine giltwood box, hand-carved in low relief with a flourish of acanthus scrollwork across an ivory ground, the whole piece finished in gilt and stamped "Made in Italy" on the underside. Likely mid-20th century, this is a classic example of the Florentine decorative tradition — gesso worked over wood, gilded, and detailed by hand, a technique long associated with Florence's ateliers. The hinged lid opens to a lined interior, ready for jewelry, stationery, or simply as a decorative object on a shelf or vanity.

NOTE: Photo 2 is AI-generated styling inspiration to show how this piece might live in a room. All other photos depict the actual item, with the condition shown as-is.

DIMENSIONS

13.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 2.25ʺH

MATERIALS

Giltwood

STYLES

Italian

PERIOD

Mid 20th Century

CONDITION

The condition is very good and fully functional. The gilding shows genuine wear consistent with age — rubbing along the high points and edges, along with light paint loss — adding to its lived-in charm.

Vintage Florentine Giltwood Box

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