An Italian Renaissance carved walnut and fruitwood marquetry cassapanca incorporating 16th century elements

With scattered age and construction cracls, detns and abrasions. Scattered old worm damage resulting in minor losses of wood in a few areas; not extensive. Inlay partially probably 19th century, now slightly lifting in areas and with small losses minor areas. Further 19th century elements. In good condition.
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The cassapanca was an ingenious combination of a chest and seat furniture which evolved from the chest and wall bench and first appeared in Italy in the 15th century.  It would appear to have originated in Florence, was raised on a dias with one or two steps, and monumental in form and executed with the same superlative craftsmanship that distinguished all Florentine furniture of the period.  It was, however, produced in other regions of Italy following on from the Florentine originals.  In the homes of the aristocracy and upper classes, the cassapanca enjoyed a prominent position in the living apartment where it would be covered with cushions and the master of the house would hold court whilst seated upon it.