A rare example of an arcile or "knights' bin" in fine solid light walnut, remarkable for its exquisite workmanship and excellent original condition.
The upper section features the typical "donkey back" or double-sloping shape, derived from Gothic arched or sarcophagus burials. More valuable examples, such as this one, are embellished with gilded bronze studs that decorate the characteristic raised panels. The refinement of the piece is accentuated by the presence of three lower drawers and prominent upward-facing side frames, which, according to tradition, were used to hang horse tack. The typical shape of the lid was also used to lean horse saddles on.
The name "arcile" may derive from the shape of the piece of furniture (the aforementioned Gothic arch) or from the same use of the furniture by those who practiced chivalry and horsemanship in ancient times. This explains the second name of the arcile, namely: "knights' bin", which derives from the words: archer, bow and saddle.
Inside, these very particular pieces of furniture were used to store flours, bread and food like real pantries.
Excellent state of preservation, in original patina.
Emilia-Romagna: last decade of the sixteenth century.
Measurements: width cm. 171 (mobile body cm. 158,5) - depth cm. 69
height cm. 115.
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