Italian Wood Cannister Appraisal

Italian Florentine Three-Tier Stacked Wood Cannister with Toile Decoration

This is a decorative three-tier stacked wooden cannister set, representative of the Mid-Century Italian Florentine or Florentia style. The item stands on a flared pedestal base and is topped with a conical lid featuring a rounded finial. The overall construction consists of wooden segments joined by gilded bands with a slightly distressed gold leaf or metallic paint finish. The exterior of each tier is wrapped in decorative paper featuring a classical ‘Toile de Jouy’ style monochromatic hunt or pastoral scene in shades of sepia, forest green, and dark brown. The imagery depicts figures on horseback and intricate landscape details, likely inspired by 18th-century etchings. The set shows a warm, aged patina consistent with an age ranging from the 1950s to the 1970s. Visible condition observations include minor surface wear on the gilded edges and slight fading or discoloration of the paper imagery due to environmental exposure. There are no immediate signs of structural damage or heavy repairs. This pieces are often marked on the underside with a 'Made in Italy' stamp or a 'Florentia' label. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality Italian decorative exports of the mid-20th century, blending traditional woodworking with decoupage techniques.