Roberto Ducci Firenze Hand-Painted Florentine Wood Charger and Bookends

This set consists of a circular charger (platter) and two pairs of bookends, crafted in the traditional Florentine wood style associated with Roberto Ducci of Florence, Italy. The pieces are constructed from wood composites and feature the classic gesso and gold leaf (gilt) or silver-toned borders characteristic of 20th-century Italian decorative arts. The central artwork on each piece depicts Renaissance-era scenes, specifically battles and courtly life, utilizing the decoupage technique or hand-painted transfers that mimic old-world frescoes and tapestries. The color palette is dominated by muted earth tones, reds, and golds, typical of the mid-20th-century Florentine revival style (c. 1950s-1970s). The charger features an equestrian battle scene, while the bookends display knights and figures in period-appropriate attire. Condition-wise, the items exhibit a natural aged patina with visible shelf wear along the gilded edges and minor scuffing on the flat surfaces. The distressed aesthetic is intentional to provide an antique appearance, but some genuine wear is visible around the corner edges of the bookends. These pieces represent a high quality of Italian craftsmanship often found in mid-century boutique exports, functioning as both functional home decor and historical tributes to Florence's artistic heritage.