A beautiful vintage Italian Sorrento inlaid musical chess table, dating from the mid to late 20th century (circa 1950s–1970s). Crafted in the renowned Sorrento Ware style from the Campania region of Italy, this elegant piece showcases traditional wood marquetry with an attractive inlaid chessboard top and graceful Queen Anne style cabriole legs.
The hinged top opens to reveal divided storage compartments, making it ideal as a sewing table, jewellery box, games table or occasional side table. Beneath the storage section sits the original mechanical music box.
The music box is not currently working and will require removal and cleaning or restoration, as the mechanism shows signs of age and surface rust. The table itself remains an attractive decorative piece with excellent storage and classic Italian craftsmanship.
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Good vintage condition overall with age-related wear. There is wear and rubbing around the edges and corners of the tabletop, along with light marks consistent with age and use. The music box mechanism is present but has stopped working and shows rust, so will require servicing or restoration. The storage compartments are clean and the lid opens and closes as intended.
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