Northern Italian Provincial Confessional Box c.1780A completely one off piece! An amazing hand painted polychromed Northern Italian Confessional Box (working order). c. 1780. This rare item is not only the perfect confessional, but could be re purposed for many different uses. It is a stand alone work of art. Imagine it in a country house hallway, or a contemporary apartment. The front door swings open to reveal a small seat, shelf and either side two small windows, one with a wooden grill.