The Collezioni Comunali was founded as a furnished museum. Some of its most prized furnishings are displayed in rooms 1, 2 and 4. The two wedding chests on the left side were acquired by the Council of Bologna in 1922 as part of the bequest of the Marquis Carlo Alberto Pizzardi.
They were originally in the castle of Ponte Poledrano (now San Marino di Bentivoglio), former country residence of the Bentivoglio family, then purchased by Marquis Pizzardi in the early 19th century. In the late 19th century, while working on the castle, Alfonso Rubbiani discovered and restored the two trunks.
They date to the 15th century and are attributed to the workshop of the De Marchi family from Crema  who worked in Bologna from 1458 to 1479, and who were also responsible for the engraved woodwork choir in the basilica of San Petronio.
The particular sarcophagus structure of the trunks was very common at the time, especially at the court of Ferrara. The several different techniques used, like carving, giltwood, pastiglia, fretwork and geometrical marquetry, show the influence of the new Renaissance techniques on the late Gothic tradition.
On the right side is a two piece walnut Bolognese cupboard from the early 17th century, it has a moulded cornice above four cupboard doors with moulded panels and bronze handles shaped like cherubs. The large prominent cornice contributes to the overall harmony of the structure. Also on this side, starting from the right, is a 17th century panelled chest, which came to the Collezioni as part of the Rusconi Bequest; the inlaid work on the top and panels dates to the early 20th century.
The second piece is an Emilian carved chest with a Gouache frieze over a rich decoration that dates to the 17th century. The top is missing, and the base and feet were added later. The checked coat of arms of the Pepoli family, who once owned this chest, is visible on the front. The last piece is a panelled chest with inlaid panels enclosed within geometrical moulded frames, it is an 18th century reproduction. In the middle of the room stand three Bolognese 17th century walnut tables.
They have a common structure of the period with turned legs connected by a box stretcher. The first table on entering the room has three drawers with wooden knobs and large carved stretcher blocks. On the table stand two 17th century pitchers with trefoil lips, decorated with coats of arms.
The statue on the central table is a 19th century copy of the preparatory study by Giambologna for the Neptune fountain (completed in 1566). The original is displayed in the Museo Civico Medievale (the Civic Museum of the Middle Ages).
Similar to the final sculpture dominating the fountain in Piazza Nettuno, the sea god holds his trident in his right hand. The two 17th century walnut armchairs placed on both sides of the entrance are upholstered with pressed leather and have carved giltwood flame finials. The chairs come from the Pepoli bequest and are part of a set of four, the remaining two are on display in room 2.