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What is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat?

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What is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat?
Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Italian Dante Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of exquisite Italian wood "Dante" style chairs from the early 20th century. These feature x
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of "Flame" Rosewood Ecru White Bouclé Chairs by Dante LaTorre, Italy, 1960
By Pozzi & Verga, Dante LaTorre
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of midcentury Italian Flame chairs newly upholstered, 1960s. A pair of very rare and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery, Bouclé, Rosewood

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Located in Tyler, TX
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

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By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

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By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
base. Created in Italy during the Midcentury period, this Savonarola chair features an iron structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Dolmen White Chair by Margherita Rui
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and glamorous accent to sophisticated contemporary decor, this chair is a timeless
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

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