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What is Dante chair?
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A dante chair, also known as a scissor chair, X-chair or Savonarola chair, is a chair that is crafted with two crossed supports. It is one of the oldest forms of a chair. Shop a collection of dante chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Pair Of Antique Italian Carved Sgabello Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Antique pair of figural heavily carved walnut sgabello chairs.
Winged figures and baroque designs.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$3,275 / set
Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Oak Sgabello Chairs Italy
Located in Almelo, NL
Antique Pair of Figural Heavily Carved Walnut Sgabello Chairs with Baroque Motifs, 18th–19th Century
A stunning pair of figural sgabello chairs, intricately carved from rich walnut ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Sgabello Chairs with Inlay
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking pair of Italian sgabello chairs dating from the early 20th century, distinguished by their architectural silhouettes and geometric bone inlay.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Black Walnut
Pair 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabello Chairs with Female Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or hallway with this finely carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Handcrafted in Italy circa 1860, each Renaissance-style seat is sculpted from solid walnut an...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Sgabello is a type of chair or stool typically elaborately carved originating in Renaissance Italy.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Sgabello Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Meant to be used as ornament and typically placed in a hallway. Well carved overall. Shows lots of age and is in good condition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
