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Dante Iron Savonarola Chair
Dante Iron Savonarola Chair

Dante Iron Savonarola Chair

By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw

Located in New Orleans, LA

TSA-517-V1 - Dante Iron Savonarola Chair Tara Shaw Casegoods Collection W:25 in D:22.50 in H:34.75 in

Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Savonarola Chairs
Mid Century Savonarola Chairs

Mid Century Savonarola Chairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of midcentury Roman inspired Savonarola chair in iron with brass finials and ornamentation.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Suede

Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs
Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs

Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs

Located in Toledo, OH

An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs. These unusual chairs feature a black lacquer finish with a pierced steel frame.

Category

20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair, Italy, late 19th Century. It is currently being reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and separate loose cushions.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair
1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair

1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A 1840s French Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair crafted in oak and distinguished by its sculptural, X-form silhouette.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008) Custom folding Savonarola chair.
Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008) Custom folding Savonarola chair.

Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008) Custom folding Savonarola chair.

By Phillip Lloyd Powell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is the one and only assembled Savonarola chair created by Phillip Lloyd Powell from his personal collection.

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Savonarola Chair
Antique Italian Savonarola Chair

Antique Italian Savonarola Chair

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Italian carved chair with leather seat and back. Measurements: Height: 34" Width: 27.5" Depth: 18.5"

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890

Located in Portland, OR

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival carved Savonarola chair circa 1890. This chair carved of fine walnut is a beautiful example of the Renaissance Revival movement that...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Pair of Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs, early 20th century
Antique Pair of Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs, early 20th century

Antique Pair of Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs, early 20th century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIRS With cerule form, probably early 20th century 33 1/2" H x 18 3/8" D x 26" W; 19 1/4" H to seat A very compelli...

Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Savonarola Chairs
A Pair of Savonarola Chairs

A Pair of Savonarola Chairs

Located in Tetbury, England

The wrought iron frames with slung red velvet seats and back rests, faded and worn with historic repairs, brass finial, cast iron paw foot.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly carved with scrolling vegetal motifs.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Early 20th Century Pair of Savonarola Chairs
Early 20th Century Pair of Savonarola Chairs

Early 20th Century Pair of Savonarola Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

This striking pair of early 20th century Savonarola chairs features sculptural metal frames paired with richly aged leather seating, inspired by the classic Renaissance folding form.

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!

19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!

Located in Austin, TX

Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800's to 1900's!!

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Savonarola Chairs With Blue Velvet Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Savonarola Chairs With Blue Velvet Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Savonarola Chairs With Blue Velvet Upholstery

By Maison Jansen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of Mid Century Roman inspired Savonarola chairs in iron with brass finials and ornamentation.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Also known as a Savonarola, the chair is named for the Italian Renaissance religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Vintage Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut
Vintage Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut

Vintage Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking Renaissance Revival Savonarola style chair crafted in carved walnut with a rich dark finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Chair And Ottoman
Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Chair And Ottoman

Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Chair And Ottoman

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Side/Vanity Chair and Ottoman This exquisite set features Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Savonarola si...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

A Highly Decorative Hollywood Regency Savonarola Chair
A Highly Decorative Hollywood Regency Savonarola Chair

A Highly Decorative Hollywood Regency Savonarola Chair

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The highly decorative & gilt patinated wrought iron & brass frame accented with foliate cast brass grips, the backrest, armrests & seat cushion covered in a striking ‘fau...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials

Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style.

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Set of Eight Italian Savonarola Armchairs, Brass & Steel, Mid-Century
Set of Eight Italian Savonarola Armchairs, Brass & Steel, Mid-Century

Set of Eight Italian Savonarola Armchairs, Brass & Steel, Mid-Century

By Dante Savonarola

Located in Stamford, CT

Created in Italy during the Midcentury period, this Savonarola chair features an iron structure with a shape inspired by the Curule seat designed duringRoman antiquity.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Four Italian Baroque Lion Head Savonarola Chairs
Set of Four Italian Baroque Lion Head Savonarola Chairs

Set of Four Italian Baroque Lion Head Savonarola Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive set of four Italian Florentine style 20th century carved Savonarola armchairs crafted from walnut. The chairs feature a campaign style scissor folding frame with curule f...

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs
Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs

Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six 1980’s Curule Armchairs. Extremely comfortable and well proportioned, these chairs would fit in a dining room setting or as accent chairs. In very good condition with brow...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame
White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame

White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Neoclassical 19th century Italian curule or Savonarola chair, white-painted wrought iron frame with turned brass accents

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870
Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870

Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

Located in Miami, FL

This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Savonarola Armchaira in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Pair of Italian Savonarola Armchaira in Amazingly Carved Walnut

Pair of Italian Savonarola Armchaira in Amazingly Carved Walnut

Located in Carimate, Como

Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back and the title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Gi...

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

These bench are also known as Dante chairs, Savonarola chairs, and throne benches. The wrought iron has a tough patinated metal finish.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Patinated Iron Savonarola Armchair with Luxurious Fringe
Antique Patinated Iron Savonarola Armchair with Luxurious Fringe

Antique Patinated Iron Savonarola Armchair with Luxurious Fringe

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Dramatic iron Savonarola chair with a bronze finish. The colorful new fabric is trimmed with long and lavish fringe in sage green.

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair in Solid Beechwood & Raw Cotton Canvas
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair in Solid Beechwood & Raw Cotton Canvas

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair in Solid Beechwood & Raw Cotton Canvas

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer this distinctive Mid-Century Modern folding chair, a refined interpretation of the iconic Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs from Italy circa 1890's. They feature heavy solid wood construction with great hand painted detailing.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"

By Dante Savonarola

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as ‘Prie-dieu‘. Hinging the chair back on the front of the arms transforms the chair i...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s

Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather seat and back, accented with br...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather seat and back, accented with br...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Made Brass and Steel Savonarola Armchairs C. 1940
Pair of Italian Made Brass and Steel Savonarola Armchairs C. 1940

Pair of Italian Made Brass and Steel Savonarola Armchairs C. 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The distinctive X-form base, characteristic of Savonarola chairs, not only provides structural integrity but also adds visual intrigue and architectural presence.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The crest rail carved with a shell and foliate motif on a stippled ground. Similar to a Savonarola chair, this type is known as sedia tenaglia.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Renaissance style chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style or Gothic style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, side chair or armchair with fine carving u...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Walnut

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
c. 1900, Savanarola Chair

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A turn-of-the-century, forged iron, Savonarola chair featuring incised brass arms above turned stretchers capped by four, large finials.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs
Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs

Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These were inspired by 16th-century Savonarola chairs but made larger for 19th-century dining rooms.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

Fratina by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
Fratina by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova

Fratina by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova

By Poltronova, Mario Ceroli

Located in Wien, AT

Inspired by the traditional Savonarola chair, Ceroli reduces the form to a sequence of interlocking wooden planes, transforming a classical typology into a bold, graphic silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture
Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture

Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

Also referred to as a savonarola chair. Original off-white and teal green painted finish.

Category

Vintage 1920s Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in good condition, the wood restored but the leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair w...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools
Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools

Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools

By John Vesey

Located in Dallas, TX

pair of designer John Vesey's (American, 1925-1992) classic folding benches / stools / curule seats in brushed aluminum with wood (walnut) armrests inspired by the Savonarola chair o...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs

Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey

By John Vesey

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed by John Vesey (1924-1992) circa 1958, the form of this folding bench/chair was inspired by antique Savonarola chair, yet both the design and the choice of material were radi...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Savonarola Chair, Year 1900

Savonarola Chair, Year 1900

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Savonarola chair, Made in Italy, Year 1900.  The frame is made of solid wood. The seat and back are ORIGINAL leather, attached with large upholstery nails. There is fringed trimmings...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool
Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame with twisted accents, brass cup feet and cannonball finials.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Oak "Savonarola" or "Dante" Chair~~early 20th Century These chairs, often called scissor or "X" chairs, are typically supported by two crossed or...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Savonarola Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of savonarola chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all savonarola chairs available were constructed with great care. Savonarola chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque savonarola chairs are consistently popular styles. Some savonarola chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller savonarola chairs, measuring 13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many savonarola chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi and Kessler Industries produced popular savonarola chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Savonarola Chairs?

Prices for savonarola chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, savonarola chairs begin at $350 and can go as high as $21,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,831.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Savonarola Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Savonarola chair is named after Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican priest in Florence, Italy in the late 1400s. One of these curved X-shaped chairs was found in his convent. Shop a collection of antique Savonarola chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Savonarola chair is a type of “X-chair” that developed in Italy during the Renaissance. Antique and modern examples alike are sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Savonarola chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.