$1,800
H 38 in W 24.25 in D 20.25 in
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...
Oak
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Arte De Mexico iron Savonarola Dante chairs also known as X chairs or Curule chairs.
Iron
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs.
Iron
$3,567Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 27.37 in D 24.81 in
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...
Tapestry, Mahogany
$14,000 / set
H 37.25 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Set of Eight Italian Savonarola Armchairs, Brass & Steel, Mid-Century
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 mid-20th century Italian Savonarola curule brass and steel armchairs with leather seat and back rest. They can be purchased as pairs for $3500. Each chair has four brass bal...
Brass, Steel
Dante Iron Savonarola Chair
By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
The gently curved backrest and black leather seat are meticulously detailed to provide both comfort and style, reflecting the craftsmanship of the mid-century era. TSA-517-V1 - Dant...
Iron
Florentine Savonarola Chair in Walnut Hand carved early 1900s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Striking Italian Savonarola or “Dante” chair crafted in carved wood and inspired by Renaissance prototypes.
Walnut
$10,434 / set
H 34.26 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs Carved ebonozed Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Solid and handsome Savonarola chair also called a "Dante" chair is beautifully carved warm naturally aged walnut.
Walnut
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.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Also known as throne chairs, Savonarola chairs, or Dante chairs.
Steel
Antique Italian Armchair in Carved Wood and Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and heavy saddle leather.
Brass
Savonarola Dante Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of Savonarola dante chairs made of hand-carved Anglo-Indian teakwood.
Teak
Set of Four Italian Iron and Bronze Savonarola Dante Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four Italian Savonarola armchairs or Dante chairs hand-crafted from iron.
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Italian Chair Made in 1940 by Iron Savonarola Dante
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful chair Italian Savonarola Dante chair. Features a bronze scissor-style frame that folds into Campaign style with brass-mounted end pieces and feet.
Brass
19th Century Italian Iron and Leather Savonarola Or Curule Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as Curule chairs.
Iron
19th Century Pair of Iron and Brass Savonarola Chairs
By Dante Savonarola
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully aged brass finials and hand forged iron with vintage rope detail wrapping the iron arms add detail to the fabric covered back and seat. In need of upholstery on vintage b...
Brass, Iron
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H 31 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Single Elegant Spanish Savonarola Chair circa 1900s Iron Leather & Brass
By Dante Savonarola
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly stylish and rare of handcrafted Spanish Savonarola iron chair with hand-tooled contoured leather seats and backs. Accented with turned brass columns and decorative mushroom f...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
17th Century Florentine Ebonized Savonarola Folding Chair
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian Florentine Ebonized wood Savonarola Chair inlaid with bone in renaissance revival style. Milan, Italy Circa 1880 "Savonarola are chairs named for the 15th century Florentine...
Bone, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 21.46 in D 17.52 in
4 Rare Iron Brown Leather Italian Savonarola Directors Chair Stools Part Suite
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare set of four Italian Savonarola wrought iron and brown leather armchairs These chairs are very comfortable and well made, they have a k...
Iron
Pair of Italian 20th Century Dante Style Backless Savonarola Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of walnut wood Dante style chairs from the early 20th century. This pair of antique chairs from Italy have the signature Savonarola or Dante style frames, whereas the...
Wood, Walnut
Dante, Savonarola or Crossing Hand Carved Wood Leather Heavy Chair
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dante or Savonarola wood and leather heavy chair.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.91 in W 24.22 in D 21.46 in
Pair of 16th Century Style Italian Dantesca Carved Wood Chairs Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian Dantesca Italian 16th century style chairs A wonderful and decorative pair in lovely vintage condition with origin...
Hardwood
Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Walunt Savonarola Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid and handsome Savonarola chair also called a "Dante" chair is beautifully carved warm naturally aged walnut.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century Carved Oak X-Frame Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of decorative carved oak Dante / Savonarola X-frame chairs circa 1900. Carved back with stylized coat of arms.
19th Century Italian Iron/Bronze Savonarola Dante Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Italian iron/bronze Savonarola Dante chair. Stunning Italian, iron and bronze Savonarola Dante chair.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Iron Savonarola Dante Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of Italian iron and brass Savonarola Dante chairs also known as x chairs or Curule chairs.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 28 in W 26 in D 17 in
19th Century Italian Iron, Bronze and Leather Savonarola Dante Or Curule Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stunning Italian iron and brass Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Savonarola Dante Campaign Iron Chair
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Savonarola Dante or Curyle chair! Or just basic X chair!
Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 26 in D 20 in
Renaissance Medieval Style Mahogany Lion Face X-Base Throne Chair Italy 1920s
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Italian Savonarola x-base chair having detailed hand carved mahogany lions face armrests with lion claw feet from the early 20th century. The chair collapses down for eas...
Iron
19th Century Italian Iron, Bronze, and Leather Savonarola Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Italian iron, bronze, and leather Savonarola or Dante chair also known as a Curule chair.
Iron
Italian Savonarola or Dante Chair/Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand wrought iron and brass bench or chair, with beautifully worn silk velvet seat and tassels.
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of Italian Savonarola Dante Curule Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare, classic vintage pair of curule Savonarola chairs, originally meant for Roman magistrates, is made with now aged tooled and gilded leather backs and a new replacement seat in ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
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.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available indi...
Wrought Iron
Sculptural Solid Wood Chair by Mobius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. On it's own or as a set, a contemporary classic. One American Black ...
Wood, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$7,531 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Cabinet 'Model 522' Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
This cabinet, model 522, designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, stands among the most expressive examples of Swedish modern design. The rectilinear mahogany case is entirely clad ...
Mahogany
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 95.5 in W 59.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / floral / acanthus theme. The...
Walnut
Mid Century Sectional Sofa att. to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional two piece sectional, having two curved sections, with an even arm and seat back. This sofa can be set up together, or each piece can be placed separately if that works be...
Upholstery
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. Seat H first seat 17" with cushion 21" D 16" W 20" ch...
Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
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