When was the Savonarola chair invented?

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.

Why is it called a Savonarola chair?

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.

What is the most comfortable folding chair?

The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.

Who designed the folding chair?

Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.

What are the chairs that fold up called?

Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.

Who invented the folding chair?

Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.

Do butterfly chairs fold up?

Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.

Savonarola Folding Chair

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900

$5,500

H 27.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool

$2,500

H 33 in W 35 in D 22 in

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

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Materials

Iron

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

$896 / set

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian folding chairs model "Savonarola", 1960s Intact and in excellent

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

$3,400

H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

Located in Miami, FL

in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed

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Materials

Walnut

Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair

$2,300

H 33 in W 24.5 in D 17 in

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. Featuring an

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes

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

$9,995

H 32.25 in W 35.5 in D 26.5 in

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

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Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870

$1,450

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 14 in

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.

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Materials

Wood

Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.

$3,950

H 38 in W 29 in D 18 in

Islamic Moorish Peacock Armchair with Brass Inlays Anglo-Indian 19th c.

By Tony Duquette, British Raj

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo Indian Savonarola Inlaid Moorish Peacock armchair. Savonarola Arabian Islamic Folding

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Materials

Brass

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20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

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H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 10.24 in

20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair with lion

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Mid-20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs

Pair Of Italian Or Spanish Moorish Style Folding Chairs, 19th C

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H 42.52 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in

Pair Of Italian Or Spanish Moorish Style Folding Chairs, 19th C

Located in London, GB

Pair of Savonarola style folding chairs with bone inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bone

Italian 17th Century Folding Savonarola Chair, circa 1650-1680

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H 35.5 in W 27 in D 21 in

Italian 17th Century Folding Savonarola Chair, circa 1650-1680

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a very striking? Italian 17th century folding Savonarola chair, retaining its original

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Antique 1650s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Vintage Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair

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H 32.25 in W 27.25 in D 20 in

Vintage Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair

Located in San Carlos, CA

We are offering you a wonderful antique or vintage Savonarola chair in walnut with detailed wood

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Florentine Ebonized Savonarola Folding Chair

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H 38 in W 27 in D 13 in

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

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Savonarola Chairs

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H 37 in W 27.25 in D 19 in

Pair of Savonarola Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Italian Renaissance style Savonarola folding chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs

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H 41.75 in W 27 in D 23 in

Pair of Vintage Brass Inlay Savonarola Folding Chairs and Table, 3 Pcs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Savonarola chairs with intricate brass inlay of flowers and scrollwork on the backs, arms

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Mid-20th Century African Moorish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Savonarola Chair

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H 38 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in

Savonarola Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

19th Century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola chair with lion arms. Typical of the Italian

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Walnut

20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair

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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in

20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

brass rings. The Savonarola chair design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped chair that was very

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Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 22 in

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

Located in North York, ON

Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

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Italian Late Renaissance Walnut Folding Savonarola Chair, 17th Century

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H 37.25 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

Italian Late Renaissance Walnut Folding Savonarola Chair, 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a shield carved removable back crest held in place by wooden screw over a folding chair with

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20th Century Italian Renaisscance Mahogany Savonarola Chair X Folding Seat

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H 28.25 in W 19 in D 24.25 in

20th Century Italian Renaisscance Mahogany Savonarola Chair X Folding Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

Solid mahogany Italian made Savonarola chair. Circa 1980s. Traditional styling with an X form

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Italian Savonarola Chair

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H 37.5 in W 30 in D 21 in

Italian Savonarola Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian 16th century 'Sedia Savonarola', a folding chair in beech and walnut with incised

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Pair of Italian Steel and Bronze Chairs

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H 51.5 in W 28 in D 24 in

Pair of Italian Steel and Bronze Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

Savonarola style folding chairs with Curule form bases. Backs and seats are gilt embossed taupe

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

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Set of Four Walnut Savonarola Chairs

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H 32 in W 25 in D 16 in

Set of Four Walnut Savonarola Chairs

Located in New Windsor, NY

Set of four carved walnut folding Savonarola style chairs, circa 1960-1970. Very good quality

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Renaissance Armchairs

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Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Italian Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian walnut Savonarola folding chairs. The chairs have a nicely carved back, green loose

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Pair of Renaissance Revival Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs, circa 1880

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H 29.75 in W 24 in D 17.25 in

Pair of Renaissance Revival Walnut Savonarola Folding Chairs, circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Italian hand-carved walnut Savonarola folding Campaign chairs, circa 1880

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

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Brass

Savonarola Folding Chair with Inlays British India

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H 38 in W 24 in D 18 in

Savonarola Folding Chair with Inlays British India

Located in Atlanta, GA

A folding chair in the form of "Savonarola" with exquisite inlays from British India circa 19th

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Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Folding Savonarola Chair

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H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 17 in

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Folding Savonarola Chair

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Walnut Savonarola folding chair, made in Italy, circa 1890. "Savonarola are chairs named for the

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

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Italian Renaissance Folding Savonarola Chair

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H 31.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Italian Renaissance Folding Savonarola Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare folding chair, known as a 'Pincer' chair, or Sedia Tanaglia. Northern Italian, mid-15th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Chairs

Pair of Syrian Folding Savonarola Chairs

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H 40.75 in W 26 in D 23 in

Pair of Syrian Folding Savonarola Chairs

Located in Toronto, CA

. Arabic inscription on the back rails. These chairs have a gorgeous patina. While they are foldable, we

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs

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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 19 in

Set of Six Italian Folding Savonarola Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Set of six fine Italian Savonarola Chairs. Folding Curule form frames feature carved Lion Head

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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Renaissance Revival Folding Savonarola or Faldstool Chair

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H 33.75 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Walnut Renaissance Revival Folding Savonarola or Faldstool Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A walnut Savonarola or faldstool chair with neo-classical design, having a upholstered seat, the

Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs / Benches Folding

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H 21 in W 34.5 in D 25 in

Pair of Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs / Benches Folding

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of iron and leather Savonarola chairs / benches folding. A fine antique pair of Savonarola

Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Mahogany Savonarola Folding X Figural Dragon Throne Arm Chair Sea

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 21.5 in

Antique Carved Mahogany Savonarola Folding X Figural Dragon Throne Arm Chair Sea

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Savonarola mahogany Campaign arm chair. Features a serpentine X frame with dragon / lion

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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Armchairs

Materials

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19th Century Italian Iron/Bronze Savonarola Dante Chair

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H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 23 in

19th Century Italian Iron/Bronze Savonarola Dante Chair

Located in Vero Beach, FL

, a heavier version of the X-form chair, does not fold. Savonarola derives from a chair found in the

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Style Carved Ashwood Savonarola Chair with Leather Seat, 19thc

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H 33 in W 29 in D 23 in

Italian Baroque Style Carved Ashwood Savonarola Chair with Leather Seat, 19thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

ashwood "Savonarola" style chair folds for ease of transport and placement and has a faded leather seat

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Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Tuscan Folding Chairs

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H 31 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in

Tuscan Folding Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of walnut and leather ( seat and back ) Tuscan Savonarola folding chairs ( Circa 1800 )

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Savonarola Folding Rocking Intarsia Chair

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H 44 in W 29 in D 17 in

Savonarola Folding Rocking Intarsia Chair

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Savonarola Turkish Folding and Rocking Campaign Chair, carved wood with mother of pearl intarsia

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Folding Savonarola Chair

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H 33.1 in W 27 in D 10.2 in

Mid-20th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Folding Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Typical Florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair. Excellent vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tuscan Walnut and Leather ‘Savonarola’ Folding Hall Chairs, circa 1860

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H 34 in W 27 in D 22.8 in

Pair of Tuscan Walnut and Leather ‘Savonarola’ Folding Hall Chairs, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of well proportioned Tuscan walnut and leather ‘Savonarola’ folding hall chairs, circa

Category

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Materials

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20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

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H 33.1 in W 27 in D 10.2 in

20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical Florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair with lion

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Savonarola Chairs

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H 31 in W 26 in D 18 in

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Savonarola Chairs

Located in London, GB

Unusual pair of Italian wrought iron folding Savonarola chairs. The backs terminate in brass ball

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Tuscan Walnut Folding Chairs

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H 32 in W 28 in D 21 in

Pair of Tuscan Walnut Folding Chairs

Located in London, GB

Pair of Tuscan Walnut & Leather Folding Savonarola Chairs 19th Century (with replaced leather)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

IRON WITH BRASS ACCENTED SAVONAROLA STYLE FOLDING CHAIR

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H 32 in W 25 in D 17 in

IRON WITH BRASS ACCENTED SAVONAROLA STYLE FOLDING CHAIR

Located in Hudson, NY

A CREWEL-FAUX SUEDE UPHOLSTERED FOLDING IRON SAVONAROLA STYLE ARM CHAIR - ORIGINALLY PRICED AT

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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Good Antique Italian Savanarola Chairs

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H 36 in W 25 in D 19 in

A Pair of Good Antique Italian Savanarola Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of good 19th century folding Savonarola chairs with X shaped folding frame and original

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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Italian Carved Wood Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

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H 36 in W 26.4 in D 11 in

Italian Carved Wood Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical Florentine neo renaissance carved wood folding Savonarola chair. Very good

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

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H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical Florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

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H 33.1 in W 25.6 in D 17.7 in

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wood Savonarola Chair

Located in Firenze, IT

Beautiful typical Florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair. Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the savonarola folding chair you’re looking for. Each savonarola folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the savonarola folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A savonarola folding chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Savonarola Folding Chair?

A savonarola folding chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,120, while the lowest priced sells for $470 and the highest can go for as much as $7,200.

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.

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