$3,000
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional mid 19th century Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Curule Arm Chair. Features a
Leather, Walnut
$1,374
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs I have a pair, this auction
Wood
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
Iron
$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
Oak
$1,482Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
French Hand Carved Savonarola Stool or Bench Raised on Lion's Paws
Located in Sofia, BG
Comfortable French mahogany Savonarola stool raised on gracefully curved legs end with stylised
Wood
$1,640 / set
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins
Wood
Unavailable
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
Sold
H 43 in W 28 in D 23.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Mahogany Curule Savonarola Lion Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Renaissance Revival throne armchair. Made of mahogany featuring curule / savonarola
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 44.49 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchair Cherubs Riding Lions Angels Putti, circa 1800
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning heavily carved circa 1800 Savonarola
Walnut
Oak Lions Head Savonarola Chair
Located in New Windsor, NY
Carved oak Savonarola chair. Sumptuously carved paw feet, lions heads, leaf and scroll design
Mohair, Oak
Sold
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
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Maple Campaign armchair. Features an X frame with
Brass
Savonarola Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola chair with lion arms. Typical of the Italian
Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Vintage Neo Renaissance Style Lion Head Savonarola Throne Chair w/Mahogany Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Late 19th Century Neo Renaissance Style lion head Savonarola Throne chair with a mahogany
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Iron
Savonarola Style Carved Lion Head X-Form Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Savonarola style carved lion head and paw feet "X" form chair with upholstered cushion seat. The
Fabric, Wood
Walnut Savonarola Chairs with Carved Lion Head Arms Vintage, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous carved Savonarola style pair of chairs in walnut with lion heads for the arm ends. This is
Walnut
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.19 in D 20.28 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair Lion Masks
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & fully original pair of Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chairs in carved birch
Brass
Sold
H 43 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Antique Italian Renaissance Savonarola Throne Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique Italian Renaissance Savonarola throne armchairs with lion heads. Item remarkable
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Vintage Spanish Renaissance Leather Lion Carved Savonarola Throne Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Renaissance brown leather lion carved Savonarola Throne chairs - a pair. Item
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.87 in W 26.37 in D 18.5 in
19th Set of Four Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee featuring a lion shield in the
Walnut
20th Century Florentine Renaissance Carved Wood Savonarola Chair
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful typical Florentine Renaissance style carved wood folding Savonarola chair with lion
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Iron
$2,474 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
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
$10,034 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
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...
Suede, Fabric, Walnut
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with various foliage, the frame connecting down to the highly carved and decorative front sup...
Teak
French Art Deco Carved Walnut Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fans of the pioneering furniture designer Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann will delight in this glamorous French Art Deco period chaise with a swooping crest of a seat back that rises from the ...
Textile, Walnut
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...
Walnut
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$3,080
H 26 in Dm 37 in
Antique French Round Table Entry Sofa Foyer Coffee Table Renaissance Revival Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb highly carved late 19th century antique oak round entry, coffee, sofa, center, parlor or end table ~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s These versatile tables were ...
Oak
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.
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