Florentine Savonarola Chair in Walnut Hand carved early 1900s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Renaissance Savonarola chair from the 1930s made of carved walnut and restored with shellac treatment
Walnut
$114,461 / set
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
It took the name of sedia Savonarola because of its emergence during the Florentine government of friar Girolamo Savonarola between 1494 and 1498.
Walnut
Chair with foldings slats, called "Savonarole"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
On the armrests are carved small rosettes Steady, regal and comfortable, the sedia Savonarola appears to have been the seat of the scholars.
Wood, Walnut
Carved Renaissance Revival Dantesca Chair with Lion Heads, France, 19th C.
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
An impressive carved Dantesca chair (sedia dantesca), also known as a Savonarola chair or fauteuil Dagobert, in the Renaissance Revival style: an armchair with crossed X-legs, armres...
Brocade, Hardwood
Italian Savonarola Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian 16th century 'Sedia Savonarola', a folding chair in beech and walnut with incised decoration.
Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia Savonarola, Made in Italy, Anno 1900. La struttura è in legno massello.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian Walnut and Leather Sedia del Campo Savonarola Chairs, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
They are also referred to as Savonarola chairs which derives from a chair found in the convent of San Marco in Florence which was used by the 15th century Italian Dominican priest Gi...
Leather, Walnut
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. This beauti...
Walnut, Suede
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
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.
Wood
$1,895
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Monumental Ornately Carved Barrel Back Throne Chair with Figural Details
Located in Perkasie, PA
Title Monumental Ornately Carved Barrel Back Throne Chair with Figural Details, circa 1990s Description A dramatic monumental carved throne chair, dating to approximately the 1990s,...
Mahogany
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. The sculptural X-form base and carved back stretcher reference classic Florent...
Walnut
Antique French Chair, FR-0300
Located in Longmont, CO
Antique French Chair Item #: FR-0300 Dimensions: 40.5"H X 20"W X 25"D Seat Height: 15.5"
Wood
$2,295
H 41 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
1800's Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair Carved Figural Lion Heads & Claw Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Antique Victorian mahogany armchair with hand carved figural lion heads & claw feet. Vintage golden yellow velvet upholstery with gimp trim, sprung with Jute webbing, & coil...
Metal
18th century Swedish Baroque Carved Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish Baroque carved wooden armchair. The tall back features a solid, flat central splat. The heavily ornamented crest rail is carved in deep relief, displaying a cent...
Wood
$2,976
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...
Walnut
$3,891
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut polished to wax. Armrests ending with two finely hand-carved heads of lion: type of finish produced to in...
Walnut
Set Of Three Renaissance Style Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Three Renaissance Style Armchairs – 19th Century Elegant set of three curule armchairs in carved wood in the Renaissance style, dating from the 19th century. Each armchair fe...
Wood
Antique Baroque Style Highback Throne Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Freehold, NJ
This rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair features solid wood construction, beautifully carved arms, highly detailed turned frame, and further carved back panel...
Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Four Flemish Baroque Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With a square back and seat upholstered in 17th century distressed needlepoint. Barely twist arms and legs with female bust arm terminals. H form conforming stretchers.
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
Leather, Oak
Vintage Italian Throne Chair, Hardwood, Savonarola Style, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Hardwood
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. This Italian Renaissance style Savonarola chair, dating back to circa 1900, is a sple...
Walnut
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Francisco, US
A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...
Leather, Wood
$2,976
H 46.07 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani Excellent conditions Measures cm: H 86/117 W 120 D 50 The fabulous Giordani pram, an important piece o...
Steel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare old Japanese wooden low table, believed to date from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The tabletop is made from a single solid slab o...
Wood
$13,375
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
By Cantu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...
Walnut, Burl
Venetian King Bed - Square HB
By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
This canopy bed features sculptural finials inspired by traditional Venetian roof finials, a detail deeply rooted in the city’s rich architectural heritage. The design draws from the...
Metal, Gold Leaf
$142,000 / set
H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Dining Set in Carved Pine
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, unique set of seven dining armchairs with table, solid pine, Italy, 1970s This unique dining ensemble is among the finest works we have en...
Pine
$2,400
H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Spanish Console Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant antique console table crafted from solid hand-carved wood, featuring finely detailed ornamental drawer fronts that highlight its artisanal character and timeless classic styl...
Iron
Venetian Style Pair of Painted & Parcel Gilt Twin Beds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Graceful and luminous, this pair of Venetian-style twin beds captures the romance and artistry of Northern Italian design. The carved frames are finished in a softly layered painted ...
Wood
Important, Original Rug by Diego Giacometti Epreuve d'Atelier
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This is not part of the edition of 100. This is the original rug made by the artist for himself. In 1984, Diego Giacometti created the carpets La Rencontre and La Promenade des ami...
Wool
$11,500
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, olive green velvet, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag cont...
Velvet, Foam
$6,890
H 93.25 in W 59 in D 24.25 in
19th Century French Renaissance-Style Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Belle Époque French buffet a deux corps in a medium, brown-colored walnut. This very beautiful Renaissance-style buffet features exceptional carvings of urns, flowers & foliage tha...
Brass
Rustic Wabi Sabi Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic French rustic cabinet showcases a restrained, utilitarian form shaped by time and use. Constructed from solid wood, it features two paneled doors opening to a simple i...
Wood
$6,295 / item
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair, with matching ottoman
Located in Jesteburg, DE
The Albert armchair with ottoman in minimal style, with slipcover in Belgian linen, colour post oyster, no piping, skirting continous or slit The measurements of the chair are: Heig...
Linen, Beech
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Three-Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
Screens can add some depth and architectural interest to a room, and this one is exceptionally good looking. This three-panel painted and parcel-gilt screen is surrounded by a beaded...
Mirror, Giltwood
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