$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
"X" shaped chair that was popular in medieval Italy~~one of the oldest forms of chairs or stools with
Oak
$4,719 / set
H 39 in W 22.25 in D 26.25 in
Pair Late 19th Century Side Chairs w/ X-Shaped Cross Stretchers from Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
and X-shaped cross stretcher. They are adorned with three nailheads at each corner of the seat. They
Wood, Fabric
$3,500
H 37.38 in W 28.13 in D 19.5 in
Antique Early 19th Century Venetian Savonarola Style Rosewood Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome "X" shaped chair with lovely inlay.
Rosewood
Art Deco Chairs, Cherry, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
. The chairs stand on elegantly curved legs with X-shaped bracing. The chairs are newly covered with a
Cherry
$7,598 / set
H 38 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
Antique Set 12 French Walnut & Black Leather Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
moulded and shaped X stretchers. The chairs have been beautifully upholstered in top quality Italian
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Set Six Dining Chairs Stamped 'Johnstone & Jeanes'
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of six dining chairs with X-shaped mahogany frames and padded backs. Central
Mahogany, Upholstery
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln "Condor" Armchair, Sweden 1960s
By Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Located in Utrecht, NL
recently. This rare armchair design from the Condor family has the same, distinctive “X” shaped wooden
Bouclé, Wood
Antique Italian Armchair in Carved Wood and Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
heavy saddle leather. The frame is X- shaped and the chair is decorated with detailed carving across the
Brass
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
inner shell of foam during padding. The x-shaped foot on which the chair stands is made of satin
Metal
$17,000 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in
Jansen Set of Four Brass and Iron Armchairs in White Bouclé, France 1950's
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of Jansen wrought iron chairs with X-shaped backrests, legs ending in brass sabots
Brass, Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
French Dagobert Chair in White Painted Oak and Leather Seat, circa 1890
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
. Finished with chrome studs. The Dagobert is an X shaped chair usually carved and upholstered in leather
Leather, Oak
Early 18th Century Swedish Queen Anne Polychrome Corner Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 18th century Swedish Queen Anne polychrome corner chair with x-shaped stretcher and now
Pair of French Beechwood Side Chairs and Stools by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Each with rush seat on turned legs joined by rectangular X shaped stretchers. For comparable chairs
Beech
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Exclusive Custom Shaped 'HAHA' Chair by Diego Faivre x Hugo Beheregaray
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
most mundane of objects. Arriving in a custom-shaped form, the HAHA Chair is handcrafted from
Hardwood
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
brass rings. The Savonarola chair design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped chair that was very
Brass
Sold
H 47.45 in W 30.12 in D 26.38 in
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Savonarola chair is another misnamed piece of furniture. The design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped
Walnut
Pair of Lacquered Wood X-shaped Stools, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lacquered Wood X-shaped Stools, Early 20th Century. Pair of lacquered and gilded wooden X
Fabric, Satin, Wood
Sold
H 28.94 in W 22.45 in D 26.38 in
“X-Chair” by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1959
Located in Utrecht, NL
-Chair”. The name derives from the distinctive X-shaped side frames of the chair. This detail contributes
Rattan, Mahogany, Wood
Jansen-Style Campaign Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Jansen-style campaign chair, the x-shaped frame with leather upholstered seat and back. The steel
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. This is an X- shaped frame chair. The
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Italian antique rattan chair with floral and geometric decoration, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
profile, the four legs are joined in the center by an "x"-shaped structure. This chair can be used in
Rattan
Vintage Orange Fabric Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
upholstery, and style for days. The x-shaped base of the chair is constructed with a satin-finished aluminum
Metal
Set of Six Rattan Dining Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of five rattan dining chairs by McGuire. Directors style chairs with X-shaped stretchers. These
Rattan
Sold
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Laukaan Puu, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Norwalk, CT
of the Scandinavian landscape. In the Pirkka dining chair, iconic X-shaped legs - a signature element
Pine
Sold
H 30 in W 30 in D 28 in
3 Finch Furniture Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Barrel Back Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
with a barrel back design and unique x shaped supports. The chairs feature a floral cushion and back
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 57.375 in D 3.5 in
Signed Antique English Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
. Behind the jeweler, a young woman sits in an X-shaped chair, known during the Renaissance as a Savonarola
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza or Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
had simpler chairs. The scissor, or x-shaped chair, was a common item. The marriage chest, or cassoni
Walnut
19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music Chair
Located in Dereham, GB
19TH Century, Mahogany revolving Lyre back Music/harpist chair Plain Back With carved Lyre shaped
Brass
Valenti Pair of Savonarola Chairs Brass Frame, circa 1980
By Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
body style is Savonarola or X shaped. Each chair bears the impressed mark "Valenti" on its front left
Brass
Sold
H 50 in W 50 in D 50 in
1960s Italian Wheat Back Chairs with Original Bistro Table by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in New York, NY
legs adorned with X-shaped stretchers, these chairs exude timeless charm, showcasing a lustrous classic
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 27 in
Rare Pair of 1960s Danish Teak Easy Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Victoria, BC
Iversen for Komfort. With sculptural, softly curved armrests and distinctive X-shaped backrests, these
Teak
Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier tabouret in the style of scissor chairs on X-shaped legs and outwardly curved armrests
Animal Skin, Birch, Burl
Biedermeier Tabouret, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier tabouret in the style of scissor chairs on X-shaped legs and outwardly curved armrests
Animal Skin, Birch, Burl
Valenti Pair of Brass Frame Savonarola Armchairs, Spain, circa 1980
By Valenti
Located in Austin, TX
complimentary rich green leatherette. The body style is Savonarola, or X shaped. Each chair bears the impressed
Brass
Sold
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
. The Savonarola chair design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped chair that was very popular in
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of French Giltwood Caned Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
legs joined by a delicately curved X-shaped stretcher. The chair frames are beautifully decorated with
Cane, Giltwood
Set of Six McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
exposed joints and arm ends. The generous seat is supported by straight legs conjoined with x-shaped
Leather, Rattan
Sold
H 42 in W 20.75 in D 20.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shaped feet, fleur-de-lys carvings at the corners and connected by an X-shaped stretcher. Each chair
Set of Six French Louis XIV Style Walnut Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
baluster legs which are united with a low serpentine x-shaped stretcher. These fabulous French chairs are
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
straight legs conjoined by X-shaped stretchers in a directors chair style. The curved seat back has a
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln "Condor" Armchair, Sweden 1960s
By Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Located in Utrecht, NL
recently. This rare armchair design from the Condor family has the same, distinctive “X” shaped wooden
Bouclé, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.36 in
French Stool Dagobert Curule seat - panther - Renaissance - Empire France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
was called a curule chair: folding, folding, X-shaped seats were curule chairs. This word was later
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.59 in W 14.97 in D 15.36 in
Italian, Postmodern Black Leather Dining Chairs with "X" Shaped Stretcher
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian, postmodern black leather chairs with metal frame and "X" shaped stretcher in the backrest
Iron
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
Sold
H 32 in W 14.75 in D 14 in
Set of Four French Folding Bistro Metal Side Chairs by Fermob, Late 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
the Fermob catalogue, the chairs have slat seats and backs and X-shaped legs. The chairs can be folded
Metal
A Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs in Stained Wood and Leather
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lounge chairs featuring X shaped frames in stained wood with sling pony skin seats and
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 1940's French Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
feet and a decorative brass X-shaped element joins the chair’s raised back to its seat.
Brass
A Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
, splayed tapering legs and x shaped seat supports. The chairs have been fully restored and also feature all
Mahogany
Italian Wrought Iron and Brass Savonarola Chair
Located in London, GB
A Decorative Iron and Brass Savonarola Chair, the X-shaped, curule frame is wrought iron; the seat
Iron, Brass
SPANISH BAROQUE CARVED WALNUT HIGH-BACK ARM CHAIR
Located in San Francisco, CA
A MASSIVE SPANISH BAROQUE CARVED AND RETICULATED WALNUT UPHOLSTERED HIGH-BACK ARM CHAIR WITH X
Pair of French 19th Century Carved Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
by a shaped X-stretcher. These chairs are in very good condition, are of stable construction, the
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Painted and Decorated Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of painted and decorated faux bamboo armchairs with vertical slat back and bottom X-shaped
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Suffolk, GB
, supported by a shaped X-stretcher. These chairs are in very good condition and can go straight into a
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six French 1940s Mahogany Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
front feet and a decorative brass X-shaped element joins the chair’s raised back to its seat. From floor
Brass
Sold|$233,170
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
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
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
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
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...
Marble
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
$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
$345,116
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$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
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
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 meticulously carved walnut frame with leather seat. The back is showcased by a winged...
Leather, Walnut
$3,110
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
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Fabric, Wood
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.
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