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19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair

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A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With a carved foliate and twin peacock back rail, leopard head arms and inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ebony and mixed woods. Great detail and good patina. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back. The chair was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. Labeled: Made in British India.
The dimensions are:
Height: 95cm (37.4in)
Width: 73cm (28.7in)
Depth: 56cm (22.0in)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Petworth,West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7021234376712
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