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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. DIMENSIONS 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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Petworth,West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7021234376712

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