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Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair

$1,791.22
£1,333.45
€1,495
CA$2,453.53
A$2,728.86
CHF 1,424.93
MX$33,207.33
NOK 18,198.48
SEK 17,066.97
DKK 11,380.91
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About the Item

Impressive & fully original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut. Restored in our workshop and it looks simply stunning. Armrests ending with two amazing hand-carved lion heads. The lion heads where used to display the power/might of the one who used the chair. The backrest is also highly decorated with detailed carvings. The chair can be folded in a matter of seconds , fully made from solid carved & bent walnut. Amazing craftsmanship. About : Savonarola Chair The term derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to sit was still kept in the convent of San MarCo in Florence The X-formed chair was copied from an ancient Roman form in almost every European country. Also known as a Savonarola, the chair is named for the Italian Renaissance religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola. Originally used as hall chairs, they were more for decoration than actual seating. Comes with free shipping safely packed from Amsterdam to you in 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)Seat Height: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ijzendijke, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2997327027642

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