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Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy
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This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster. The high back-rest is framed by two grooved pilasters. In its centre appears a coat-of-arms above a cut-out leather motif.
The slightly overlapping canopy topping the cathedra is supported by two foliated consoles.
- Dimensions:Height: 86.62 in (220 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:16th Century
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- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3115327213222
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