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Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished

About the Item

Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and polished to wax. Armrests ending with two finely hand-carved heads of lion: type of finish produced to indicate the power of the one who used it 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. Measures cm: H 86/48, W 66, D 50.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vigonza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FU151stDibs: LU249538530573

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