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Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio

$9,375
£7,117.34
€8,140.72
CA$13,098.23
A$14,568.10
CHF 7,607.01
MX$177,278.23
NOK 97,153.09
SEK 91,112.46
DKK 60,757.30
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About the Item

Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ball bronze finials having a cardinal’s hat and cornucopia. The whole with richly patinated surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1680
  • Condition:
    Excellent antique condition, ready for upholstery.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000008511stDibs: LU798326547452

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