Pair of Italian Walnut and Leather Sedia del Campo Savonarola Chairs, Circa 1800

View Similar Items

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

Pair Antique French Country Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1800s

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

Syrian Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs

Rare Pair of circa 1900 Anglo Chinese Hand Carved Savonarola Armchairs Dragons

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750

Vintage Italian Curule Savonarola Armchair in Cognac Leather Brass & Iron

About the Item

This handsome set of antique chairs are known “Sedia del Campo” or field chairs. Although this type of X or scissor chair is based on origins from antiquity, the Italian versions first appeared in the early 15th century. Most were made of walnut and had seats and backs that were made of leather, velvet or brocade. The chairs seen are composed of carved walnut frames with thick leather seats and backs, and are conservatively dated to circa 1800. This type of chair was called a “Sedia de Campo” because they were readily foldable and portable which made them convenient for military commanders. However, in Florence, they were used for regular daily activities such as rest, reading, writing, etc. The earlier examples were much like the ones seen here: plain framework, simple design, free of any highly detailed carvings, which would come in later centuries. These chairs have a gently curving form of elegant proportion. The frames are foldable, hinging on a central roundel with several layers of molding. The only other carved ornamentation is the florets carved into the ends of the handrests. They are also referred to as Savonarola chairs which derives from a chair found in the convent of San Marco in Florence which was used by the 15th century Italian Dominican priest Girolamo Savonarola. The design was often copied, late into the 19th century, but these examples were often overly carved. The most sought after Savonarola chairs are those which exhibit clean and elegant lines, making them versatile enough to be mixed with furnishings of nearly any style of interior. Our Sedia de Campo leather and walnut chairs are in good condition, and will be a perfect addition to any entry, living room, or study.

Dimensions:
Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Medieval (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Walnut,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1800-1809
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1800
Condition:
Repaired: Backings to leather added and small touch ups. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good antique condition with old worm holes as seen in photos. Old varnish still on wood, with some minor staining. Wear and cracking to leather as seen in photos.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 1021-951stDibs: LU906326518052

More From This Seller

View All

Pair of Antique French Elmwood Louis Philippe Armchairs, Circa 1840

Located in Dallas, TX

Known as pied en cuisse de grenouille, or “frog leg foot”, this pair of elmwood armchairs has interesting front legs formed by counter curves. Han...

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Elm

Pair of Antique French Elmwood Louis Philippe Armchairs, Circa 1840

$3,900 / set

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved during the early- to mid-1900’s, this pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs has beautiful blue silk upholstery on the seats and back rests. The upholstery has a moiré ...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs

$2,100 / set

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Walnut Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in Italy in the 1600’s, this pair of elegant walnut armchairs features a rich foliate and floral needlepoint upholstery. The chairbacks, seats and aprons of each chair has been covered by embroidery patterned with green, gold, and pink flowers and a subtle metallic silver border. The fabric is affixed to the wood frames by hundreds of iron nailheads. A pair of finials in the shape of curled leaves with fruit top...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Carved Walnut Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery

$4,800 / set

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Dallas, TX

In the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1846), a famed French woodworker whose designs are noted for their use of natural materials (in this case, beech and straw) and minimalist carvings, this pair of low fireplace chairs...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush

$1,900 / set

Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy

$3,200 / set

19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

Known as a cathèdre in France (“cathedra” in English), this tall armchair is also sometimes referred to as a chaire (meaning “pulpit”). Designed to be a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

19th Century French Bleached Chestnut Cathèdre Armchair

$3,200

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

$115,335 / set

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

Located in North York, ON

Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

$2,450

Pair Antique French Country Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1800s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French country carved walnut arm chairs, Circa 1800s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique French Country Carved Walnut Arm Chairs, circa 1800s

$3,700 / set

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and separate loose cushions. Seat H first seat 17" with cushion 21...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

$4,800 / set

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

By Michele Bonciani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

$2,998

Syrian Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Syrian Inlaid Savonarola chair Beautiful intricate inlay work with a hand tooled leather seat Measures: 26.5" wide x 18" deep x 18" high at the seat x 30" high at the arms x 35...

Category