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Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

About the Item

Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. 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 87/48, W 68, D 50.
  • Attributed to:
    Michele Bonciani (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 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:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vigonza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FW511stDibs: LU2495313162671

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