Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Chair, circa 1870

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A fine pair of Italian 19th century heavily carved Sgabello side chairs. The entire front surface of each is hand carved and is beautifully sculpted. In the entrance halls of Italian...

A sgabello is an Italian chair that originated in the Renaissance. Originally designed to be displayed in a hallway (like a French side chair), sgabello were typically highly carved with some sort of familial crest or coat of arms incorporated into the décor. They were purely decorative, as the backrests were elaborately carved with protuberances and bulging motifs; comfort was not a primary concern. Hand-carved from walnut in Italy, circa 1870, our Renaissance style sgabello has recently been bleached, allowing the carvings to gain further prominence. The shaped seat has quarter round molding adorned with a series of niches that have been filled with trefoil leaves. Additional foliage has been shallowly incised to the top of the seat, with sprawling rinceaux surrounding a potted plant. The uniquely shaped seatback has several canted edges, topped with various Renaissance motifs. A pair of fragmented...

Meant to be used as ornament and typically placed in a hallway. Well carved overall. Shows lots of age and is in good condition.

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