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Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair Side Chairs

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Impressive & fully original pair of Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chairs in carved birch. Armrests ending with two amazing hand-carved lion heads. The lion heads where used to display the power/might of the one who used the chair. The backrest is also highly decorated with detailed carvings. The chair can be folded in a matter of seconds , fully made from solid carved & bent birch. Amazing craftsmanship. 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. The pair comes with free shipping safely packed from Amsterdam to you in 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.42 in (92.5 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ijzendijke, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2997327080052
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