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Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Italian Renaissance Revival Savonarola Armchair

$4,834.14List Price

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century Antique Italian Renaissance Revival hand carved walnut Savonarola folding armchair This is truly a stunning chair, its hand carved from top to bottom and every piece tells a story. This is a folding chair, the back rest pops out and you lift it up from the middle, ideal for transport and storing away when not in use In terms of the condition we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there will be normal age and use related patina marks here and there Dimensions Height:- 120.5cm Width:- 76.5cm Depth:- 67cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. History The Savonarola chair is another misnamed piece of furniture. The design comes from the ancient Roman X-shaped chair that was very popular in medieval Italy. It can be plain or carved, solid or made to fold. Some are inlaid with ivory or metal, and some have a cushioned seat. The chair was given the name Savonarola in the 19th century, after Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian priest in Florence from 1494 to 1498. He preached against the excesses of the people, predicted the Last Days and organized the Bonfire of the Vanities in 1497. Mirrors, cosmetics, immoral sculptures, gaming tables, musical instruments, fine clothes and artwork were burned in a huge fire in the main square. When the Last Days didn't come, his followers revolted, he was excommunicated and then, in 1498, he was executed. None of this has anything to do with the X-shaped chair that was given his name. But even stranger, the chair is called a Dante chair in Italy and a Luther chair in Germany. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Dimensions:
Height: 47.45 in (120.5 cm)Width: 30.12 in (76.5 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823326956792

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