Early 20th Century The Venetian Court: Carved Renaissance-Style Savonarola Throne X-Chair

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Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Carved Walnut Savonarola Chair – Non-Folding Throne Armchair

Infuse your home library, formal parlor, or executive suite … Read more Antique Italian Renaissance-Style Carved Walnut Savonarola Chair – Non-Folding Throne Armchair

Infuse your home library, formal parlor, or executive suite with majestic Old World stature. This striking Savonarola chair celebrates the peak structural poetry of 15th-century Italian Renaissance design. Characterized by its signature "X-frame" or scissors silhouette, the chair features a series of deeply contoured, intersecting serpentine wood slats that curve gracefully outward to form both the support base and the architectural armrests

Crafted from richly grained hardwood with a warm, lustrous patina, this armchair is a masterclass in ornamental woodwork. The upper backrest boasts an elaborately carved crest rail detailed with scrolling acanthus leaves, traditional volutes, and a prominent central medallion shield. The heavy, substantive scale of the arms is beautifully bookended by turned spherical finials at the hands, drawing the eye across its masterfully balanced proportions.

The Collector’s Detail:

Unlike lighter "campaign style" portable folding pieces, this version features a rigid, non-folding architectural frame built for maximum structural integrity and heavy daily presence. True to historical regional construction techniques, the heavily carved splat backrest slides seamlessly upward to untether from the arm slots—allowing for efficient transit without sacrificing the rock-solid stability of a stationary accent throne.

Dimensions & Specifications:

Overall Height: 36 inches
Overall Width: 27.5 inches
Overall Depth: 20 inches
Seat Height: 18 inches
Arm Height: 28 inches See less