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Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850
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Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 27 November 2025 · Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
This “Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850” found a buyer.

It was listed by Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This decorative Italian Renaissance-style hall chair is a stunning representation of the Sgabello form, renowned for its elegance and historical significance. The chair is masterfully veneered in rich walnut, a wood prized for its deep, warm tones and intricate grain patterns. Adorning the chair are classical bone inlays, meticulously crafted to create ornate designs that capture the eye and evoke the grandeur of the Renaissance era.

The ebonised carved details add a striking contrast to the lighter walnut veneer, highlighting the chair’s intricate craftsmanship. The pièce de résistance is the inlaid armorial shield that graces the crest of the chair, a heraldic emblem that adds a touch of nobility and an ancestral connection to this magnificent piece.

Whether placed in a grand hallway or used as a decorative accent in a living space, this Italian hall chair is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a work of art that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Italian Renaissance.

Height: 42 inches (106 cm)

Width: 14 1/2 inches (37 cm)

Depth: 20 1/2 inches (52 cm)

Seat Height: 18 3/4 inches (48 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this Italian Renaissance Sgabello Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1076049
Dealers Internal Reference
SA141
Dealers Notes

Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.

Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.

Description
This decorative Italian Renaissance-style hall chair is a stunning representation of the Sgabello form, renowned for its elegance and historical significance.
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The chair is masterfully veneered in rich walnut, a wood prized for its deep, warm tones and intricate grain patterns.
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

Adorning the chair are classical bone inlays, meticulously crafted to create ornate designs that capture the eye and evoke the grandeur of the Renaissance era.

fig 1. An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background.
fig 1. Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850

The ebonised carved details add a striking contrast to the lighter walnut veneer, highlighting the chair’s intricate craftsmanship. The pièce de résistance is the inlaid armorial shield that graces the crest of the chair, a heraldic emblem that adds a touch of nobility and an ancestral connection to this magnificent piece.

fig 2. An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background.
fig 2. Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850

Whether placed in a grand hallway or used as a decorative accent in a living space, this Italian hall chair is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a work of art that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Italian Renaissance.

Height: 42 inches (106 cm)

Width: 14 1/2 inches (37 cm)

Depth: 20 1/2 inches (52 cm)

Seat Height: 18 3/4 inches (48 cm)

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this Italian Renaissance Sgabello Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1076049
Dealers Internal Ref
SA141
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2015

We offer a friendly and reliable service based on traditional values, where personal service and customer satisfaction are paramount..

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Archive I An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair of Sgabello Form Circa 1850

Archive II An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. View II
Archive III An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. View III
Archive IV An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. View IV
Archive V An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. View V
Archive VI An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background. View VI
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Unit 7A
Pankhurst Farm
Bagshot Road
West End
Surrey
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2015
Items For Sale 69
Items Sold 117
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
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Location: Unit 7A, Pankhurst Farm, Bagshot Road, West End, Surrey, United Kingdom
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An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background.
Italian Renaissance Style Hall Chair Of Sgabello Form Circa 1850
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An ornate Italian Renaissance style sgabello chair featuring intricate marquetry and figural inlays on a dark wooden background.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Renaissance Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Boxwood, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural marquetry, Scroll brackets, Crest shield, Geometric inlay
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

Due to its sculptural form and narrow profile, an antique sgabello functions effectively as a striking accent piece in an entryway, hallway, or as an occasional seat against a minimalist wall.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax.

Nineteenth-century revival pieces often exhibit machine-cut components, distinct tool marks from later eras, and timber patination or adhesives that differ from 16th-century manufacturing methods.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from hard timbers such as walnut or oak, joined with mortise and tenon techniques, and embellished with carved reliefs, marquetry, or painted details.

The sgabello is a type of light, highly portable wooden chair that originated in Italy during the Renaissance, typically featuring an upright back and trestle or box-like supports instead of traditional legs.
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