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Italian Bone Inlaid Chair
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Italian Bone Inlaid Chair

19th century
Description

A late Nineteenth century Italian Walnut chair with bone inlay.

In very nice condition.

Seat height 47cm.

Width is at widest point.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Italian Bone Inlaid Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127482
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A late Nineteenth century Italian Walnut chair with bone inlay.

In very nice condition.

Seat height 47cm.

Width is at widest point.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Italian Bone Inlaid Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127482
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs.
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Archive I A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs.

Italian Bone Inlaid Chair

Archive II A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs. View II
Archive III A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs. View III
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,695
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs.
Italian bone inlaid chair
Ref: SA1127482
A dark timber hall chair featuring intricate white bone inlay in geometric and floral patterns along the contoured backrest, seat, and trestle legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBone inlay, Floral geometry, Shaped splat, Trestle legs
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This 1880 Italian Renaissance Revival hall chair is made from warm brown walnut with intricate white bone inlay. The chair displays a contoured shaped splat backrest, geometric and floral bone inlay patterns, and arched trestle legs with floral motifs. The timber has a polished finish showing natural grain variations alongside minor surface wear appropriate for age. The dimensions measure 114 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, with a seat height of 47 cm. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library, hallway, study, or living room as an accent seating option, this piece provides an antique focal point against interior walls or corners. The compact footprint makes it practical for smaller spaces while offering a firm wooden seat for occasional resting.

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Originating in Renaissance Italy, a sgabello is an ornamental side or hall chair typically constructed with a carved backrest and trestle base. Bone inlay designs, often influenced by geometric patterns via Mediterranean trade networks, became prominent on these decorative seats during the 15th through 19th centuries.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut or chestnut to support precise joinery. The decorative motifs were created by hand-cut pieces of bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl set directly into carved recesses in the timber.

Authentic historic pieces display irregular, hand-cut inlay pieces and natural shrinkage lines around the inlaid materials where the wood has aged over time. Inspecting the construction reveals hand-saw marks and wooden peg joinery rather than modern machine-made fasteners.

Positioning a highly patterned inlaid chair as an accent piece in an entryway or alcove adds texture and historic contrast to a contemporary scheme. Pairing the dark timber and pale inlay with neutral wall colours allows the geometric detail of the chair to serve as a focal point.

Clean the surface gently with a dry, soft lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that could loosen the hide glues holding the inlay. Maintain consistent indoor humidity levels to prevent the wood from expanding or contracting, which can dislodge bone fragments.
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