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Antique Venetian Gondola Chair
Nikki Page Antiques
for sale €4,271     $4,636
£3,650
Nikki Page Antiques

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Antique Venetian Gondola Chair

18th century
Description

Rare 18th Century Venetian gondola chair. Seat height 19 inches.

You can scan all over any picture on my website with your cursor to magnify the area. www.nikkipageantiques.com

Width: 37 inches (94 cm)

Height: 38 inches (97 cm)

Depth: 20 inches (51 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Venetian Gondola Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1198435
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Description
Rare 18th Century Venetian gondola chair. Seat height 19 inches.

You can scan all over any picture on my website with your cursor to magnify the area. www.nikkipageantiques.com

Width: 37 inches (94 cm)

Height: 38 inches (97 cm)

Depth: 20 inches (51 cm)

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Antique Venetian Gondola Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198435
Nikki Page Antiques
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An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs.
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Archive I An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs.

Antique Venetian gondola chair

Archive II An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View II
Archive III An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View IX
Archive X An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View X
Archive XI An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View XI
Archive XII An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs. View XII
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/npage
Verified Since Jul 2015
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An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs.
Antique Venetian gondola chair
Ref: SA1198435
An antique Venetian gondola chair featuring a curved cream-upholstered seat shell supported by hand-painted yellow ochre x-shaped legs with floral motifs.
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Originating in Venice during the 17th and 18th centuries, gondola chairs were originally designed for use inside the covered cabins (felze) of Venetian gondolas. Their curved, compact forms and curule-inspired legs allowed them to fit comfortably within limited spaces while displaying ornate decoration reflecting the owners status.

These chairs were typically constructed from lightweight hardwoods, painted with layered gesso and polychrome pigments. They frequently featured hand-applied floral motifs or gilding, with padded seats upholstered in fabric or leather.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved joinery, natural shrinkage in the timber, and a genuine aged patina on the paintwork. Look for hand-applied gesso bases beneath polychrome decoration and historical wear along the edges and lower legs.

A Venetian gondola chair functions effectively as a sculptural accent piece in an entryway, bedroom corner, or drawing room. Pairing its ornate painted frame against neutral walls highlights its historical silhouetted form.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive solvents that can lift historical paint and gesso layers. Keep the item in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or flaking.
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