Antique Italian Milanese Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Name: Antique Italian Milanese Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA827922
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Description

A 19th Century North Italian Renaissance revival ebonised and inlaid Savonarola chair in the manner of Ferdinando Pogliani, the shaped back inlaid with the arms of the Medici family and scrolling foliage, the X shaped frame with inlaid decoration throughout including the reverse of the back panel.

The X framed folding chair dates back to antiquity and was originally a symbol of magisterial power. The name Savonarola comes from the religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola who led Florence during the Renaissance. He owned a chair of this style which became popular during the 19th century.

Ferdinando Pogliani (1832 - 1899) was a leading cabinet-maker based in Milan, active from 1854. He is particularly well known for his Renaissance revival inlaid ebonised furniture.

Please see my listing of another very similar ebonised Savonarola chair.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

68cm (26.77")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA827922

Description

The X framed folding chair dates back to antiquity and was originally a symbol of magisterial power.

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The name Savonarola comes from the religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola who led Florence during the Renaissance.

Hand of Glory

He owned a chair of this style which became popular during the 19th century.

fig 1. Antique Italian Milanese Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Ferdinando Pogliani (1832 - 1899) was a leading cabinet-maker based in Milan, active from 1854. He is particularly well known for his Renaissance revival inlaid ebonised furniture.

Please see my listing of another very similar ebonised Savonarola chair.