Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Name: Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA827934
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Description

A 19th Century Florentine Italian Renaissance revival ebonised and inlaid Savonarola chair in the manner of Ferdinando Pogliani, the shaped back inlaid with a central fleur de lys, grotesques and scrolling foliage, the X shaped frame with inlaid decoration throughout including the reverse of the back panel and seat with the Medici family arms.

The underside of the seat with trade table for Giovanni Bacci, Florence,

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

33cm (12.99")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA827934

Description

fig 1. Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair

The underside of the seat with trade table for Giovanni Bacci, Florence,

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.

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.