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Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
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Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair

19th century
Sold 4 August 2022 · Hand of Glory
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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
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SA827934
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.
fig 1. Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
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.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA827934
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Decorative antiques & interiors

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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 178
Items Sold 2,462
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Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
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Antique Florentine Italian Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)
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