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An Indian Savonarola Chair
Midwinter Antiques
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An Indian Savonarola Chair

19th century
Description

A highly decorative 19th century Indian peacock Savonarola walnut chair. Beautifully carved with a pair of peacocks to the back with mother of Pearl eyes. The arms and sledge feet well carved with dragons and motifs indside and out.

The chair takes apart and folds.

It’s twin featured on Game of Thrones!

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Savonarola Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA857678
Dealers Internal Reference
7423
Description
A highly decorative 19th century Indian peacock Savonarola walnut chair. Beautifully carved with a pair of peacocks to the back with mother of Pearl eyes. The arms and sledge feet well carved with dragons and motifs indside and out.

The chair takes apart and folds.

It’s twin featured on Game of Thrones!

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Savonarola Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA857678
Dealers Internal Ref
7423
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A carved brown hardwood Savonarola chair featuring an X-frame base and a backrest depicting two carved peacocks.
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An Indian Savonarola chair

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Shropshire
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A carved brown hardwood Savonarola chair featuring an X-frame base and a backrest depicting two carved peacocks.
An Indian Savonarola chair
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A carved brown hardwood Savonarola chair featuring an X-frame base and a backrest depicting two carved peacocks.
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A Savonarola chair is an X-frame seating design originating in Renaissance Italy, defined by its interlacing curved wooden slats and arched backrest. The style was widely adapted in later centuries across Europe and Asia, notably within Anglo-Indian furniture making.

These chairs are typically crafted from dense native hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or padauk. Construction features hand-carved interlocking wooden slats linked on a central pivot mechanism, decorated with deep relief carvings of floral and animal motifs.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, subtle variations in relief depth caused by hand chiselling, and age-consistent oxidation along the joints. Examining the frame often reveals wooden pegs or traditional mortise and tenon joints rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

Position the chair as a standalone sculptural accent in an entryway, study, or living space to showcase the relief carving. Contrast the detailed woodwork against plain plaster walls or paired with simple neutral textiles.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth and clear detailed carved recesses with a soft natural-bristle brush. Apply a natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber and avoid placement near direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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