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Antique Italian Sgabello Chair
The Old Cinema
for sale €2,689     $2,918
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Antique Italian Sgabello Chair

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

Seat Height: 55cm

An Italian Sgabello hall chair, with elaborately carved lions, family shield and foliate decoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Italian Sgabello Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA999189
Dealers Internal Reference
41619
Description
Seat Height: 55cm

An Italian Sgabello hall chair, with elaborately carved lions, family shield and foliate decoration.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Italian Sgabello Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA999189
Dealers Internal Ref
41619
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg.
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Archive I An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg.

Antique Italian Sgabello Chair

Archive II An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg. View II
Archive III An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg. View III
Archive IV An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg. View IV
Archive V An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg. View V
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The Old Cinema
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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The Old Cinema
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg.
Antique Italian Sgabello Chair
Ref: SA999189
An antique dark walnut Italian sgabello chair displaying deeply carved heraldic lions, a central crest, and a carved mask on the support leg.
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FAQs

A sgabello is an armless, highly carved wooden chair or stool that originated during the Italian Renaissance. Historically crafted from dark hardwoods like walnut, these chairs were positioned along hall walls in wealthy households to showcase heraldic crests and detailed reliefs.

Traditional sgabello chairs are carved from solid dense hardwoods, predominantly walnut or oak. Construction involves mortise and tenon joinery, with a narrow seat resting upon angled front and rear support slabs known as trestles, topped by a tall sculpted backrest.

Authentic pieces feature deep hand-carved relief work depicting coat of arms motifs, grotesque masks, and heraldic lions. Look for signs of hand-tooling on the reverse sides, natural wear along structural joints, and historic timber shrinkage around the seat panel.

Due to their sculpted vertical profiles, sgabello chairs function effectively as sculptural statement pieces in hallways, foyers, or alcoves. Pair the dark, carved timber against neutral plastered walls or alongside contemporary art to create architectural contrast.

Maintain antique carved wood by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or natural bristle brush to reach recessed carvings. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the timber and prevent drying, avoiding chemical sprays or water.
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