It was listed by Hand of Glory. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The X framed folding chair dates back to antiquity and was originally a symbol of magisterial power.
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.
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Italian Milanese Ebonised & Inlaid Savonarola Chair
