Italian Savonarola Armchairs in Carved Walnut, 1900, Set of 2

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Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the … Read more Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the central crossing are all decorated with incredibly hand-carved figures, mainly faces and heads with the central figure of Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet author of the monumental epic poem La Divina Commedia. Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back and the title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. An amazing piece adding that unique feeling, importance and elegance to any room. See less