Rare Antique Mother of Pearl Inlay Savonarola Chair

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The inlay catches the light before anything else: diamond lattices and rows of small dots in mother-of-pearl run across the … Read more The inlay catches the light before anything else: diamond lattices and rows of small dots in mother-of-pearl run across the arched crest rail and down every curved leg of this folding chair. The dark, slatted frame crosses on an X base, the form known as a Savonarola chair, a design that began in Renaissance Italy and was revived for generations afterward.

At 30 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 37 inches tall, with a seat height of 22 inches, this antique chair is best treated as a decorative piece rather than everyday seating. Place it in an entry, beside a console or in a corner where the inlay can be seen, and let it hold a basket or a folded throw. The delicate inlay and slatted seat suit display more than daily use.

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