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Mid Century Savonarola Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of midcentury Roman inspired Savonarola chair in iron with brass finials and ornamentation
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Suede

Pair of Italian Style Black Lacquer Savonarola Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs. These unusual chairs feature a black lacquer finish with a
Category

20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair Reupholstered in Your Fabric
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair, Italy, late 19th Century. It is currently being
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Pair Savonarola Chairs w/Brown Leather and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian near-pair of curule, or savonarola chairs, with brown leather and brass accents, from
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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

1840s French Italian Renaissance Oak Savonarola Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A 1840s French Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair crafted in oak and distinguished by its
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and separate loose
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Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid 20th Century Italian Inlaid Hardwood Savonarola Chair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 20th Century Italian chair, known as a Savonarola chair, named after a 14th-century monk
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20th Century Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Pair of Curule Savonarola Chairs w/Black Leather Seats, Backs Armrests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian curule savonarola chairs from the mid 20th century. These antique curule chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
By Michele Bonciani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern, Italian Savonarola Chair in Walnut Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern, Italian Savonarola chair in walnut polished to wax. Excellent conditions
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Savonarola Chair in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Phillip Lloyd Powell (American, 1919-2008) Custom folding Savonarola chair.
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the one and only assembled Savonarola chair created by Phillip Lloyd Powell from his
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Savonarola Chair
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian carved chair with leather seat and back. Measurements: Height: 34" Width
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Florentine Savonarola Chair, all hand Carved Walnut Restored and Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut polished to wax
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair of Wrought-Iron and Leather Savonarola Chairs, early 20th century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF POLYCHROMED WROUGHT-IRON AND SADDLE-LEATHER SAVONAROLA CHAIRS With cerule form, probably
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Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & fully original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut. Restored in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Maison Jansen brass and steel ram’s head Savonarola chairs exemplifies the Parisian
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Chair And Ottoman
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Art Deco Oscar Bruno Bach Finely Detailed Ornate Bronze Savonarola Side/Vanity Chair and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style. The chair
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Set of Four Italian Baroque Lion Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four Italian Florentine style 20th century carved Savonarola armchairs crafted
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Savoanrola Chairs Alpaca Fur Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chairs with Leather and Alpaca Fur. Combining the distinctive design of Savonarola chairs with the
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Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
base. Created in Italy during the Midcentury period, this Savonarola chair features an iron structure
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

White Painted Iron and Brass Curule Chair Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical 19th century Italian curule or Savonarola chair, white-painted wrought iron frame with
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
scrolled arms and feet. These bench are also known as Dante chairs, Savonarola chairs, and throne benches
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Patinated Iron Savonarola Armchair with Luxurious Fringe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Dramatic iron Savonarola chair with a bronze finish. The colorful new fabric is trimmed with long
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs from Italy circa 1890's. They feature heavy solid wood
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare 18th Century Hand-Crafted Metamorphic Savonarola Prayer Chair "Prie-Dieu"
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Interesting & Rare Upholstery 19th Century Metamorphic Prayer Chair, Sometimes Also Known as
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen 12 curule chairs steel brass pink velvet 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, ebony and mixed woods. Great detail and good patina. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
motif on a stippled ground. Similar to a Savonarola chair, this type is known as sedia tenaglia
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, side chair or armchair with fine carving upholstered in
Category

Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Walnut

Antique Folding Curule Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

c. 1900, Savanarola Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A turn-of-the-century, forged iron, Savonarola chair featuring incised brass arms above turned
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Savonarola Style Throne Chair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of John Vesey (1925-1992) Classic Folding Curule Stools
By John Vesey
Located in Dallas, TX
in brushed aluminum with wood (walnut) armrests inspired by the Savonarola chair of the Middle Ages
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Curule Wrought Iron Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
. Also referred to as a savonarola chair. Original off-white and teal green painted finish. Finish is
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Vintage 1920s Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs
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Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Aluminum Folding Chair by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
bench/chair was inspired by antique Savonarola chair, yet both the design and the choice of material
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Savonarola Chair, Year 1900
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Sedia Savonarola, Made in Italy, Anno 1900.  La struttura è in legno massello. La seduta e lo
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Italian Wrought Iron Brass Savonarola Curule Chair Folding Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Savonarola Curule Chair. Features a wrought iron X folding frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Oak "Savonarola" or "Dante" Chair~~early 20th Century These
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Maison Jansen Style Partial Gilt Wrought Iron Curule Bench.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style Curule bench or Savonarola chair. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Italian Armchair in Carved Wood and Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Folding Chairs Model "Savonarola", 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian folding chairs model "Savonarola", 1960s Intact and in excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique American Robert Mitchell Carved Chinoiserie Savonarola Dragon Chair 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American carved Savanarola dragon chair, by Robert Mitchell, circa 1900. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Savonarola Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of savonarola chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all savonarola chairs available were constructed with great care. Savonarola chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque savonarola chairs are consistently popular styles. Some savonarola chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller savonarola chairs, measuring 13 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many savonarola chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi and Kessler Industries produced popular savonarola chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Savonarola Chairs?

Prices for savonarola chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, savonarola chairs begin at $350 and can go as high as $21,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,831.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Savonarola Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Savonarola chair is named after Girolamo Savonarola, a Dominican priest in Florence, Italy in the late 1400s. One of these curved X-shaped chairs was found in his convent. Shop a collection of antique Savonarola chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Savonarola chair is a type of “X-chair” that developed in Italy during the Renaissance. Antique and modern examples alike are sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Savonarola chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.