19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in the back. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture). This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in perfect condition. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. 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. To fold this interestingly beautiful chair you must first remove the back rail which simply slides upward out of slots in the arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

20th century pair of carved walnut Spanish Savonarola You can use like a armchairs, swivel chairs, settee. It´s a very decorative and functional pi...

A stunning pair of antique Italian Renaissance hand carved walnut hall chairs Italy, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 15.5"D x 45.5"H. Seat height: 19". Very good origin...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of ornately hand carved Italian Neo Gothic ceremony chairs with hand carved arm rests and back panels Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are pure art furniture from every angle, they just scream huge amounts of age style and charm The chairs have a stunning timber patina, both chairs have what looks to be maidens carved...