Chair - Savonarola - Wood

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Savonarola folding chair in walnut wood, made in Italy (Tuscany), dating from 1950–1960, with a book‑like fold and a serpentine X‑crisscross frame, measuring 90 cm high, 60 cm long, 45 cm wide, and a seating height of 90 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.

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Elegant Savonarola chair by Florentine artists in walnut wood.

Made in the mid-20th century in Italy, specifically in the Tuscany region.
The Savonarola chair is a folding chair, closing like a book and made up of serpentine curved elements and cross X-shaped ones. The backrest features the lily, Florentine symbol.

The term "Savonarola" derives from the name Girolamo Savonarola (1452 - 1498), in whose era the chair of this type would still be preserved in his cell at the San Marco convent in Florence, where he lived from 1482 until his death.

In good general condition, normal signs of wear and aging (see photos).
Dimensions: 90 cm height x 60 cm length.

Shipping information.
Each of our items will be carefully packed and shipped with a regular tracking code.
For this kind of lot, considering its value a customized packaging will be arranged.

Elegant Savonarola chair by Florentine artists in walnut wood.

Made in the mid-20th century in Italy, specifically in the Tuscany region.
The Savonarola chair is a folding chair, closing like a book and made up of serpentine curved elements and cross X-shaped ones. The backrest features the lily, Florentine symbol.

The term "Savonarola" derives from the name Girolamo Savonarola (1452 - 1498), in whose era the chair of this type would still be preserved in his cell at the San Marco convent in Florence, where he lived from 1482 until his death.

In good general condition, normal signs of wear and aging (see photos).
Dimensions: 90 cm height x 60 cm length.

Shipping information.
Each of our items will be carefully packed and shipped with a regular tracking code.
For this kind of lot, considering its value a customized packaging will be arranged.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Savonarola
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
90 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Seating height
90 cm
ItalyVerified
116
Objects sold
Private

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