Savonarola Medieval Gothic X Frame Walnut Throne Chair 18th Century with Gold Upholstery
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SALE – now discounted – for limited period only!
However, all reasonable ebay offers are always carefully considered.
All proceeds of sale to go towards the church restoration.
Any questions or to view, please email.
Straight from the church.
Very good size, very heavy and exceptional quality of carving and design. (See history below)
Dating, we believe to the 18th Century, though could be earlier.
Upholstered in very fine old gold silk/satin.
Matching chair just sold. Unfortunately the buyer did not have room for them both!
In original condition with just a light wax to retain superb patina.
Approximate dimensions: Height: 43 inches Depth: 22 inches Width: 25 inches Height to seat: 20 inches
Savonarola chair
The basic forms of most Italian chairs from the Renaissance and onward are directly in line with chairs from other European countries, however an exception is made for the magnificent and unique Italian Savonarola chairs of the 17th century specific to Italy. The Savonarola chair was named after the charismatic Dominican monk, Girolamo Savonarola (14521498) who once ruled Florence Italy. Savonarola chairs were originally made for only the wealthy nobility of Italy and later England where its X like principle allowed it to be folded and moved to the next public event/show. This Savonarola chair is special in that it is throne like with a very high back and does not fold. The Savonarola chair is now one of Europe's most coveted
antiques. Unusual high quality examples such as this are increasingly rare and highly sought after.
In Very Good Original Condition A most imposing piece of furniture. Please study the photographs carefully which convey a thousand words and constitute an important part of the description. Please also read the full description, and our few terms and conditions etc. This item has developed an incredible and beautiful warm patina over the years. We can find no significant wear or damage, which is unusual. We generally leave items as they are, as many buyers prefer them that way. However, at the Buy It Now price, we will be delighted to let our restorer give it a polish, if that is your preference. Notable condition remarks: Excellent condition with only the odd mark as would be expected of an item of this age. This piece is very solid, strong and quite heavy. Nothing that detracts. Any number of photos cannot do this item justice. Viewing recommended. Please study our other auctions for other unique / unusual antiques, vintage items and curios. New items are added regularly. Many of our items, including this one, have been custom / bespoke made to order, so inevitably if you miss out on this one, that is it. However, please ask, as occasionally we have similar items. Please note that our items are mainly antique / vintage and therefore will inevitably show some signs of their past history and usage. We endeavour to point out any major defects that we find, which are out of the ordinary. We encourage and welcome viewings, so you can ensure you are satisfied before purchase. We also welcome and encourage any questions, before the end of the auction, as we want you to be pleased with your purchase. If your preference is for unique antique / vintage items, look no further, we will be delighted to help, if we possibly can. Furthermore, if you are in the rare position that you are not entirely satisfied, please do let us know and give us the opportunity to remedy. We are third generation furniture designers, manufacturers, fine artists and enthusiasts. We are customer focussed, and very keen to help our fellow antique aficionados, so please bid with confidence. We have been selling antiques online for in excess of a decade and always recommend viewing if at all possible. Otherwise we understand that buying antiques online can be daunting, so we are here to help in any way we can. Please check out our ebay feedback, which we are very proud to maintain. Bid with confidence! Delivery from just £30 for some areas of England and Wales. Please ask for a quote. Or can be collected for free, or if you prefer you can arrange collection via your own courier.
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