Antique Savonarola Wood and Fabric Chairs (Pair)
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I have a pair of rare Italian antique Savonarola wood and fabric X chairs available for sale. Pre-owned and in good condition, scuffs on wood, some wear on the fabric as expected on the furniture this old. 1st picture from the internet and the rest are of the actual chairs.
Due to the nature and age of this item, flaws and imperfections form part of their character.
About the Savonarola Chair:
Savonarola Chair have a long history, dating back to at least 1567 B.C. during the New Kingdom of dynasties in Egypt. The early Egyptian folding stool, designed as a portable piece of furniture, was constructed from a pair of wooden frames with a slung leather seat. Wall paintings in the Tomb of Amenhotep Huy (ruler of Lower Nubia Kush under King Tutankhamun) document the use of the folding stool during this period.
The use of the folding chair was adopted by the Romans and was known as a curule chair. It was treasured by the commanders of Roman armies as practical, comfortable, and portable for use on long campaigns to the distant edges of the empire. The name curule refers to the sella curulis or the chair of the office reserved for use by Roman officials, particularly when they were seated in public. The earliest images of these chairs can be found on ancient Roman coins.
Collection preferred. But I can securely bubblewrap and ship on buyer's cost and risk.