Curule or Savonarola armchair

Curule armchair, also called "savonarola" or "savonarola". This carved solid wood armchair is in italian renaissance style. Distant descendant of the roman curule chair. The elegance of the chair is based on the contrast between virtuosity and solidity. The seat cushion consists of juxtaposed bars. Skates, armrests with lion's heads and back support with florets stop the play of curves and ensure the stability of the furniture. Ingenious, it is enough to unscrew the backrest to fold the chair with a single gesture. Deployed, it is impossible to know that it is folding. Not to be confused with the dagobert armchair that does not bend. It is in good condition. The seat is table. Some marks of use are to be noted, mainly behind the folder (see photos). Do you know why this style of armchair is called "savonarola" An italian religious named savonarola roamed the countryside during the fifteenth century to preach the word of god. He then ordered his carpenter a seat that was comfortable, elegant and folding so that he could travel with ease. Dimensions: width 67 cm – depth 56 cm – height 88 cm – seat height 47. Dimensions of the folded chair: width 18 cm – depth 52 cm – height 88 cm. Professional and passionate hunter, I carefully select the pieces I hunt. They are always cleaned as best as possible, while sometimes leaving the patina of time if it is part of its charm and / or soul... I also take care to specify in the ads as much detail as possible and to clearly indicate the marks of time or use (with close-up photos). I am of course at your disposal for any further information, especially if you want a delivery option that is not offered in this announcement. Discover all the other treasures of my shop by clicking on the link "see the products of this seller"... Happy china!.