Armchair - Wood - Savonarola chair

Carved Wooden X-Frame / Savonarola Armchair with Lion Heads Important and highly decorative X-frame armchair inspired by Renaissance Savonarola and curule chairs, entirely made of wood and distinguished by elaborate craftsmanship. The chair features the characteristic crossed-frame construction, creating an elegant and architectural silhouette. The backrest and seat are made of numerous curved wooden slats, while the structure is supported by robust crossed elements ending in elongated feet. The armrests are the most striking decorative feature. Their ends are decorated with finely carved lion heads, including detailed manes, eyes and facial features. The lion motifs give the chair a monumental appearance and recall the decorative language of historic ceremonial furniture. The upper backrest is particularly elaborate, featuring a large carved panel decorated with scrolls, foliage and ornamental motifs, centred by a circular medallion. The decoration has a distinctly Renaissance/Baroque-inspired character, reinterpreted as a decorative piece of furniture. The wood has a warm brown tone, with visible grain and a polished finish that enhances the carved details. A distinctive and characterful piece, suitable for classical interiors, antique-style rooms, studies, entrance halls, representative spaces or eclectic interiors. Type: X-frame / Savonarola / curule armchair Style: Renaissance / Neo-Renaissance with Baroque influences Period: 20th century Material: Wood Decoration: Carved ornamentation, scrolls, foliage and lion heads Construction: Crossed X-frame structure Seat: Wooden slats Colour: Warm brown with polished finish Overall height: 86 cm Width: 65 cm Depth: 40 cm Seat height: 45 cm Condition Good vintage condition considering the age and nature of the piece. It shows normal signs of age and use, including minor abrasions, variations in patina and small surface imperfections, visible in the photographs. The structure shows normal signs of previous use. The photographs also document the rear, underside and construction details. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.

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