Late 19th Century Levantine Savonarola Rocking Chair With Beautiful Floral Inlay
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Late 19th Century Levantine Arabesque Savonarola Rocking Chair with Floral Inlay, circa 1890 A highly decorative late 19th-century Levantine rocking chair, circa 1890, di...
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Venetian Savonarola Style Rosewood Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome "X" shaped chair with lovely inlay.
Rosewood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Savonarola Chair with Peacocks
By Tony Duquette, British Raj
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An exceptional 19th-century Anglo-Indian Savonarola-form armchair, richly decorated with intricate metal inlay and distinguished by a dramatic carved backrest depicting a pair of opp...
Brass
$7,922 / set
Pair of 19th Century Moorish Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Italian, Milanese Savonarola Moorish influenced armchairs. Each with wonderful inlaid, bone, ebony, pewter and copper decoration. SA VEKZZ
Wool
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Savonarola Chair with Bone Inlay
Located in Hamburg, PA
A late 19th century Italian walnut Savonarola chair with inlaid bone patterns.
Bone, Walnut
19th Century Syrian Savonarola Chair
Located in London, GB
Olive wood with silver inlaid wire, mother of pearl and rounded in bobbin work.
Silver
Pair of Italian Savonarola Chairs with Bone Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A Pair of Savonarola Renaissance style armchairs with carved top rail and finials with neoclassical ornamentation on X frame with allover certosina bone work on face of chair includi...
Walnut
18th Century Italian Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborately inlaid Renaissance style Dante or X chair. Cavalier figure on the back is inlaid with bone and mixed woods. Great detail and good patina. Italian, Late 18th. Century.
Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs, Florentine workshop
Located in London, GB
These sculptural chairs reinterpret the iconic Savonarola and Dante forms of Renaissance Italy, with boldly curved arms, semi-circular seats, and intricate inlay—likely bone or ivory...
Walnut
19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With a carved foliate back rail, ball head arms and inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Savonarola Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish pair of late 19th Century Savonarola chairs, constructed in walnut and intricately designed with bone inlay throughout, the shaped back rests leading to swept arm rests and...
Bone, Walnut
Savonarola Folding Chair with Inlays British India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A folding chair in the form of "Savonarola" with exquisite inlays from British India circa 19th century. The likely walnut chair was made in three pieces, the folding X-frame, the se...
Wood
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H 41.75 in W 28 in D 21 in
Antique Syrian Savonarola Curule Mother of Pearl Inlay Throne Armchair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite pair of 19th Century Syrian Savonarola Curule throne armchairs represents a pinnacle of antique craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement.
Wood
Pair of Syrian Folding Savonarola Chairs
Located in Toronto, CA
Pair of Savonarola Syrian armchairs with intricate carving and mother of pearl inlay throughout.
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Armchair
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Indian rosewood and bone Savonarola arm chair, with a pierced top carved with opposing peacocks inlaid with foliate decoration, the arms terminating in leopards heads. A Moorish desi...
Bone, Rosewood
Pair of Chairs, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These pair of chairs air a beautiful design furniture piece realized in the 19th century by Italian manufacture. The walnut wood chairs and stool are perfect for rustic home decor. ...
Wood
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beauti...
Walnut, Suede
$3,824Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.61 in W 25.6 in D 25.79 in
Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as ...
Hardwood
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 44.89 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Čelinac, BA
Anglo Indian Plantation chair 19th Century
Teak
Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.
Wood
Vintage Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking Renaissance Revival Savonarola style chair crafted in carved walnut with a rich dark finish. The sculptural X-form base and carved back stretcher reference classic Florent...
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1880, with black painted frames and upholstered seats in pale linen, offering the matched seating that anchors so many well-composed rooms. The squ...
Fabric, Wood
$1,650
H 42.75 in W 26.25 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Middle Eastern Armchair, Inlaid Mother of Pearl, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French walnut armchairs with fine carving and hoof feet. The price quoted below is for a pair but there are two pairs in total available.
Continental Oak & Leather X-Frame Armchair, Late 19th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A continental oak x-frame armchair with leather sling seat, late 19C. Sturdy, well patinated frame. The leather upholstery is firm with some wear as shown. 94.5 x 63 x 60 cm (37.2 ...
Leather, Oak
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Italian Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood & Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of chair is often referred to as a Dante or Savonarola chair, made of carved wood and heavy saddle leather. The frame is X- shaped and the chair is decorated with detailed...
Brass
Pair of Spanish Hip-Joint Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The curving X-frame with scrolling arms resting on splayed stretchers, the surface covered with fine geometric inlay in a repeated stellar design, the leather seat with stamped arabe...
Wood
$9,850Sale Price|46% Off
H 50.75 in W 28 in D 30 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Egyptian Revival Bronze Mounted Throne Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century Napoleon III Egyptian revival mahogany and bronze-mounted throne armchair with bronze figures of winged sphinxes, circa 1870-1880. Measu...
Bronze
Pair of chairs - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Pair of chairs - 19th century. European; 19th century, made of walnut wood with satinwood inlays; decorated with hunting motifs. One has a defect in the leg and traces of woodworm da...
Wood
Vintage Italian Throne Chair, Hardwood, Savonarola Style, 1960s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1755 Italian sold ash throne chair with detailed carving.
Hardwood
$1,946Sale Price|25% Off
H 34 in W 37 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Mahogany & Brass Server / Etagere / Cabinet
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style server manufactured by Irwin Furniture in the 1950s. It is marked in one of the two dovetailed drawers. The piece is mahogany with brass neoclassical accents ...
Brass
$53,651
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Floral & Multicolored — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Florentine Style Wrought Iron Garden Chairs - A Set of 5
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of five Florentine style wrought iron garden chairs. Classic silhouette with woven iron seats and backs.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XVI Style Boulle Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French boulle pier cabinets in the style of Louis XVI. Each having marble tops, red boulle inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts. Glazed doors, ...
Brass
French 19th Century Pine and Glass Door Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A capacious, 19th century French Louis Philippe style bibliothèque, handcrafted of pine with a row of four glass-front doors for displaying treasured books, heirlooms, and other coll...
Brass
$2,695
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
19th Century Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest with Iron Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
Iron
$907
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
"Brutalist" French oak rush armchair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, ca 1950s. This chair in in a lovely patinated condition with some light fading on the rush seat and backrest, l...
Oak
French 19th Century Bistro Table - Gueridon
Located in Round Top, TX
Classical mid-19th century Bistro Table - Gueridon from the Provence area of France. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a beautifully patina'd marble top.
Marble, Iron
Elegant Crystalline Glaze Porcelain Vase, University City, Taxile Doat
By Taxile Doat
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant thrown porcelain vase with an expansive and vibrant aquamarine crystalline glaze on a sand colored base by master French ceramist Taxile Doat, from the University City Porcel...
Porcelain
XC-TurnTable Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Integrated Turntable
By Slash Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The XC-TurnTable by Arielle Assouline-Lichten for Slash Objects reimagines the coffee table as a functional listening station. Crafted from a monolithic block of mirror-polished stai...
Stainless Steel
$44,365
H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
Bronze
Unique Cubist Terracotta Head Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking Cubist-style head sculpture executed in terracotta during the 1970s. This unique artistic work reflects the influence of the Cubist movement, characterized by its bold geome...
Terracotta
$6,850
H 4.5 in W 9.38 in D 3.38 in
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s
By Louis Majorelle, Edgar Brandt, Muller Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edgar Brandt or Louis Majorelle with blown ...
Wrought Iron
$10,958Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
19th Century Ebonized Gustavian Style Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking 19th century Swedish Gustavian style commode featuring a richly layered ebonized patina with subtle charcoal and graphite undertones. This elegant three-drawer chest is di...
Wood
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Side Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco mahogany gueridon with a four legs pedestal.
Mahogany
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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