Rare Antique Mother of Pearl Inlay Savonarola Chair

The inlay catches the light before anything else: diamond lattices and rows of small dots in mother-of-pearl run across the arched crest rail and down every curved leg of this folding chair. The dark, slatted frame crosses on an X base, the form known as a Savonarola chair, a design that began in Renaissance Italy and was revived for generations afterward. At 30 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 37 inches tall, with a seat height of 22 inches, this antique chair is best treated as a decorative piece rather than everyday seating. Place it in an entry, beside a console or in a corner where the inlay can be seen, and let it hold a basket or a folded throw. The delicate inlay and slatted seat suit display more than daily use. Specifications Era: Antique, late 19th to early 20th century Origin: Middle East Material: Wood with mother-of-pearl inlay Size: 30"(W) x 24"(D) x 37"(H), seat height 22" Color: Dark brown with white mother-of-pearl inlay Condition: Antique condition with aged patina and wear. Inlay is delicate. Recommended as a decorative piece rather than daily seating. Sold as found. This antique mother-of-pearl inlaid Savonarola chair measures 30 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 37 inches tall, with a 22-inch seat height. It has an arched crest rail, curved slatted legs on an X-frame base and mother-of-pearl inlay in diamond and dot patterns. The folding form suits entries, consoles and corners for interior designers and collectors who want an antique inlaid chair as a decorative piece. Q&A 1. Can this Savonarola chair be used for everyday seating? It is recommended as a decorative piece rather than a daily-use chair. The inlay is delicate and the slatted seat is better suited to display and occasional use. 2. What is a Savonarola chair? A Savonarola chair is a folding chair with curved slats that cross in an X shape. The form began in Renaissance Italy, and this antique version is decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. (Requires White Glove Delivery) **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio