A very decorative and elaborate late 19th-century folding Savonarola armchair. It features a carved foliate back rail, ball head arms, and is inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ebony, and mixed woods. The chair showcases great detail and has a good patina. The Savonarola chair is characterized by its X-shaped frame when viewed from the front or back. Designed to fold, it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits.
Height: 100 cm (39.4 in), Width: 71 cm (28.0 in), Depth: 50 cm (19.7 in)