{"product_id":"rare-antique-mother-of-pearl-inlay-savonarola-chair","title":"Rare Antique Mother of Pearl Inlay Savonarola Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Era: Antique, late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Origin: Middle East\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Material: Wood with mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Size: 30\"(W) x 24\"(D) x 37\"(H), seat height 22\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Color: Dark brown with white mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Condition: Antique condition with aged patina and wear. Inlay is delicate. Recommended as a decorative piece rather than daily seating. Sold as found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e1. Can this Savonarola chair be used for everyday seating?\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e2. What is a Savonarola chair?\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\"(W) x 24\"(D) x 37\"(H), seat height 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown with white mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with aged patina and wear. Inlay is delicate. Recommended as a decorative piece rather than daily seating. Sold as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Requires White Glove Delivery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67649034223853,"sku":"IMG_8988","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/SunlitMoroccanCourtyardChairVignette.png?v=1791237596","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/rare-antique-mother-of-pearl-inlay-savonarola-chair","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}