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Front view of late 19th century Italian walnut Savonarola bench with slatted seat and folding base
5386
late 19th Century

the long seat of slatted wood flanked by incurved arms with ball-form handholds; raised on a folding scissors double base; the term Savonarola derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to sit in the convent of San Marco in Florence. The chair is named for the Italian Renaissance religious zealot Girolamo Savonarola; wear and patina to surface; movement to hinged frame; 2 ball-form handles replaced

Height: 
27.75"
Seat height: 
17.5"
Width: 
52"
Depth: 
19"
$8,800
Available
5307
1920s

the square upholstered seat with a low out-scrolled openwork backrest; all above an undulating apron raised on tassels; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; newly upholstered 

Height: 
24"
Seat height: 
16"
Width: 
27.5"
Depth: 
34"
$6,750
Available
A Carved Mixed Wood Wagon Seat Now as a Bench
5080
Circa 1880

of generous proportion with flared back and arched crest above a seat with a small hinged compartment; the seat back with carved paneled reserves; raised on a wooden base with later supports; the whole fitted with iron hardware; new channeled leather loose cushion; overall wear and patina; sound construction 

Height: 
36"
Seat height: 
21" arm: 24.75"
Width: 
34.5"
Depth: 
25"
$5,800
Available
5186
circa 1900

the semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with mother-of-pearl inlay over a similar openwork apron with mother-of pearl inlay and turned elements creating an intricate latticework; with beautifully carved spandrels above turned feet; the benches display the skill of the Damascus craftsmen of this time; excellent condition with only minor repairs; new leather upholstery

Height: 
26"
Width: 
45"
Depth: 
18"
$9,800
Available
Rare Pair of Jørgen Høj (Danish, 1925–1994)  Aluminum Stools/Benches with Black Leather Cushions
4821
early 1960's

each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; good vintage condition with new leather upholstery; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School for Arts and Crafts. He led a successful design business until his death in 1994 working with such designers as Poul Kjaerholm and Bodil Kjaer

Height: 
18"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
24"
$7,850
60479
modern

Custom sizes available in French Limestone or Belgian Bluestone;  Comprised of three parts, the thick seat resting on waisted supports; 12 week lead time; new with only minimal wear expected; bench is ideal for exterior design projects. Due to the custom nature of each table, stone variations will occur 

Height: 
18"
Width: 
98 1/4"
Depth: 
14 3/4"
$8,600
Available
an elegant and well-carved french louis xv style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench
4336
circa 1880

perfect for the foot of a bed; the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful cabriole supports; adorned overall with rocaille and shell carving; overall even wear; excellent restored condition; newly upholstered

Height: 
21" (seat height)
Width: 
35"
Depth: 
18"
$6,800
Available

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