Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890 Mid-Century Modern the Virgin Mary and even

the Virgin Mary and even the Roman soldiers who were present during the crucifixion

When open the tops are supported by a gateleg

The dresser base has corresponding lozenge shaped fruitwood inlays & the drawers and doors have 'kite' shaped fruitwood inlaid escutcheons/lock-plates

the gently curved back providing great lumbar support

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890 Mid-Century Modern the Virgin Mary and evenSOLD Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival carved Savonarola chair circa 1890. This chair carved of fine walnut is a beautiful example of the Renaissance Revival movement that swept through the decorative arts in the late 19th century. Present in the carved details of this chair are motifs of the green man, a mythical figure representing the masculine energy of the nature. The arms and stretchers also ornately carved and having stylized