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Pair of Venetian "sgabelli" chairs in richly carved walnut
Winged figures, caryatids and Baroque motifs.
"sgabelli": chairs with carved wooden legs and backs, often richly ornamented.
Born in Renaissance Italy, their popularity spread throughout Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Extravagantly carved chairs like these were particularly associated with Venice, where they often stood in rows along the walls of the Portego.
Dimensions: h98 x 52 x 36
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