Savonarola chairs

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Scope note
Collector's term for Italian Renaissance chairs with numerous crosspieces linked up along the sides. Named for the 15th-century reforming monk, although it is questionable that such chairs were actually used by him.
Savonarola chairs
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024