PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN X-FRAME STOOLS

Pair of striking Italian stools dating to the 19th century. Executed in a dramatic Renaissance-revival style.

Carved to both sides, each stool features a boldly carved X-form base, centred with a sculpted moustached mask and embellished with scrolling foliage. The legs terminate in pronunced lions paw feet while the stretchers are turned in a distinctive barley-twist form.

Carved egg & dart border to seats.

These handsome curule-inspired stools are equally suitable as occasional seating, hall stools, or as a statement accent at the foot of a bed.