{"product_id":"pair-of-italian-venetian-baroque-curule-stools-hand-carved-silvered-gilt","title":"Pair of Italian Venetian Baroque Curule Stools - Hand - Carved Silvered Gilt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent and highly sculptural pair of Italian Venetian Baroque curule benches, embodying the drama and opulence of a Venetian Palazzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the iconic Roman curule form, each bench features an extraordinary X-frame base that is entirely hand-carved. The design showcases mythical dolphins with intricately carved scale motifs, terminating in bold acanthus scrolls and regal lion paw feet - a symbol of power and grandeur. The central cartouche is adorned with a large, fanned scallop shell and sweeping foliate carvings, finished in a layered, antique silvered-gilt over an ivory distressed ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lavish silver leaf finish is artfully antiqued to reveal the warm cream undertones, creating a time-worn, old-world patina that highlights every detail of the carving - from the feathers to the dolphin scales, as seen in the close-up photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seats are generously padded and upholstered in a luxurious high-relief cut velvet damask in an ivory and champagne damask pattern, depicting classic acanthus and pomegranate motifs. The upholstery is finished with a braided gimp and a row of oversized, hand-hammered pewter nailheads, adding a bespoke, jewelry-like detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 20.5 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWidth: 27 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDepth: 18.5 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eSeat Height: 20.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eSold As:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eSet of 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003eRococo Revival\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003eWood, Velvet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eLate-20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"_1862016c _57a9be25\"\u003eDistressed\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWear consistent with age and use. The paint is worn in places and exposes the wood underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melissa Levinson Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51529271181618,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/4321\/6690\/files\/f_51245322_1785538723177_bg_processed.jpg?v=1785541280","url":"https:\/\/melissalevinson.com\/products\/pair-of-italian-venetian-baroque-curule-stools-hand-carved-silvered-gilt","provider":"Melissa Levinson Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}