A set of eighteen Italian brass studded leather upholstered carved walnut chairs, in 17th century style

each with a rectangular back and seat on composite ring turned a baluster block legs joined by a H-form stretcher on toupie feet, all with the coat-of-arms of arms of Sacchetti; restorations

Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated pp. 119, 120-123 in La Galleria.
Caroline Vincenti, Palaces of Rome, London, 1997, illustrated p. 116.

In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy on all but five of the chairs which would benefit from some attention. Old marks and chips commensurate with age and normal usage. The leather is worn, patched and stained on some of the chairs and there are tears to some of the seats. The leather on some of the backs has been patched and some studs have been replaced and are missing one back in particular is very worn. The feet are scuffed.
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