Four curule wooden stools, Tuscany, early 19th century

Four curule wooden stools, Tuscany, early 19th century Measurements: cm L 80 x D 44 x H 73, Seat H cm 43 Price: confidential negotiation Item accompanied by our certificate of authenticity The four elegant stools were made of fine wood in the early decades of the 19th century in Tuscany. The particular X-shaped seat, known as curule, derives from a folding chair used in ancient Rome. The curved seat, covered with lined cushions, welcomes comfortably. The armrests are also very comfortable, projecting outwards and ending with a curl decoration adorned with phytomorphic elements. The four convex and curvilinear legs, also ending in a curl, are very stable. The graceful and decorative line makes these four stools, which can be used as armchairs, very versatile and can be placed, even in the center of the rooms, in various places, such as living rooms and studies or entrances and corridors, as well as bedrooms and bathrooms. They can be displayed in pairs, all four, or individually, both next to antique and modern furnishings. A symbol of judicial power, the curule chair was initially reserved for the kings of Rome and, later, for the higher magistrates with jurisdiction, called "curules", and for the emperors. The symbol of power represented by the curule chair has its roots in ancient Etruria; in fact, the Etruscans already considered the folding saddle-shaped chair a prerogative of those who could exercise power (judicial and executive) over the people. It was brought to Rome by the fifth king, Tarquinius Priscus, of Etruscan origin. The curule chair has had a significant influence on furniture design in different cultures, demonstrating its timeless appeal and versatility. From ancient Rome to the present day, the curule chair continues to be highly sought after as it combines classic aesthetics with functionality.