Medieval Savonarola Folding Chair in Natural Ash Wood

"> A campaigner who rests upon bare turf soon finds his joints stiffening; carry sound timber to the billet, and your spine will thank you." Osric, Keeper of the Hearth & Forge

Rooted in the historical seat designs favoured across medieval and Renaissance Europe, this Savonarola folding chair pairs field-tested utility with dignified presence. Fashioned from natural ash wood, the multi-slat X-frame exhibits the warm grain of seasoned timber. Ash remains prized for campaign furnishings owing to its inherent toughness, shock resistance, and enduring strength under continuous burden.

The engineering relies on a traditional interlocking cross-frame fitted with wooden screw pegs. To prepare the seat for muster, loosen every wooden screw so the slats collapse flat, sliding effortlessly into a baggage cart or storage corner. When establishing your garrison or pavilion, draw the frame open and firmly tighten down each wooden screw. Securing these threads tight ensures the framework remains rigid, stable, and safe to bear an occupant's weight.

For tailored comfort around the hearth, the seat incorporates a detachable backrest. Keep the timber back fitted to support the upper spine during long war councils, or unship it entirely for a lighter, low-profile stool. Finished with smooth, curved armrests shaped to follow the resting arm, this portable seat serves living history encampments, market stalls, and period halls with equal merit.