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Dante chair

noun

, Italian Furniture.
  1. a chair of the Renaissance having two transverse pairs of curved legs crossing beneath the seat and rising to support the arms and back.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dante chair1

Named after Dante

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Example Sentences

He has constantly advocated liberty of conscience and has promoted the institution of a Dante chair in the University of Rome.

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