PALAGI, Pelagio
(b. 1775, Bologna, d. 1860, Torino)

Stool

1835-40
Gilded wood
Palazzo Reale, Turin

The celebrated Bolognese 'ornemaniste' and furniture designer Pelagio Palagi was extensively patronised by King Carlo Alberto (1798-1849), both at the Palazzo Reale and the Castello di Racconigi, where he was given free reign for the entire decorative schemes.