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Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional model Grotto chair, the scallop shell back to scallop shell seat connected with
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2010s English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

The Grotto Chair
The Grotto Chair

The Grotto Chair

H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
retains its one support bracket to the back of the chair to sustain its structure for the next couple of
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back

H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

H 24 in W 24 in D 39 in
English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous and on trend pair of English grotto chairs Elegant carved with rococo motifs including
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Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930

H 38 in W 25 in D 23 in
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
An iconic pair of 20th Century silver gold Italian giltwood grotto chairs with clamshell seat and
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20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs

Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs

H 36 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unique pair of Venetian style grotto chairs with seahorse carved back and scallop seats in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs
Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs

Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs

H 35 in W 18 in D 16 in
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs

H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Naturalistically carved, the back decorated with a shell, lifting to reveal a tufted cushion back
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green
By Maitland Smith
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
back. The chairs are painted in a creamy white craquelure with intricate sea motifs painted and
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green
Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green

Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green

H 41.25 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto, wood framed chairs having a scalloped design with cushioned fabric seats
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 38.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair

H 39 in W 26 in D 21 in
Pair of Phyllis Morris Ivory Glazed Carved Side Chairs
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Venetian style carved wood and ivory glazed grotto chairs with pierced backs and stylized
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Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Phyllis Morris Ivory Glazed Carved Side Chairs
Pair of Phyllis Morris Ivory Glazed Carved Side Chairs

Pair of Phyllis Morris Ivory Glazed Carved Side Chairs

H 41 in W 22 in D 21 in
The Monumental Grotto Garden Oyster Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional carved teak garden/Grotto chair. The large back carved stylistically in the form of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Teak

The Monumental Grotto Garden Oyster Chair
The Monumental Grotto Garden Oyster Chair

The Monumental Grotto Garden Oyster Chair

H 51.41 in W 50.74 in D 50.74 in
Pair of Silvered Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
the Grotto fashion with arched backs supported by gently scalloped apron and cabriole legs
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20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Silvered Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Pair of Silvered Italian Rococo Side Chairs

Pair of Silvered Italian Rococo Side Chairs

H 40 in W 22 in D 16 in
20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
Located in Austin, TX
back sofa and chairs, matching set, are crafted from gilt wood, cream satin brocade, and paint
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20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!

20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!

H 45.5 in W 41 in D 28 in
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
By William Hallett
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, 5th Baronet of Netherton, attributed to William Hallett. The double scallop-shell back centred on a
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Antique 1750s English George II Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

H 38.5 in W 48.5 in D 0.1 in

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Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Italian Grotto mid-century carved wood dining chairs (2 arm / 6 sides) in shell form, painted green with gold leafed detailing, upholstered in a velvety green fabric with a ...
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs

H 41 in W 19 in D 20 in
Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a neoclassical Venetian or grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted from a cast of plaster with mythological, sty...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table

Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table

H 30 in W 52 in D 52 in
Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This listing is for a custom made item in Animal motif tiger print. Fabric is in the style of Scalamandre's le tigre animal print in a gorgeous soft velvet. We can accomodate any siz...
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2010s American Hollywood Regency Benches

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Velvet

Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal
Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal

Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal

H 36 in W 36 in D 36 in
Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC

Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC

STRIPED TRAVERTINE FIORITO MARBLECRISTAL WHITE MARBLEMONTERREY BLACK MARBLE
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17.33 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock

H 48 in Dm 38 in
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)
Located in Hanover, MA
Our last two of these Italian chandeliers by Cesare Toso in the form of grape vines with handmade colored glass grapes and leaves on a scaffold of green enameled iron and wire tendri...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)

Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)

H 31 in W 17 in D 17 in
18th Century French Rococo Painted Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent French Rococo or late Baroque painted sofa decorated with a whimsical Rocaille carved frame. Encased in scroll designs reminiscent of Versailles grottos. Newly refurbishe...
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Linen

18th Century French Rococo Painted Sofa
18th Century French Rococo Painted Sofa

18th Century French Rococo Painted Sofa

H 43 in W 91 in D 25 in
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous writing table desk or bureau plat made in the lovely Queen Anne style featuring an emerald green lacquered finish. Decorated in the chinoiserie revival taste with painted As...
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20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk

Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk

H 29.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Large Venetian Murano Glass Console Wall Mirror Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Early 20th century Venetian Murano glass mirror. Hand blown glass with etched panels. Beautiful patina on the mirror glass.     
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Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Murano Glass

Large Venetian Murano Glass Console Wall Mirror Early 20th Century
Large Venetian Murano Glass Console Wall Mirror Early 20th Century

Large Venetian Murano Glass Console Wall Mirror Early 20th Century

H 58 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal Murano glass, rich of multi-color details by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting work, colored with pa...
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme
Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme

Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme

H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Table IKB by Yves Klein
By Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Artware Editions is the official worldwide partner of the Yves Klein Archives based in Paris, France. We sell only brand new tables that ship directly from the estate and will take c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Table IKB by Yves Klein
Table IKB by Yves Klein

Table IKB by Yves Klein

H 14.25 in W 49.25 in D 39.25 in
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs

H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
Located in Porto, PT
Leafus suspension lamp unveils a subtle breeze of fresh and modern design. This luxury suspension lamp is full of sophistication with an organic and elegant shape. Nature-inspired, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier
21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier

21st Century Modern Nature Inspired Suspension Lamp, Gold Leafs Chandelier

H 78.75 in W 58.27 in D 54.34 in
Set of Four Grotto Shell Chairs and Matching Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four Grotto chairs newly upholstered and powder coated. The set are a compliment to any dining area, inside or out of doors. The powder coating allows them to be outside as ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Aluminum

Set of Four Grotto Shell Chairs and Matching Table
Set of Four Grotto Shell Chairs and Matching Table

Set of Four Grotto Shell Chairs and Matching Table

H 37 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

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Silver Leaf

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

H 41 in W 60 in D 29 in
Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Michael Taylor for Baker spoon back neoclassical chairs. Wow, these vintage chairs are stunning in person, we love the original ebonized black finish in very nice c...
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs
Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs

Wonderful Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Neoclassical Chairs

H 35.5 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in

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18 Polished Aluminum Venetian Grotto Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Oakland, CA
A fabulous set of 18 cast aluminum scallop back chairs by Brown and Jordan. Dramatic form
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

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Aluminum

18 Polished Aluminum Venetian Grotto Chairs
18 Polished Aluminum Venetian Grotto Chairs

18 Polished Aluminum Venetian Grotto Chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Six venitians dining chairs in "grotto's style"
Located in Marseille, PACA
Rare set of six dining chairs in giltwood dating back to the middle of the XIX th century in the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood

Six venitians dining chairs in "grotto's style"
Six venitians dining chairs in "grotto's style"

Six venitians dining chairs in "grotto's style"

H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
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By Michael Von Jakubowski
Located in New York, NY
This is a design based on Venetian 'Grotto' furniture of the mid 19th century. There
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21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs

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H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.75 in
Carved Wood Italian Grotto Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique Italian grotto chair has a large-scale shell motif on the back and seat. Carved sea
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Antique 1880s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Italian Grotto Chair
Carved Wood Italian Grotto Chair

Carved Wood Italian Grotto Chair

H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Italian handcarved silver gilt grotto armchair features stylized shell seat and back with arms in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair
Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair

Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair

H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These amazing chairs have an almost “Grotto” like feel. They feature lovely carved legs and arm
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs
Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs

Pair of Italian Carved Hall Chairs

H 45 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent set of 6 Grotto-Syle Shell-Back Chairs
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20th Century French Chairs

Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
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Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage side chairs. The much coveted shell back Grotto chairs. Beautiful hand
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs

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Gold

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

H 37 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Venetian Grotto shell back chairs. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" x 39" T, seat height
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 24.5 in L 39 in
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous set of four vintage black lacquered grotto chairs. Beautiful and iconic shell back in a
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Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

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Shell, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

H 21.5 in W 26.5 in L 21.5 in
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring scalloped shell back carved seats in the
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six solid wood carved dining chairs in the Italian grotto style feature shell design and
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 39 in W 19 in L 39 in
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six solid wood carved dining chairs in the Italian grotto style feature shell design and
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of four art deco style chairs feature full lucite frames and a unique shell form back. By HIll
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4
Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4

Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4

H 38.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood. The back resembles a Venetian Grotto shell. It has paw arms and splayed legs. It is upholstered
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency

Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Six Walnut Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six classic Italian grotto chairs, circa 1940's to 1950's Hand-carved in Walnut, showing
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Six Walnut Venetian Grotto Chairs
Six Walnut Venetian Grotto Chairs

Six Walnut Venetian Grotto Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage Regency cement chairs. The coveted Grotto design with lots of chic
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
elegant set of six arm chairs in the style of Andre Groult's famous shell back grotto chair. Made
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery

Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs
Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs

Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs

H 39 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of highly styled shell back chairs painted white manufactured by Brown Jordan. The collection
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan
Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

H 37 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of highly styled shell back chairs painted gray and manufactured by Brown Jordan. The
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan
Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

H 37 in W 20 in D 16 in
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
shell back grotto design. Perfect as is or update to your colors. You decide! Unmarked. Acquired from a
Category

Late 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6

H 14.5 in W 20.75 in L 14.5 in
4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Vintage High Quality Cast Iron Grotto Style Patio Dining Chairs with a Lovely Shabby Chic White
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski
4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 12 Neoclassical Style Grotto Palm Leaf Dining Chair by Tropitone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury palm leaf dining room chairs featuring a decorative palm leaf along the back and fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 12 Neoclassical Style Grotto Palm Leaf Dining Chair by Tropitone
Set of 12 Neoclassical Style Grotto Palm Leaf Dining Chair by Tropitone

Set of 12 Neoclassical Style Grotto Palm Leaf Dining Chair by Tropitone

H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American carved and painted wood grotto chairs. This pair of grotto side chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

H 39 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Stamford, CT
Measures: 18.5 seat height, 18.25 back width. Two sets of four grotto shell back dining chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms. Morticed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Grotto Chair
Mahogany Grotto Chair

Mahogany Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 25 in L 34.5 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Jordan Grotto 5-piece patio set which includes 4 dining chairs, table base, and round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
Silver Gilt Venetian Scallop Shell Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single grotto style side chair, having a silver gilt finish showing natural wear, its back hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Silver Gilt Venetian Scallop Shell Side Chair
Silver Gilt Venetian Scallop Shell Side Chair

Silver Gilt Venetian Scallop Shell Side Chair

H 36 in W 17.75 in D 20 in
Pair Phyllis Morris Carved & Ivory Glazed Side Chairs
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Venetian style carved wood and ivory glazed grotto chairs with pierced backs and stylized
Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery

Pair Phyllis Morris Carved & Ivory Glazed Side Chairs
Pair Phyllis Morris Carved & Ivory Glazed Side Chairs

Pair Phyllis Morris Carved & Ivory Glazed Side Chairs

H 41 in W 22 in D 21 in
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brown Jordan Vintage Grotto set five-piece which includes round dining table with glass top and
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Mazowia Thonet Style Cafe Bistro Chairs Poland, 1910
By Mazowia, Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 Grotto style bentwood chairs marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chairs feature bentwood
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Mazowia Thonet Style Cafe Bistro Chairs Poland, 1910
Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Mazowia Thonet Style Cafe Bistro Chairs Poland, 1910

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Mazowia Thonet Style Cafe Bistro Chairs Poland, 1910

H 36 in W 14.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Venetian carved wood silver leaf grotto chairs. Whimsically carved chairs with shell back
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs
Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs

Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs

H 40 in W 25 in D 22 in
Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910
By Mazowia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chair features bentwood back with
Category

20th Century Polish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910
Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910

Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910

H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Italian Venetian Silver Gilt 19thC Grotto Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These rare early 19thC grotto arm chairs have a carved seashell back and seat. The arms are carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Pair of Italian Venetian Silver Gilt 19thC Grotto Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Venetian Silver Gilt 19thC Grotto Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Venetian Silver Gilt 19thC Grotto Arm Chairs

H 37 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair Italian Grotto Arm Chairs In Walnut With Suede Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully carved with a shell form back, and a seat upholstered in a taupe suede trimmed with
Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Suede

Pair Italian Grotto Arm Chairs In Walnut With Suede Upholstery
Pair Italian Grotto Arm Chairs In Walnut With Suede Upholstery

Pair Italian Grotto Arm Chairs In Walnut With Suede Upholstery

H 39 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
Pair Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of chairs in the "grotto" style. Nicely carved shell back. Graceful legs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Shell Back Chairs
Pair Shell Back Chairs

Pair Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 26 in D 19.5 in
Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Italian game table together with four wood carved shell back grotto style chairs. Chairs
Category

20th Century Italian Game Tables

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs
Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

H 29.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
American Carved Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very fine example of what is known as a "grotto chair." Carved from high-grade mahogany by a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Carved Mahogany Arm Chair
American Carved Mahogany Arm Chair

American Carved Mahogany Arm Chair

H 39 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
American Victorian "Grotesque" Steambent Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Italian grottoes. The carved face on the back of the chair is of “maskerones,” or “mask,” that was also
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

American Victorian "Grotesque" Steambent Chair
American Victorian "Grotesque" Steambent Chair

American Victorian "Grotesque" Steambent Chair

H 37 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Directoire / Grotto style beech wood side chairs with shell carved backs, made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs
Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs

Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs

H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Eight Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back chairs in white wash finish.
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
scalloped design back. Made in the grotto style the set consists of four side chairs and two armchairs
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

H 38 in W 19 in D 22 in
Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Hand carved dining chairs feature decorative shell back design with carvings and accent colors
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 40 in W 20 in D 23 in
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a creamy Alpaca velvet. Two
Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Velvet

Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

H 37.38 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of 8 amazing vintage shell back grotto style patio chairs by Brown Jorden. The chairs have
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century silver gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a white creamy low pile
Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet, Wood

Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

H 37.38 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th century) shell carved back and seat with carved seahorse and sea
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century
Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century

Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century

H 34 in W 21 in D 36 in
Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
Pair of Venetian style, silvered Grotto armchairs with a clam shell back and seat with neoclassical
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s
Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s

Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s

H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 24.02 in
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublime newly restored rich carved walnut shell back Grotto chairs newly upholstered in an elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 36.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

H 39 in W 19 in D 23 in
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
By Tropitone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone. Item features fan or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ornate walnut grotto chair with carved dolphin arms and shell back.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair

Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Maitland Smith Carved Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful carved grotto chair by Maitland Smith. A Pair of silver leafed dolphins sit either side
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Maitland Smith Carved Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
Maitland Smith Carved Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms

Maitland Smith Carved Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms

H 36 in W 23 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Shell Back Grotto Chairs in Cast Aluminium by Brown Jordan
By Brown Jordan
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 4 Brown Jordan cast aluminum grotto chairs in gorgeous green with white detailing. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Shell Back Grotto Chairs in Cast Aluminium by Brown Jordan
Set of 4 Shell Back Grotto Chairs in Cast Aluminium by Brown Jordan

Set of 4 Shell Back Grotto Chairs in Cast Aluminium by Brown Jordan

H 36.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in time for those summer parties! Set of six Vintage Hollywood Regency brown Jordan Grotto
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Carved wood shell back dining chairs.
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
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Grotto Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of grotto back chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all grotto back chairs available were constructed with great care. Grotto back chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Regency grotto back chairs are consistently popular styles. Grotto back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Tropitone and Hill Manufacturing Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Grotto Back Chairs?

Prices for grotto back chairs start at $1,250 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,700.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Grotto Back Chairs
  • What is a bow back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a lyre back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • What is a channel back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • What is a splat back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
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    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
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    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
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    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What era are balloon back chairs?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
  • What are cross back chairs called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Who designed the shield back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.

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