The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
The chairs with specialist aged grotto style gilding.
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
The chairs with specialist aged grotto style gilding.
Mahogany
Maitland Smith tessellated Horn/Brass Grotto Chair
Located in London, London
Maitland Smith tessellated horn and brass Grotto Chair with original Upholstry All inlay in good condition, and a beautiful side chair in any room or space.
Brass
Vintage Italian Carved and Giltwood Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Italian Carved and Giltwood Grotto Chair is a luxurious and unique piece of furniture.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$12,600
H 47 in W 34 in D 25 in
English Terracotta Coral-Inspired Grotto Chair with Patina, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English terracotta coral inspired Grotto chair from circa 1900. This whimsical English terracotta Grotto chair from circa 1900 captures the imagination with its coral-inspired des...
Terracotta
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four Grotto chairs newly upholstered and powder coated.
Aluminum
$40,193 / set
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 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 design craze for Grotto furniture.
Velvet, Wood
$6,500 / set
H 51.25 in W 23 in D 25 in
Antique Venetian Grotto Chairs, Hand Painted, Circa 1870s, Unique Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of Venetian carved and pierced wood grotto style side chairs. Beautifully painted by an artisan featuring faux marble seat supported by a garden urn.
Wood
Pair of Early 20th-century Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Odds are good that you haven't seen many of these, with their scallop shell backs and seats, dolphin-head arms, and particularly such strange, roughened, coral-textured legs suggesti...
Wood, Paint
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 silvered wood.... the legs are carved in the shape of shells.
Wood
$1,995 / set
H 37 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Italian Pair 1970's Black & White Grotto Accent Chairs w/Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of painted wood grotto side-chairs with upholstered seats, from the mid/later part of the 20th century.
Wood
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41 in W 22 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 laurel leaf carved legs.
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Carved Eagle Chairs or Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Venetian carved eagle Grotto chairs or benches. These rare and stunning carved eagle chairs, also known as fantasy furniture have been artistically carved in wal...
Wood, Walnut
$700 / set
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of petite antique hand-carved wood grotto chairs. Imported from France, this pair of antique side chairs will be a fabulous addition to a dining room or dressing tab...
Metal
A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very high quality and are unusually generous in proportions. The height of th...
Fruitwood
Italian Grotto Shell Carved Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Italian Grotto Shell Carved Wood Chairs, with dolphin motif bases. 37.5" H x 16.5" W x 22" D; seat: 18" H.
Wood
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. These have been professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered.
Beech
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 sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse.
Wood
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. Professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered.
Beech
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$10,900 / set
H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs + Table Base
By Brown Jordan
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of eight Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs or garden chairs.
Aluminum
$29,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 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 chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six side chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
$8,000 / set
H 37 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of six elegant Venetian Grotto carved wood shell back dining chairs, having a scalloped design with cushioned fabric seats.
Wood
$22,500 / set
H 41 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 8 Italian Grotto Mid-Century Carved Wood Shellback Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, 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 ...
Wood
$1,250
H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 in
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Grotto style scalloped wood shell back arm dining side or desk chair in lacquered in black.
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
$10,500
H 37 in W 16.75 in D 16 in
Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14
By Brown Jordan
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A wonderful vintage set of 14 Brown Jordan Regency style iron shell back grotto patio pr dining room chairs. It is rare to have such a huge set of these chairs at one time.
Iron
$15,550 / set
H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 in
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining chairs. Consist of four armchairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Mazowia Bentwood Parlor Chair
By Mazowia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker.
Wood, Bentwood
Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown Jordan furniture company.
Aluminum
$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 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.
Wood
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 champagne color velvety fabric. Arm height is 26.5"
Wood
Set of 10 "Veneman Collection" Grotto Garden Chairs by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a stunning set of 10 neoclassical "Grotto" garden chairs by Tropitone. These cast aluminum chairs feature a beautiful shell back design with cushioned seat and curved legs.
Aluminum
$3,360 / set
H 39 in W 26.75 in D 23.5 in
Vintage Pair Italian Gold Grotto Arm-Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage pair of Italian grotto style armchairs will add a vibrant and cheerful pop of gold color to your home; they'd make a great pair of accent chairs for a bedroom!
Upholstery, Wood
Grotto Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian carved grotto chair
Grotto Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thomas Chippendale design of a Grotto chair carved in walnut. Probably Italian.
David Barrett pair of Stucco "Grotto Chairs, " 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
David Barrett pair of stucco "Grotto chairs", 1960.
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.
Wood
Pair of 19th century Venetian grotto chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Wonderful 19th century pair of Venetian grotto chairs. Made with solid oak, hand carved.
Hardwood
Grotto Chair
By Michael Von Jakubowski
Located in New York, NY
This is a design based on Venetian 'Grotto' furniture of the mid 19th century. There is no record of exactly when the first Grotto furniture was created; furniture with similar de...
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 highlighted by brilliant polished finish. We have included a picture of a set upholstered in...
Aluminum
Set of Four Sunflower Chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Late 20th century these chairs echo grotto chairs of the 19th century.
Fiberglass
Full Spectrum Megacenter Chair by Only Love Is Real
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique "grotto" chair is composed of bleached sappelle wood finished with lime wax and inlaid with hand cut stained wood veneers assembled in a geometric pattern.
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Six Dining Chairs 1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco Rare Find Hollywood Grotto FREE SHIP
Located in France, FR
Six dining chairs circa 1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco Italian inspiration from antique grotto chairs and reminiscent of Hollywood A very rare find from a French doctors Maison Bourgeoui...
Wood
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 grotto's style the ulphoster was redone 2 years ago.
Giltwood
1970s Louis XV Rococo Style Dinning Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Livingston, NJ
A remarkable vintage set of 4 Italian dining chairs handcrafted wood featuring four chairs with grotto-style carved details throughout the entire frame.
Textile, Wood
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 the form of dolphins all raised on splayed legs carved as oyster shells.
Venetian Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
venetian silver-leafed seahorse carved grotto chair
Silver Leaf
A Grotto Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Grotto chair of hand-carved wood. Gesso and paint finish. 1 chair available.
Wood, Paint
Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian carved wood grotto chair with dolphin motif
Wood
Grotto Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thomas Chippendale design of a Grotto chair carved in walnut. Probably Italian.
Two Giltwood Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two giltwood Grotto chairs. The chairs are not a pair, the chair on the left is shorter.
Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century Venetian Grotto chairs in scallop shell form
Wood
Four Ebonized Grotto Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Terrific set of four wooden grotto chairs, hand carved and ebonized. Upholstered in a black fabric with cream cord and tassel pattern.
Wood, Upholstery
Gilt Wood Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous vintage giltwood grotto chair or fantasy chair with nice carving, generous size and comfortable too.
Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 60's solid walnut Italian grotto chairs
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Grotto Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare 19th century carved wood Grotto chair with very nice detailing and patina.
Wood
Enchanting Pair of Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enchanting Pair of Nickel Plated Grotto Chairs newly restored and re-upholstered The metal is all nickel, but is reflective (like seen in the pics)
Chrome
Venetian Grotto Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Venetian grotto chair circa 1820. Superb condition
Silver Leaf
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms.
Mahogany
Pair of 19th c. Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of 19th c. Venetian grotto chairs, very well preserved
Silver
Pair of 18th century Venetian Grotto chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of unusual 18th century Venetian silvered carved wood grotto chairs in the shape of scallops.
Set Of Four Ebonized Wood Grotto Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Terrific set of four wooden grotto chairs, hand carved and ebonized. Upholstered in a black fabric with cream cord and tassel pattern.
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Five Aluminum Grotto Chairs by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of five aluminum grotto chairs by Tropitone from Veneman Collection.
Aluminum
Vintage Coastal Maitland Smith Carved Grotto Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Coastal Arm chairs. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. A beautiful hand carved grotto chair with with incredible detail.
Wood
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 shell back rests Such a characterful pair and great as accent chairs We date this pair...
Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage side chairs. The much coveted shell back Grotto chairs.
Gold
Vintage Coastal Cerused Hand Carved Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible set of four vintage hand carved Grotto chairs. Beautiful iconic shape in a chic cerused finish.
Wood
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Mastery of Venetian carving. Many "Shell-Form" Grotto chairs exist, but rarely do original swan chairs.
Wood, Beech
Vintage Coastal Gilt Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a splash of seaside luxury to your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Coastal Gilt Carved Grotto Chairs. Inspired by the elegance of coastal living, these chairs feature in...
Wood
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 high glass black finish.
Shell, Glass, Lacquer
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 and seat, dolphin arms and legs in a sea horse tail motif.
Hardwood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved dolphin / serpent arms and leg supports.
Wood
Set Of 8 Limed Wood Grotto Chairs With Cream Striped Silk Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant set of eight Italian limed fruit wood grotto chairs with striped cream silk upholstered seats, often seen attributed to Andre' Groult.
Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland Smith recreation of a classic Italian 19th C carved wood and lacquer, shell form Italian grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 33.25 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
Venetian Carved Wood "Mecca" Grotto Chair in the Style of Pauly Et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in East Hampton, NY
Venetian carved wood "Mecca" Grotto chair in the style of Pauly Et Cie. Poly-chromed and silvered wood.
Sold
H 37 in W 19.75 in D 15 in
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Chairs After Brown Jordan - Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your outdoor space with this set of 8 Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Chairs, inspired by the timeless elegance of Brown Jordan.
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut.
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage cerused oak shell form Grotto chairs newly reupholstered in a Quadrille coral print.
Wood
Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland Smith recreation of a Classic Italian 19th century carved wood and lacquer, shell form Italian grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Wood
GROTTO CHAIR
Located in New York, NY
OPEN-ARM LOG CHAIR FROM A SUMMER HOUSE.
Burl
Sold
Grotto chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Silver and gold leaf
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Grotto Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with a splash of seaside fantasy and Hollywood Regency glamour with this enchanting set of four vintage Tropitone grotto chairs. Each chair is a masterpiece of whims...
Aluminum
19th Century Grotto Chair, England
Located in New York, NY
English rare and unusual 19th century chair frame made to look like tree branches. Very decorative, sculptural and whimsical. Newly reupholstered in linen.
Venetian Grotto Chair and Table Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Outlandish Venetian silver-gilt and carved wood chair and table both in the form of open scallops, the legs decorated in coral and fantasy sea creature designs.
Chair:...
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Metal
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.
Wood
Pair of Grotto Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of Venetian Grotto or "Fantasy" chairs. These chairs are from a prominent Miami Estate and have been painted white for the "garden" room of this home.
Wood, Paint
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.
Aluminum
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.
Aluminum
Italian Rococo Style Grotto Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
the shaped backrest with rocaille carving above a padded seat with rocaille carved apron and carved cabriole legs, the rear legs splayed
Wood, Leather
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$4,700 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Murano Oval Gold Art Glass and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing gold color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple...
Brass
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.
Wood
$4,700
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Murano Oval Gold Art Glass and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing gold color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano gol...
Brass
$29,700
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 47.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
French Art Nouveau Floral Foliage Table Lamp in Bronze
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful cast bronze floral design Art Nouveau table lamp, France, 1930s. This exquisite table lamp features two flowers standing on a plant, one of them holds the light bulb. This ...
Bronze
Sea Shell Encrusted Grotto Style Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Console Table is a striking and unique piece that combines a perfect balance of clean lines and organic forms. The base of the table is made o...
Shell, Wood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Study of a Male nude, circa 1800 France Empire Oil on canvas
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
French artist, circa 1800 Study of a male nude Oil on canvas Size 24 x 49 cm Frame 34 x 59 cm
Oil
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$7,750Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 31 in D 7 in
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful boat / ship chandelier that is beautifully detailed with a beaded crystal hull and sails crystal star accents throughout. Outfitted with 3 internal lights, In the manner ...
Crystal
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$4,200
H 27 in W 49 in D 12 in
Black Forest 1880s Hand-Carved Coat or Hat Rack with Stag and Grapevines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period hand-carved wall coat or hat rack from circa 1880 depicting a majestic stag with antlers surrounded by grapevines. This Black Forest period hand-carved wall coa...
Wood
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