Grotto Rocking Chair
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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Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in New York, NY
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Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
and seat. The pedestal base is shaped into rock formations, polychrome decorated.
This is a very rare
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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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H 45.5 in W 41 in D 28 in
Mattia Bonetti Unique “Jelly” Bedroom Console Table circa 2009
By Mattia Bonetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, acrylic, wood, rock crystal, marble, glass and gemstones.
In the 1970s Bonetti met the designer Elizabeth
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H 19.3 in W 29.14 in D 10.24 in
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By Pauly & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
, sea animals such as seahorses, dolphins on typical furniture of the time, such as rocking chair
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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
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Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
furniture were made in this Fantasy Grotto style, from sleigh beds to rocking chairs, settees and, most
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H 34 in W 40 in D 22 in
Rare Venetian Silver Gilt "grotto" Fantasy Rocker
Located in Natchez, MS
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French Louis XVI Period Desk Armchair by Louis Magdelaine Pluvinet, circa 1780
By Louis-Magdeleine Pluvinet 1
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
sculptor Primaticcio executed the grotto in the Italian mode, with rooms carved in the rock and filled with
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H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
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- What is a Boston rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A Windsor rocking chair is built for comfort and is usually manufactured in such a way that the seat’s spindles, along with the chair-back and legs, are pushed into holes that have been drilled. This sets this type of chair apart, as the standard construction of a chair sees that the back legs are continuous. The Windsor chair originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. As mentioned, their bentwood back frames are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Windsor rocking chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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A rocking chair helps soothe infants, children, and adults alike. The rocking and swaying movement helps create a meditative and lethargic state.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A platform rocking chair is a rocking chair constructed to have the rockers on a fixed platform rather than the floor. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary platform rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024What a rocking chair symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rocking chairs with comfort or relaxation. Because people often sit in the chairs to gently rock babies to sleep, the furniture may also represent parenthood or motherhood. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Windsor rocking chair, enlist the help of a licensed furniture appraiser. Many convincing distressed reproductions exist due to their popularity and value. An experienced professional can accurately determine if yours is an authentic antique or a replica. Find a range of expertly vetted Windsor rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
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