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Venetian Grotto Style Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
A unique and beautiful carved and gilded Venetian grotto style bench with carved shell legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Venetian Grotto Style Bench
Venetian Grotto Style Bench
H 16 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
Giacometti Style Sculptural Grotto Chair
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Dallas, TX
Grotto Side chair in the manner of Giacometti. Leather seat with a decorative leather trim.
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
H 11.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in
Carved Wood Grotto Style Shell Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grotto style carved wood shell stool.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Large Grotto Style Coral Branch Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Five exposed light bulbs embedded within this oversized life-like rough textured coral branch style
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin, Plaster

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
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Plaster

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
stylized dolphin arms. The chairs with specialist aged grotto style gilding.
Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

The Grotto Chair
The Grotto Chair
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 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

Palm Beach Regency Style Grotto Seashell Console Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood style console table with a bow front top having a dark lush mahogany finish over
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Plaster, Mahogany

19th Century Venetian Gilded, Carved Wood Grotto Style Table
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Mid-19th century, Venetian grotto style table. Shell form top, mythical dolphin, sitting atop three
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Venetian Style Grotto Pedestals or Side Tables
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unique and rare pair of Venetian style grotto chairs with tripod bases and carved silvered sea
Category

Mid-20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Grotto Style Sea Shell Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Grotto-style (1940s) console table with sea shell decoration and cabriole legs.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Romantic Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Patinated Bronze Grotto Style Sculptural Lamp Representing a Stylized Dolphin
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze grotto style sculptural lamp representing a stylized dolphin.      
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Anthony Redmile Grotto Style Shellwork Decorated Glass Top Table
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Forney, TX
Redmile created some of the most unusual works of 1970s and 1980s London. Describing his interior style as
Category

Late 20th Century European Folk Art Center Tables

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Grotto Style Italian Giltwood Carved Putti and Shell Form Jardiniere
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful! It is an Italian Grotto style carved putti and shell form jardiniere. It is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Poplar

Gilt and Silver Wood Venetian Grotto Style Table, Italy, circa 1890
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt and silver wood Venetian Grotto style table, Italy, circa 1890. Pauly et Cie manufacture.
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Venetian Rococo Grotto Lectern
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian Rococo Grotto style (18/19th Cent) lectern / music stand with a pedestal base with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Romantic Music Stands

Venetian Rococo Grotto Lectern
Venetian Rococo Grotto Lectern
H 53 in W 24 in D 17 in
Grotto Form Seahell Dish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Italian serving dish is very much in the Hollywood Regency style with its
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Grotto Form Seahell Dish
Grotto Form Seahell Dish
H 5.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.38 in
Maitland Smith Italian Grotto Style Branch and Bird Figural Pedestal Side Table.
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Italian Grotto Style Branch and Bird Figural Pedestal Side Table. Item features a
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Resin

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of metal footed dish grotto style with men riding giant fish figurines. This pair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of metal footed dish grotto style with men riding giant fish figurines. Great
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 3 in
Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of metal footed dish grotto style with men riding giant fish hunting figurines
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
Grotto Metal Footed Dish, a Pair
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 3 in
Vintage Stone Inlaid "Grotto" Bird Bath
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Stone Inlaid "GROTTO" Bird Bath. Tony Doquette Style. Vintage stone bird bath makes a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Inlaid "GROTTO" Bird Bath
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Stone Inlaid "GROTTO" Bird Bath. Tony Doquette Style. Vintage stone and shell bird bath
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

A White Grotto Form Chandelier by Sirmos
By Sirmos
Located in New York, NY
multitude of design styles.
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

A White Grotto Form Chandelier by Sirmos
A White Grotto Form Chandelier by Sirmos
H 22.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Italian Venetian carved-wood grotto chair, with adjustable height, from the turn of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Grotto Chairs - Set of Four
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. The iconic Grotto style with serpent
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
like this, its reminiscent of the Pauley CIE Etc Grotto pieces which sell for silly figures. The frame
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Seahorse Serpent Shell Grotto Black Gold Parcel Gilt Tall Pedestal Table(s)
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful patinated parcel gilt 20th century tall Venetian grotto occasional table featuring
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th C. Italian Grotto Carved Giltwood Putti & Shell Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, originating from Italy in the 1850s. These captivating wall shelves showcase the opulent 'Grotto' style with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Grotto Design Iron, Marble and Bronze Bathroom Sink with THG Paris Faucet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare and Unique marble and bronze sink with a dark bronze French Faucet, The grotto style sink base
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XV Style Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and romantic Louis XV style mirror dates to the 1920s. The piece is fabricated
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV Style Wall Mirror
Louis XV Style Wall Mirror
H 40 in W 25.38 in D 1.75 in
18th Century style carved Oak centre / console table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
its original Grotto De Belloc marble top. Hand carved roundel, blind fretwork to the frieze, with fan
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Well-Carved English Chippendale Style Gilt-Wood Mirror with Bold Crest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The exuberantly carved pagoda crest surrounded by lively acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and grotto
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

The Birth of Venus Printed on Canvas in the Style of Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous painting printed on canvas depicting the birth of Venus in the style of famed French
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Canvas

A 19th century, Louis XV style Statuary marble rococo chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century, Louis XV style Statuary marble rococo chimneypiece. Each canted jamb is festooned
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning sofa, Bergeres, Italian Rococo style carved and gilt, Satin Brocade, set of 3! Pair of
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th cent.) Grotto carved and polychromed double peacock design
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
Located in Newport Beach, CA
inset with later marble top in the grotto style. The three dolphin form legs atop a raised base on paw
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
Antique Dolphin Leg Side Table
H 30.5 in Dm 18.25 in
19th Century Putti and Shell Gilt Wall Brackets
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of lovely Italian gilt cherub and shell carved wall brackets.... in the grotto style.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Circa 1750 Bleached Oak Rococo Console Table with Royal Flemish Red Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Rococo aesthetic was taken from nature in the form of rockwork, grotto ornaments, shells, and foliate
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

George III 'Rustic' Giltwood Wall Brackets, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
'cottage orné', follies, and grottos of the landed gentry. Frances Collard states "Rustic furniture
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Mattia Bonetti Unique “Jelly” Bedroom Console Table circa 2009
By Mattia Bonetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
always retain an element of his own distinctive style.’’ Jacques Granges, Interior Designer. Mattia
Category

Early 2000s French Post-Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plexiglass, Oak

Mattia Bonetti Unique “Jelly” Bedroom Console Table circa 2009
Mattia Bonetti Unique “Jelly” Bedroom Console Table circa 2009
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H 19.3 in W 29.14 in D 10.24 in
George Morland Antique Pair Hand Colored Prints Engravings Rural Scenes Le Blond
By George Baxter
Located in Dublin, Ireland
style of George Baxter or Le Blond, mid to late Nineteenth Century Title “Crossing the Brook” and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Large Italian, Naples, Rococo Carved Wood and Mecca Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
artificial grottoes, Rococo style in interior design, the decorative arts, painting, architecture, and
Category

Antique 1730s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dolphin Fish Metal Bronze Door Stop, Art Nouveau Vintage European 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Depicting a mythological grotto dolphin style sea serpent coiled around Poseidon's trident which is then
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Italian Carved and Green Painted Wooden Floor Lamp with Dolphins
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Grotto style wooden floor lamp with carved and in green and golden tones painted meandering grapes
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Georg Andreas Bockler’s Engravings of Architectural Fountains for Formal Gardens
By Georg Andrea Bockler
Located in Downingtown, PA
, British and Italian styles in this series of architectural studies. Dimensions: Framed: 18.75 inches x 15
Category

Antique 1660s German Charles II Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Putti or Cherub Garden Stools of Composition Stone - Four Available
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian garden seat or grotto stool of cast stone in the Baroque style - featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Composition

Italian Bronze Neoclassical Putti Di Mare Mermaid Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Putti Di Mare mermaids supporting a thick glass pane. The mythical grotto style cherub mermaids are
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Shell Shaped Bronze Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Very nice pair of shell shaped bronze andirons in the grotto style.... very good condition and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Shell Shaped Bronze Andirons
Pair of Shell Shaped Bronze Andirons
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 18 in
Four Antique Italian Extreme Erotica Hand Painted Pottery Tiles of Monks & Nuns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
identified, but are presumed to have been produced in Italy in circa 1790 in the period Baroque style. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Venetian 18th-19th Century Rococo Dragon and Bird Mirrors and Consoles
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
design furniture in the Rococo style, the term taken from the French 'Rocaille' (rockwork), as in fantasy
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antoni Gaudí Art Nouveau Gold Leaf Giltwood Wall Console
By Esteva Figueras y Sesd Hoyos, Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
industrialist Don Pedro Milà and his wife Doña Rosario Segimó Artells. The organic and flowing style of Casa
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Sterling Shell
Located in East Hampton, NY
An exceptionally beautiful grotto style sterling silver conch shell embellished with additional
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Sterling Shell
Large Sterling Shell
H 7 in W 12 in D 7 in
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, early to mid 19th Century, William IV style and period double inkwell made of natural
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of grotto style furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of grotto style furniture — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 272 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of grotto style furniture now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of grotto style furniture, those designed in Hollywood Regency, Rococo and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of grotto style furniture over the years, but those crafted by Tropitone, Artemide and Chapman Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Grotto Style Furniture?

A piece of grotto style furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,925, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $319,972.
Questions About Grotto Style Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, wicker furniture is in style depending on where you live. For instance, if you live on a coast, wicker furniture is quite popular. It’s considered a timeless material that’s always in style. Find a variety of wicker furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuscan-style furniture is a term for case goods, seats, tables and other types of furnishings inspired by the architecture and design of Tuscany, Italy. Pieces often feature natural materials and have rustic distressed finishes. Shop a range of Tuscan-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Baroque style furniture is dramatic, extravagant and detailed and was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church in Italy, where the movement was born in the late 17th century. Baroque was specifically for the wealthy and noble classes and made use of rich and lavish materials including gilded bronze, velvet and silk. Because Baroque style was very heavy and dramatic, typical Baroque color schemes were mostly jewel tones, red and gold.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Rococo style furniture is characterized by the flowing lines, gilded detailing and unparalleled femininity of the Rococo movement that originated in France during the 1730s. This movement is synonymous with King Louis XV’s reign, which explains its opulence and level of detail. However, unlike Baroque style furniture, which lasted throughout the whole 18th century, Rococo had a lightness and whimsy to it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Traditional furniture style is a term commonly used by interior designers to describe furniture with a classic look. Many traditional pieces have ornate details like turned legs and crown molding and are often made from dark woods like oak, walnut and rosewood. Designers working in the traditional style often draw inspiration from antique furniture produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture and other traditional furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The style of rattan furniture varies from piece to piece. Furnishings made of rattan grew in popularity during the mid-century, but older pieces may show off characteristics of the Victorian period. In modern homes, rattan pieces often complement coastal, organic, bohemian and modern tropical interior design styles. Shop a selection of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Jacobean style furniture is a term that defines all English style furniture from the time of King James to that of King James II. Furniture in this style tends to have a certain 3D fullness and often features deeply carved wood. Embellishments include marine motifs as well as mother-of pearl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese-style furniture is furniture done in the style of traditional Japanese pieces. It often includes materials like bamboo, wood, rice straw and paper. You may also see furniture produced by Japanese designers and artisans described with the term. Find a range of Japanese-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    Sheraton is a neoclassical style of furniture, popular in late 18th-century England, that typically mixes several types of wood in one piece. Its name was coined by 19th-century collectors and dealers to credit Thomas Sheraton, considered one of the 18th century’s big three furniture designers, alongside Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chippendale style furniture are pieces in the style of British cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale (1718–79), whose wares were usually separated into three categories: Gothic, Rococo and Chinese.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tufted furniture is in style. It's considered a timeless look, meaning it never really goes out of style. Tufted sofas and bed frames are still extremely popular.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian furniture often features dark woods with ornate carvings, heavy luxurious fabrics and often features natural images. Painted and gilded accents add to the luxe feel. From 1830 to 1890, during the reign of Queen Victoria, this very ornate style was popular with a great mix of other styles. Shop a collection of Victorian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The classic furniture style draws inspiration from design styles of the past, such as neoclassical and Baroque. Also called traditional style, the classic style often features ornate details, such as button-tufted upholstery, nailhead trim and carved or turned legs. Dark woods like walnut, oak and rosewood are commonly used to produce classic furniture. Explore a wide variety of traditional furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The style of furniture associated with Herman Miller is mid-century modern. While the manufacturer originally produced bedroom sets in traditional styles, the company eventually changed course, and no other business of its kind did more than Herman Miller to introduce mid-century modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful and iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Herman Miller furniture.