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Italian Grotto Style Onyx Shell Ashtrays
Located in Queens, NY
6 Italian Grotto-style (20th Century) brown onyx shell form ashtray/soap dish with a fluted and
Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Ashtrays

Materials

Ash

Vintage Italian "Grotto" Chandelier Encrusted with Sea Shells and Coral
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Italian "Grotto" Chandelier is a unique and elegant lighting fixture that adds a touch
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Coral

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
Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Resin

Italian Grotto Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Grotto table, with a rectangular flame veneered mahogany top on a branching coral cast
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Grotto Style Glazed Terracotta Shell Shaped Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful rare Grotto style Italian shell shaped garden seat. Great details all around. Finished
Category

20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Italian Grotto Cachepot / Planter / Figurine W/ Shell & Dolphin
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Hollywood Regency Era Italian signed ceramic Cachepot or figurines. They are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Wooden Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian grotto (1920s) stripped wood wall plaque of a mermaid figure.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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
Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Walnut Grotto Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
exudes the style and effortless glamour reminiscent of the time. Fine Italian grotto furniture is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Stools

Materials

Walnut

Palladio Antique Italian Carved Wood Faux Coral Console
By Palladio
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique Italian grotto style carved wood demilune console table with a time worn faux
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair Italian Gold Grotto Arm-Chairs with Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of gold tone grotto style armchairs with upholstered seats, from the mid/later part
Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Grotta Segreta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This grandiose work is a beautiful depiction of an 18th-century Italian grotto, a secret haven
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Landscape Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

Grotta Segreta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This grandiose work is a beautiful depiction of an 18th-century Italian grotto, a secret haven
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Landscape Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Ink

Early 19th-Century Italian Painting Boat Expedition Grotto Coastal Cave
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat Expedition Italian School, early 1800's period oil on canvas, framed Framed: 19 x 23 inches
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Early 19th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Italian 1960s Glazed Terracotta Dolphin Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the fantastic spirit of a seaside Italian grotto with this magnificent vintage dolphin
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Mid-20th Century Teak Clamshell Garden Table
Located in Chicago, IL
brings the romance of the Italian grotto tradition into the everyday. The base is formed from a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Tall Coastal Seashell Encrusted Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
countless cascading shells, these lamps evoke the enchanting allure of Italian Grotto style, infusing any
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilt Grotto Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Grotto table, the rounded 'D' shaped flame mahogany and rosewood crossbanded top above a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual pair of Grotto tables, the rounded 'D' shaped flame mahogany and rosewood crossbanded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Giltwood Grotto Shell Antiqued Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of late 19th-century Italian giltwood mirrors, radiating timeless elegance and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Huge 19th Century Venetian Grotto Frame, Italy 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental 18th Century Venetian Grotto Frame, created circa 1780 in Italy. This frame is
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Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of Four 19th Century Italian Wood Grotto Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four 19th century Italian wood Grotto armchairs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grotto View of Capri
Located in New York, NY
Grotto view of Capri. Gold-framed French watercolor views of Capri entitled, "Grotto a Capri - Le
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paper, Giltwood, Paint

Italian Mid-Century Grotto Style Sea Shell Console Table
Located in Queens, 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

Venetian Rococo Grotto Lectern
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Rococo Grotto style (18/19th Cent) lectern / music stand with a pedestal base with
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Romantic Music Stands

Victorian Living Room Set by GROTTO, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1850
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, 2 armchairs and a 2-seat sofa. Designed by GROTTO. Italy, CIRCA 1850.
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

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.
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Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Side Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Very Rare 19th Century 1880 Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy Stool Height Adjust
By Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 19th century circa 1880 Italian
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

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

Venetian Gilded And Painted Grotto Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a scallop shell top and naturalistic tree limb support with coral and oyster shell three part legs.
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Form Grotto Console Hall Table & Mirror - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pair of Antique Italian Hollywood Regency Shell & Marble Grotto Console Hall Table & Mirror
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...

Materials

Marble

19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench
Located in Houston, TX
gilt Grotto bench, settee, canapé or banquette with seahorses from the 19th century. This Italian
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Pair of Gouaches depicting the Blue Grotto
Located in Spencertown, NY
A pair of gouaches depicting two scenes of the blue grotto. Late 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Drawings

Materials

Paper

Pair of Shell Back Grotto Style Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Grotto style hand carved shell back swiveling bar stools upholstered in vibrant Palm Beach
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage boho grotto chairs, hand-carved with intricate details that showcase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Early 20th-century Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
continuing into the 19th-centuries, Europe's aristocracy desired to have their very own "grottoes" built at
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

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

Vintage Coastal Venetian Gilt Carved Grotto Tete-A-Tete
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your coastal décor with this exquisite Vintage Coastal Venetian Gilt Carved Grotto Tête-à
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Pair of Antique Hand Painted Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of Venetian carved and pierced wood grotto style side chairs. Beautifully painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Venetian Grotto Table with Fairy Tale Elf
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Venetian Grotto table with Fairy Tale Elf A gorgeous venetian grotto side table with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, circa 1830 Italian Venetian
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Large Hollywood Regency Style Painted Carved Wood Dolphin Grotto Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Hollywood Regency style painted and carved wood double serpent or dolphin mirror. It is in very good condition, and a pair is currently available. They ar...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

A Pair of Venetian Silvered and Gilt Grotto Armchairs attributed to Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in CA, CA
A pair of Italian carved, silvered and gilt 'Grotto' armchairs, attributed to Pauly et Cie Venetian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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Italian Grotto For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian grotto you’re looking for. Each Italian grotto for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and silver. Find 145 options for an antique or vintage Italian grotto now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Italian grotto you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian grotto made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian grotto that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pauly et Cie and Pauly & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Grotto?

The average selling price for an Italian grotto at 1stDibs is $5,250, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.