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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source
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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

H 37.21 in W 40.56 in D 37.41 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
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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

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 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
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Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat
Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat

Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat

H 22.5 in W 17 in D 19 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 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
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Mid-20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Style Grotto Pedestals or Side Tables
Pair of Venetian Style Grotto Pedestals or Side Tables

Pair of Venetian Style Grotto Pedestals or Side Tables

H 31.5 in W 19 in D 19 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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By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
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

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Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17.33 in
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
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H 48 in Dm 38 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

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Glass, Plaster

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

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H 30 in W 52 in D 52 in
Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1960s Persian Qum rug with a whimsical pictorial pattern containing various deer and birds amidst a landscape of trees-of-life, woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, g...
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Vintage 1960s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug
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Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug

W 41 in L 56 in
Set of Four Chairs and Table, circa 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four highly decorative painted iron chairs and a hand painted table with sun drawing, resting on a heavy metal base, circa 1985. Measures: Table: 30" diameter x 49.5" heigh...
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets

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Iron

Set of Four Chairs and Table, circa 1985
Set of Four Chairs and Table, circa 1985

Set of Four Chairs and Table, circa 1985

H 30 in Dm 49.5 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

Materials

Velvet

Custom Furniture Pillows Drapery in the Manner of Scalamandre Le Tigre Animal
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H 36 in W 36 in D 36 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

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Iron

Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (2)
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H 31 in W 17 in D 17 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

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Blown Glass

Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6Arms Clear-Multi-Color Glass by Multiforme
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H 29.53 in Dm 27.56 in
Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers

Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
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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
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H 78.75 in W 58.27 in D 54.34 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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
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H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
Chair Post Steltman by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
By Alessandro Guerriero
Located in Milan, Italy
Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is a tribute to the famous Steltman chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. The chair is made of ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Plexiglass

Chair Post Steltman by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
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Chair Post Steltman by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design four-poster bed with serpentine scrolling foliate canopy rails supported by carved and turned foliate upright posts. Aged gesso and paint decorated. This i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint, Gesso

Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Plume Four-Poster Bed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

H 120.5 in W 68.25 in D 82 in
Table IKB by Yves Klein
By Yves Klein
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Table IKB by Yves Klein
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H 14.25 in W 49.25 in D 39.25 in
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Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Cranes on Gold Leaf
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H 72.25 in W 64 in D 1 in
Modernist Vintage Brown Four Dining Chairs Arne Jacobsen 3107 circa 1955 Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
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Modernist Vintage Brown Four Dining Chairs Arne Jacobsen 3107 circa 1955 Denmark
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H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

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By Michael Von Jakubowski
Located in New York, NY
palace gardens. These pieces of furniture had Mediterranean-themed carved features: shells for chair
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H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.75 in
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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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

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Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair

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H 34 in W 23 in D 23 in
Venetian Grotto Pedestal or Side Table, Gilded Wood, 19th Century
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
. The table is surmounted by a plate in the shape of shell. Rocaille style in appearance, this beautiful
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Venetian Grotto Pedestal or Side Table, Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Venetian Grotto Pedestal or Side Table, Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Venetian Grotto Pedestal or Side Table, Gilded Wood, 19th Century

H 25.99 in Dm 14.18 in
Dining Table c1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco, Rare Find Hollywood Italian Grotto
Located in France, FR
Carved dark walnut legs Italian inspiration from antique grotto shell furniture and reminiscent of early
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Wood, Walnut

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Dining Table c1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco, Rare Find Hollywood Italian Grotto

Dining Table c1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco, Rare Find Hollywood Italian Grotto

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 39.77 in
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Located in France, FR
door Figured burr walnut Scalloped edges With key Italian inspiration from antique grotto shell
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Walnut, Wood

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H 80.32 in W 72.05 in D 20.08 in
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Located in France, FR
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Credenza Sideboard Art Nouveau Art Deco Buffet Rare Find Hollywood Italian

Credenza Sideboard Art Nouveau Art Deco Buffet Rare Find Hollywood Italian

H 80.32 in W 72.05 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
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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 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
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Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
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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 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
Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gold leafed Venetian Grotto style shellback dining chairs. Price is per chair. Only one chair left .
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs
Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs

Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Totnes, GB
An exceedingly rare opportunity to own an original and exceptional Venetian grotto chair in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian
19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian

19th Century Venetian Grotto Shell Chair, Silver Gilt, Pauly et Cie, Italian

H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 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
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20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

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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
Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century Venetian Grotto chairs in scallop shell form
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs
Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs

Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs

H 31 in W 13 in D 19 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
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Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 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
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
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
Category

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
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
Category

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
Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight polished Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs. Price is for the set of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 17 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
Category

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
Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs
By Serge Roche
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning set of 6 Grotto shell style chairs in the manner of Serge Roche in a painted
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs
Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs

Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Brown Jordan style cast aluminum shell form grotto style outdoor dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4

H 37.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 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
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
Category

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
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair

H 31.5 in W 17 in L 31.5 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
Category

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
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
. The bench features two seats shaped as shells, six legs, cartouche shapes, and heavy carving
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair

18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair

H 29 in W 48 in D 28 in
Shell Grotto Garden Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare composite chair with unique form and original patina.
Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Shell Grotto Garden Chair
Shell Grotto Garden Chair

Shell Grotto Garden Chair

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 36 in
Venetian Grotto Style Piano Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine 19th century elaborately carved swivel stool with traces of gilding on shell carved seat.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Piano Bench
Venetian Grotto Style Piano Bench

Venetian Grotto Style Piano Bench

H 23.5 in W 16.5 in D 19 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
Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Shell grotto garden chair, 20th century Rare composite chair with unique form and original
Category

20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century
Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

H 37.5 in W 41 in L 37.5 in
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Dining Chairs After Brown Jordan - Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
iconic Grotto chairs in the classic shell design. Fully restored with all new gloss white powder coating
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Dining Chairs After Brown Jordan - Set of 8
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Dining Chairs After Brown Jordan - Set of 8

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Grotto Dining Chairs After Brown Jordan - Set of 8

H 36.5 in W 20 in D 15 in
19th Century Venetian Fantasy Grotto Style Revolving Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with a shell form swivel seat. The stool is nicely carved with a mellow fruitwood patina
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Venetian Fantasy Grotto Style Revolving Bench
19th Century Venetian Fantasy Grotto Style Revolving Bench

19th Century Venetian Fantasy Grotto Style Revolving Bench

H 22.75 in W 16.5 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
Fantastic Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Grotto Revolving Music Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic Italian antique Victorian carved walnut Grotto revolving music stool having a fantastic
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Grotto Revolving Music Stool
Fantastic Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Grotto Revolving Music Stool

Fantastic Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Grotto Revolving Music Stool

H 23.43 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs

H 37 in W 21 in D 20 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
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
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
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto patio set. This includes 4 chairs and table base. Glass top is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

H 37 in W 20 in D 18 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
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and complete 19th century carved and gilt Venetian swan Grotto chair. Realistically and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair

19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair

H 32 in W 30 in L 32 in
Antique Venetian Italian Grotto Piano Stool Carved Gold Gilt Shell Rocaille Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
quite fond of shell encrusted pavilions and grottos on their grounds. So naturally, the nobility of the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Stools

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Antique Venetian Italian Grotto Piano Stool Carved Gold Gilt Shell Rocaille Seat
Antique Venetian Italian Grotto Piano Stool Carved Gold Gilt Shell Rocaille Seat

Antique Venetian Italian Grotto Piano Stool Carved Gold Gilt Shell Rocaille Seat

H 23 in W 15 in D 18.25 in
Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms
Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms

Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms

H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique North Italian walnut and parcel gilt Venetian grotto music stool, with
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880
Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880

Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880

H 22.84 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Walnut Stool, Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Walnut stool, Louis XV style Magnificent walnut "grotto" stool, Harpist or piano stool. Carved in
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Stool, Louis XV Style
Walnut Stool, Louis XV Style

Walnut Stool, Louis XV Style

H 20.48 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Walnut Grotto Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved walnut shell shaped dressing table chair or piano stool. The seat on this stool is
Category

20th Century European Stools

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Grotto Stool
Walnut Grotto Stool

Walnut Grotto Stool

H 23 in W 16 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms

H 36 in W 23 in D 24 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
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 of Venetian Carved Grotto Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 20th Century Venetian Grotto Chairs. Venetian Grotto furniture was originally created for
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Pair of Venetian Carved Grotto Armchairs
Pair of Venetian Carved Grotto Armchairs

Pair of Venetian Carved Grotto Armchairs

H 43 in W 25 in D 25 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
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Shell Grotto Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell grotto chair you’re looking for. A shell grotto chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell grotto chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each shell grotto chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell grotto chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brown Jordan and Tropitone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shell Grotto Chair?

The average selling price for a shell grotto chair at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $1,425 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Shell Grotto Chair
  • What are Shell Chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • Is the Shell Chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.

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