Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of six elegant Venetian Grotto carved wood shell back dining chairs, having a scalloped design with cushioned fabric seats.
Wood
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 37.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 1...
Upholstery, Wood
$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off
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. Shell-back chairs.
Wood
Set of Six Italian Gilded Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six Italian gilded carved shell back wood dining chairs with goatskin seats.
Sheepskin, Giltwood
$6,756 / set
Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly covered in a beautiful designer chevron pattern.
Metal
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs attributed to H Paul Browning.
Walnut
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
1950's Shell Back Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 1950's shell back Italian mahogany dining chairs with inaly detail, fully restored and re-upholstered with some wear and patina due to age and use, the were made in.
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Aluminum Shell Back Dining Set Attributed to Brown Jordan, 1970s
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Complementing the table are four exceptional shell-back dining chairs, each showcasing an intricately cast fan-shaped backrest with refined carved detailing that evokes the elegance ...
Aluminum
$8,400 / set
Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown Jordan furniture company. Seats are newly reupholstered in outdoor water resistant fa...
Aluminum
$9,800 / set
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. Professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered. Upholstery fabric swatch available upon request. We also have set of two a...
Beech
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Grotto style scalloped wood shell back arm dining side or desk chair in lacquered in black.
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14
By Brown Jordan
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A wonderful vintage set of 14 Brown Jordan Regency style iron shell back grotto patio pr dining room chairs. It is rare to have such a huge set of these chairs at one time.
Iron
Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six Venetian grotto style shell back cast aluminum dining / side chairs newly reupholstered in soft vinyl and newly powder coated in lava orange / red enamel.
Aluminum
14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed leather. 12 side chairs and two arm chairs make up this set. 6 of the chairs come f...
Wood, Leather, Paint
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.
Aluminum
Set of Italian Shell-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Set of six painted shell back dining chairs in the Venetian style. Round upholstered seats.
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut shell back dining chairs Offered is a vintage Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut shell back dining chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs Offered is a vintage Set of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs.
Walnut
SET OF SIX SHELL BACKED DINING CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 hand carved shell back chairs. Seat height is 20 inches.
Wood, Velvet
Set of 12 Hollywood Regency Shell-back Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The backs carved in the style of a shell. Nicely distressed finish.
Wood, Fabric
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 Venetian grotto style.
Fabric, Wood
Single Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chair
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chair Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chair attributed to H Paul Browning.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by H Paul Browning.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs. Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs attributed to H Paul Browning.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs attributed to H Paul Browning for Stanley.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 18 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 glass. The glass is original and may have some scratches. The glass can also be la...
Metal
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs. The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell.
Mahogany
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the Hollywood Regency taste.
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Six Italian Shell Back Carved Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Italian carved shell back chairs with sabre legs. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in chocolate brown mohair fabric
Set of Eight Shell Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight shell back chairs two with arms. The upholstery on the seats are a faux alligator skin in a silver velvet.
Sold
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Items feature gold painted accents, shaped backs, (4) side chairs, solid wood construction, sleek sculptural ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four Shell-Back Lucite Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Original Lucite Shell design dining chairs. Featuring original red velvet fabric. Can be reupholstered to customers tastes.
Lucite
Sold
H 38 in W 17.5 in D 20.25 in
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Item features gold painted accents, shaped backs, (4) side chairs, solid wood construction, sleek sculptural ...
Fabric, Mahogany
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 19".
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 style.
Brass
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic medallion back shape.
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of six Brown Jordan style shell back 'Grotto' dining chairs in cast aluminum.
Aluminum
18th Century Shell Carved Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th Century English shell carved comb back Windsor armchair with scroll carved fan over vasiform back splat, the scrolled arms supported by shaped brackets, over deeply saddled...
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
Sold
H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shell back design, aluminum metal. Original finish and upholstery.
Aluminum, Metal
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Eight Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six side chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the Hollywood Regency taste.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.