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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
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
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Mid-20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Venetian Grotto Style Bench
Venetian Grotto Style Bench

Venetian Grotto Style Bench

H 16 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Venetian Grotto Seats
Located in El Monte, CA
A highly decorative pair of Venetian Grotto giltwood seats. Carved open shell motif resting on
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20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Venetian Grotto Seats
Pair of Venetian Grotto Seats

Pair of Venetian Grotto Seats

H 22 in W 19.5 in D 20 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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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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
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian grotto style shell back chair in antique gold leaf.
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair

Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair

H 39.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Chair features a Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back, with padded black upholstered seat, on four
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Venetian Gilded, Carved Wood Grotto Style Table
19th Century Venetian Gilded, Carved Wood Grotto Style Table

19th Century Venetian Gilded, Carved Wood Grotto Style Table

H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in

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Venetian Late 19th Century Pine Putto and Shell Grotto Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
A highly decorative Venetian late 19th century pine putto and shell Grotto adjustable stool. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Pine

Venetian Late 19th Century Pine Putto and Shell Grotto Stool
Venetian Late 19th Century Pine Putto and Shell Grotto Stool

Venetian Late 19th Century Pine Putto and Shell Grotto Stool

H 19 in W 11.5 in D 14.25 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
Pair of Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of Hollywood Regency style Venetian grotto shell-back barstools featuring a Florida Regency
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools

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Metal

Pair of Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Barstools
Pair of Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Barstools

Pair of Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Barstools

H 46 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Form Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian Grotto style armchairs with a silver gilt finish and carved shell and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Form Armchairs
Pair of Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Form Armchairs

Pair of Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Form Armchairs

H 42.25 in W 23 in D 22 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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 D 24 in
Set of Four Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood Regency set of four Venetian grotto style shell back armchairs featuring a Florida
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Armchairs
Set of Four Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Armchairs

Set of Four Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Armchairs

H 39 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.
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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
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
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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
Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood. The back resembles a Venetian Grotto shell. It has splayed legs with lines carved down the front
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 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 .
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Venetian grotto style. The set consists of six side chairs and two host chairs measuring 25 inches wide
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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
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
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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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
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
20th c. Venetian Grotto Style Seashell Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Twentieth century Venetian Grotto style wall mirror featuring a rectangular panel of mirrored glass
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20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror, Shell

20th c. Venetian Grotto Style Seashell Mirror
20th c. Venetian Grotto Style Seashell Mirror

20th c. Venetian Grotto Style Seashell Mirror

H 56 in W 38 in
Midcentury Venetian Silver & Gold Gilt Grotto Shell Form Settee / Tete-a-tête
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is a midcentury Venetian silver and gold gilt shell and dolphin form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Settees

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Wood

Midcentury Venetian Silver & Gold Gilt Grotto Shell Form Settee / Tete-a-tête
Midcentury Venetian Silver & Gold Gilt Grotto Shell Form Settee / Tete-a-tête

Midcentury Venetian Silver & Gold Gilt Grotto Shell Form Settee / Tete-a-tête

H 27.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
19th c. Venetian Grotto Fruitwood Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Venetian grotto fruitwood armchair featuring carved shell-form back, seat, and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

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Fruitwood

19th c. Venetian Grotto Fruitwood Armchair
19th c. Venetian Grotto Fruitwood Armchair

19th c. Venetian Grotto Fruitwood Armchair

H 36 in W 22.5 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

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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
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms. Morticed
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs

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Mahogany

Mahogany Grotto Chair
Mahogany Grotto Chair

Mahogany Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 25 in L 34.5 in
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage grotto style armchairs Wooden armchair features a Venetian grotto style scalloped
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Vintage 1970s American Rococo Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Armchairs

H 38 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Three elegant Italian Venetian Grotto shell back swivel bar stools. Each chair was handmade with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools
Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools

Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools

H 43 in W 17.75 in D 20 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

H 39 in W 19 in D 23 in
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian Grotto style gold leafed shell back armchair. Only one left. Offered at Gallery
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Armchair
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Armchair

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Armchair

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a beautiful original example of the Italian grotto chair. It retains it's original hand
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian
Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian

Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian

H 37.25 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back chairs in white wash finish.
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood regency set of six Italian handcrafted dining chairs featuring a Venetian shell back or
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

H 38 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian Grotto, giltwood and polychrome shell back, seahorse sides and dolphin armrest in giltwood
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Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs

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Wood

Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair

Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair

H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
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
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 18 in D 20 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 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
wooden chair features a Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back, with padded black upholstered seat
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s

Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s

H 39 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th century) shell carved back and seat with carved seahorse and sea
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

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Giltwood

Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century
Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century

Venetian Grotto Giltwood Rocking Chair, 19th Century

H 34 in W 21 in D 36 in
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Venetian Grotto carved shell back chairs, in vintage original condition with
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs

Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs

H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Beautiful Set of Eight Italian Ebonized Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
Set of eight Italian ebonized Venetian grotto shell back dining chairs, wood framed chairs having
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Beautiful Set of Eight Italian Ebonized Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set of Eight Italian Ebonized Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

Beautiful Set of Eight Italian Ebonized Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39 in W 21 in D 21 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
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form
Located in Stamford, CT
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form-dyed fruitwood late 19th century to early 20th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form

Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form

H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Venetian Style, Shell-Back Grotto Chairs in Polished Aluminum
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Suite of six disco cool, polished aluminum, venetian style grotto chairs. A very successful post
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Venetian Style, Shell-Back Grotto Chairs in Polished Aluminum
Venetian Style, Shell-Back Grotto Chairs in Polished Aluminum

Venetian Style, Shell-Back Grotto Chairs in Polished Aluminum

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 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
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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

Materials

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 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table
Located in Natchez, MS
19th century Venetian "fantasy" Grotto Center Table with shell motif and clam shell top with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table
Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table

Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table

H 30 in W 36 in D 25 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
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Stools

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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
Pair of Grand Carved Grotto Ewers
Located in London, GB
Pair of Venetian Walnut Carved Grotto Shell Form Wall mounted Ewers.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Urns

Pair of Grand Carved Grotto Ewers
Pair of Grand Carved Grotto Ewers

Pair of Grand Carved Grotto Ewers

H 20 in Dm 11 in
Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Hand carved dining chairs feature decorative shell back design with carvings and accent colors
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 40 in W 20 in D 23 in
Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six Venetian grotto shell or scalloped back style dining chairs in solid wood with
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 37 in W 18 in D 21 in
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Molla, Brown Jordan
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six heavy cast aluminum patio/garden dining chairs feature sculptural shell form design in
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Venetian "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c. Venetian "fantasy furniture" Grotto Table with shell form top and dolphin legs with shell
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian End Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Venetian "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table
19th Century Venetian "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table

19th Century Venetian "Fantasy Furniture" Grotto Table

H 32 in Dm 19 in

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Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps

Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps

H 31 in Dm 20 in
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

PMPT Flush Mount
PMPT Flush Mount

PMPT Flush Mount

H 9.5 in Dm 8 in
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Grotto Style Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impeccably hand-carved Grotto-style mahogany shell-back chairs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. These chairs offer exceptional comfort, with detailed carving on both the shell pa...
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Grotto Style Dining Chairs, Pair
Grotto Style Dining Chairs, Pair

Grotto Style Dining Chairs, Pair

H 37 in W 18 in D 17 in
Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood grotto chair, in shell and dolphin motif, from the mid 20th century. This mid-century grotto chair from Italy is an ocean-themed piece with shell-carved backre...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair

Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, restored ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, fabric, plastic, brass, mirrored glass, metal, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table des...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green

H 48.63 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

H 17 in Dm 28.75 in
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
Torch cut steel legs with a flat steel top. Dimensions: 12" diameter 18" high Can be made as a larger version: 12" diameter 24" high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

H 18 in Dm 12 in
Valzania Grand Armoire in Parchment and Brass
By Valzania
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, wardrobe, goatskin parchment, brass, lacquered wood, beech, maple, metal, Italy, 1930s Dating back to the glamorous 1930s, an era marked by the flourishment of Art Deco in...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Valzania Grand Armoire in Parchment and Brass
Valzania Grand Armoire in Parchment and Brass

Valzania Grand Armoire in Parchment and Brass

H 74.81 in W 85.24 in D 26.38 in
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
SC-International Poltrone & Arredi, modular sofa, velvet fabric, wood, Italy, 1980s This sectional sofa takes your breath away easily due to its voluptuous appearance and substantia...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet
1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet

1980s Post-Modern Italian Sectional Sofa Green Yellow Black Striped Velvet

H 26.19 in W 19.89 in D 27.96 in
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating 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 dining area, inside or out of doors. The powder coating allows them to be outside as ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

H 37 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
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Venetian Grotto Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic venetian grotto shell available at 1stDibs. Each venetian grotto shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are many kinds of the venetian grotto shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A venetian grotto shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Rococo and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Venetian Grotto Shell?

Prices for a venetian grotto shell start at $1,000 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $3,800.

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.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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