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
Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood, Giltwood
$15,550 / set
H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 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
Upholstery, Wood
$29,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 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
Upholstery, Wood
$10,900 / set
H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs + Table Base
By Brown Jordan
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of eight Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs or garden chairs. A dining table
Aluminum
$8,000 / set
H 37 in W 18 in D 19 in
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
Wood
$1,250
H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 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
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
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
Giltwood
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
Pine
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
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
Metal
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
Silver Leaf
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
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 43.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Mid-20th Century Coastal Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A rare and fabulous find—this set of four Mid-20th Century Venetian Grotto counter stools features
Metal
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.
Wood
Sold
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 20 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
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 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
Fabric, Wood
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 .
Hardwood
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
Brass
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
Fabric, Wood
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
Aluminum
Pair of Venetian Grotto chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 18th century Venetian Grotto chairs in scallop shell form
Wood
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
Wood, Mirror, Shell
Sold
H 27.5 in W 50 in D 23 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
Wood
19th c. Venetian Grotto Fruitwood Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century Venetian grotto fruitwood armchair featuring carved shell-form back, seat, and
Fruitwood
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
Wood, Beech
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms. Morticed
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage grotto style armchairs Wooden armchair features a Venetian grotto style scalloped
Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 19 in D 23 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
Wood
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
Wood
Venetian Style Parcel-Gilt Shell Form Grotto Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful pair of Venetian style parcel-gilt "Grotto" chairs. The seats are carved and are modeled
Wood, Giltwood
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
Upholstery, Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Wood
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
Fabric, Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian Grotto, giltwood and polychrome shell back, seahorse sides and dolphin armrest in giltwood
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
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 in
For Alexandra - Pair of 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 arm
Upholstery, Wood
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
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26.25 in D 24 in
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian grotto style shell back chair in antique gold leaf.
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 19 in D 21.75 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
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
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
Giltwood
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
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 39 in W 21 in D 21 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
Sold
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 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
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form
Located in Stamford, CT
Venetian Grotto Chair- Shell Form-dyed fruitwood late 19th century to early 20th century
Fruitwood
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
Aluminum
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
Upholstery, Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian "Fantasy" Grotto Center Table
Located in Natchez, MS
19th century Venetian "fantasy" Grotto Center Table with shell motif and clam shell top with
Sold
H 23 in W 15 in D 18.25 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
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Grand Carved Grotto Ewers
Located in London, GB
Pair of Venetian Walnut Carved Grotto Shell Form Wall mounted Ewers.
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
Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Jordan, Molla
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six heavy cast aluminum patio/garden dining chairs feature sculptural shell form design in
Aluminum
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
Wood
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,725 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
“Tiffany” Wall bracket 30 gold Silk, Antiqued Brass, Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY The first one, Audrey inspired the iconic Introducing Sabrina's breathtaking collection of Tiffany lamps. Year after year Sabrina Landini perpetuates its exceptional expe...
Brass
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (x2)
Located in Hanover, MA
1960’s Italian chandelier 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 tendrils. Five bunches...
Iron
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$2,271 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 lights Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Light Burgundy / Amethyst artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the resul...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,884
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
Brass Clad Coffee Table By Rodolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry, Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Brass Clad Coffee Table By R. Dubarry. Spanish hand hammered riveted brass clad coffee table in the Brutalist style. This stylish brass Parsons style cocktail table was created in th...
Brass
$11,776 / item
H 32.68 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in
"Il Pezzo 1 Black Credenza" ebonized sideboard - Marquinia top - bronze base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan in which each component and each material contributes to the ...
Marble, Bronze, Brass
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
Folding Dining Table Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice folding dining table bookcase. Danish modern teak. Brass hardware.
DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and finished with a top layer of acrylic fiber. The base can be made of matte black lacq...
Metal, Brass
$7,250 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.07 in D 15.75 in
Shagreen Side Table with a Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Base by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Bikini #4 Wall Lamp Rust
By Servomuto
Located in Milan, IT
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century is the bikini; this famous style inspired this mounted wall lamp made from two pieces of fabric. An upper part in rattan sits above...
Stainless Steel
$1,910 / item
H 19.97 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Or-Ora handcrafted brass side tables by Jonathan Amar Studio
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Indulge in the ultimate in artisanal luxury with this set of two handcrafted guéridon nesting side or end tables. Made with the utmost care and attention to detail, each table is cra...
Brass
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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.
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