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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

$29,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 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
Category

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

$1,250
H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 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
Category

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

$15,550 / set
H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 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

$1,950
H 39.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A whimsical fantasy hand carved chair by the great Venetian craftsman of the era. This lovely piece
Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back
Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back

Venetian Grotto Chair, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Silvered Seahorse Back

$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Six Italian regency painted walnut shell back dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto style
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6

$6,500 / set
H 39 in W 22 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
Category

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

$15,000 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 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

$2,950 / item
H 39 in W 26 in D 21 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
Category

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

$10,500 / set
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

$17,402 Sale Price
30% Off
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 43.31 in
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical 19th-century Venetian grotto chair is carved from gorgeous dark brown walnut. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Grotto Chair

$12,500
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
chairs are attributed to the Venetian firm Pauly et Cie, who were the leading makers of Grotto furniture
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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

$44,430 / set
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 20th century venetian grotto chairs with carved wood clam shell backs and seats
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Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Venetian Grotto Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Venetian Grotto Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Venetian Grotto Chairs

$3,950
H 38 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage Coastal Regency Cerused Carved Shell Scalloped Back Barstool’s-Set of Th
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
. Each stool features an exquisitely carved shell backrest, reminiscent of the opulent Venetian grotto
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Regency Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coastal Regency Cerused Carved Shell Scalloped Back Barstool’s-Set of Th
Vintage Coastal Regency Cerused Carved Shell Scalloped Back Barstool’s-Set of Th

Vintage Coastal Regency Cerused Carved Shell Scalloped Back Barstool’s-Set of Th

$3,895 / set
H 49 in W 16 in D 16 in

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Grotto Chair
By Michael Von Jakubowski
Located in New York, NY
This is a design based on Venetian 'Grotto' furniture of the mid 19th century. There
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21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs

Grotto Chair
Grotto Chair

Grotto Chair

H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.75 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
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

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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 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

Materials

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
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
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
Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisitely carved wood Venetian shell back chair. This gorgeous piece is carved of rich dark
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Grotto Chair
Mahogany Grotto Chair

Mahogany Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 25 in L 34.5 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
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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
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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
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
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

Materials

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
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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
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

Materials

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
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Carved wood shell back dining chairs.
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs

H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 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
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

Materials

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
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

For Alexandra - Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
For Alexandra - Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

For Alexandra - Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 in
Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique Venetian grotto chairs with well detailed carved dolphin arms / shell backs / conch
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs
Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs

Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs

H 35 in W 28 in D 24 in
Italian 19th Century Grotto Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 19th century Venetian Grotto armchair in giltwood. Hand-carved with the seat and back in
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Grotto Chair
Italian 19th Century Grotto Chair

Italian 19th Century Grotto Chair

H 41.25 in W 24.25 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous pair of Venetian silver gilt and polychromed jardinières carved in the fantasy grotto
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century

Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century

H 34 in W 40 in D 22 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 Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Venetian hand carved seashell seat and back, with arms in the form of grotto dolphins raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Venetian Grotto Chair
Venetian Grotto Chair

Venetian Grotto Chair

H 31.25 in W 20.75 in D 26 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
Category

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
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
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 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

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
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of high styled shell back chairs in polished aluminum by Brown and Jordan. Dramatic form and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Six Walnut Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
their very striking scallop shell backs. Two arm and four side chairs. Presented in lovely restored
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
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A set of 4 highly styled shell back chairs in polished aluminum by Brown and Jordan. Dramatic form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 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
Category

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
Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
Pair of Venetian style, silvered Grotto armchairs with a clam shell back and seat with neoclassical
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s
Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s

Pair of Maitland Smith Grotto Chairs, 1990s

H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 24.02 in

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By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa
1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa

1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa

$9,850
H 36 in W 114 in D 36 in
Contemporary Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary diamond Murano glass block mirror, in stock Vivid and intense sea green glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished faceted patte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock
Contemporary Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock

Contemporary Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock

$6,800 / item
H 45 in W 33 in D 2.5 in
Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional English Chinoiserie or Japanned lacquered two part oak highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with hidden document drawer over three small fitted draw...
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy

$12,800
H 66 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. These have been professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered. Please ask for upholstery fabric swatch if needed. We also ha...
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

$3,950 / set
H 39 in W 22 in D 24 in
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wrought Iron

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

$14,781 Sale Price
20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of carved rope and tassel Napoleon III style painted armchairs. Features a solid carved wood barrel back stained wood frame, Luxurious velvet upholstery. Price is for ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères
Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères

Pair of Napoleon III Style Carved Twisted Rope and Tassel Bergères

$12,550
H 30 in W 27 in D 28 in
Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made, vintage Versace Upholstered Italian with silk velvet, Giltwood framed sofa and pair of armchairs suite. A truly stunni...
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite

Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite

$33,323 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.6 in W 83.08 in D 31.11 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suit...
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Antique 1880s Belgian High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite

Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite

$41,507 / set
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

$37,882
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
After Groult Mid Century circa 1960's Gilt Plaster Sea Clamp Shell Console Table
By Andre Groult
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nicely made Mid-Century Modern Clam Sea Shell console table after the original by Groult A very collectable and well made, decorative ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Plaster, Pine

After Groult Mid Century circa 1960's Gilt Plaster Sea Clamp Shell Console Table
After Groult Mid Century circa 1960's Gilt Plaster Sea Clamp Shell Console Table

After Groult Mid Century circa 1960's Gilt Plaster Sea Clamp Shell Console Table

$5,257 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.3 in W 38 in D 14.38 in
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage boho grotto chairs, hand-carved with intricate details that showcase exceptional craftsmanship. These chairs feature organic, nature-inspired designs, blen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair

$6,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely enormous 9 feet 9 inch tall Antique circa 1880-1900 hand carved English Burr Oak Emperor size Tester bed frame whi...
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED
MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED

MONUMENTAL 3 METER EMPEROR ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 CARVED ENGLISH BURR OAK TESTER BED

$66,411 Sale Price
20% Off
H 118.51 in W 103.15 in D 102.76 in
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Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic venetian grotto shell back chair available at 1stDibs. A venetian grotto shell back chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the venetian grotto shell back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each venetian grotto shell back chair bearing Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

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A venetian grotto shell back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $3,200 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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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