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Set of Four Mid-20th Century Teak Clamshell Garden Chairs

$8,500per set
£6,394.04per set
€7,407.20per set
CA$11,983.24per set
A$13,326.16per set
CHF 6,993.16per set
MX$162,506.15per set
NOK 88,396.03per set
SEK 82,874.80per set
DKK 55,286.42per set

About the Item

Sculptural, whimsical, and a touch surreal, this set of four mid-20th century hand-carved teak garden chairs brings the romance of the Italian grotto tradition into the everyday. Each chair is a composition of stacked clamshells—smooth on the seat for comfort, yet carved on the exterior with the rough, craggy texture of giant shells weathered by time and tide. The grotto style, beloved in 18th- and 19th-century Europe for its theatrical nods to the sea, here gets a mid-century reinterpretation in durable teak, a wood that thrives outdoors yet feels equally compelling indoors. Imagine them scattered across a shaded terrace, arranged in a sunroom alongside potted palms, or as a witty seating group in a country house drawing room. They are as much conversation pieces as they are functional furniture—blurring the line between utility and fantasy, and inviting you to sit, linger, and dream somewhere between land and sea.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Teak,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some chips and losses to the bottom edges, can be seen in the photos. There are also a few cracks in the teak, but they're very stable and don't compromise their durability or use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35101stDibs: LU3738346275422

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