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Gorgeous Fruitwood Grotto Piano Stool, Venice, circa 1880

About the Item

A beautiful carved antique fruitwood grotto stool, the bench standing on cabriole legs joined with a bottom stretcher, and bun feet reminiscent of animal paws, made in Venice around the turn of the 19th century. The seat has a "rocaille" or shell-shaped motif over an adjustable swivel mechanism for comfortable seating as a piano stool but would look equally beautiful as a stand-alone item of furniture. CONDITION In Great Condition - minor stress fractures consummate with age, some traces of old woodworm but structurally sound. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height at its lowest setting: 58cm Width: 40cm Depth: 47cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - minor stress fractures consummate with age, some traces of old woodworm but structurally sound. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B8913d1stDibs: LU1348233697092
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