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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 Venetian Grotto Peacock Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) carved silver gilt and red polychromed pedestal with peacock
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Pedestals
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair Italian Carved Giltwood Grotto Sea Creatures
Located in Stamford, CT
carvings are Venetian Grotto 'Fantasy Furniture' architectural elements were possibly the arms to an
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Eight Italian Creamy Glazed Wood Grotto Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant set of eight Italian limed fruit wood grotto chairs with striped cream silk upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Late 19th Century Rare Italian Shellback Grotto Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ornate walnut grotto chair with carved dolphin arms and shell back.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful Italian Venetian carved-wood grotto chair, with adjustable height, from the turn of the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wood
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian Grotto, giltwood and polychrome shell back, seahorse sides and dolphin armrest in giltwood
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1930s Venetian Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and painted, parcel gilt, Venetian grotto chair with faux drapery and tassels.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Stools
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Italian Made Gold and Silver Leaf Grotto Style Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Grotto style mirror of the Rococo manner. The mirror is hand-carved scalloped
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a creamy Alpaca velvet. Two
Category
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Grotto Style Silver-Gilt Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Grotto style silver-gilt and carved wood armchair in the form of an opened scallop, the arms are in
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Venetian Grotto Swivel Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 19th Century Venetian grotto swivel bench. Amazing carving details and gorgeous original
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Benches
Materials
Wood
Italian Carved Wood Cherub Grotto Figural Bird Bath/Planter Garden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful large Italian carved wooden bird bath or garden planter of a cherub/child holding a sea
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
19th Century Grotto Fantasy Stool, Swivel, Italian, Gilt Gold, CIE Pauly Manner
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Manhasset, NY
condition. Late 19th century circa Italian Venetian Grotto Fantasy stool after the genius that is CIE Pauly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century silver gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a white creamy low pile
Category
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublime newly restored rich carved walnut shell back Grotto chairs newly upholstered in an elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Seahorse Grotto Table
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood and patinated seahorse grotto table. Rich deep ebony coloring with silver and gold
Category
20th Century European Baroque Revival Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair Clam Sea Shell and Full Dolphin Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian carved wood grotto chair clam sea shell and full dolphin arms. Item features hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Settee with Silk Cushion
Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
The heavily carved antique bench was crafted in Northern Italy, circa 1780. Standing on six tree
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Antique Wooden Carved Grotto Armchair, circa 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique carved walnut armchair in grotto design. seat and backrest in the shape of a sea shell, arm
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of White Carved Wood Grotto Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of four painted white carved wood Grotto armchairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Italian Mirrored and Gilt Cast Shell Grotto Form Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Hollywood Regency Era mirrored console table. The top is intentionally distressed mirror. The gilt shell is plaster. The back of the shell is painted to look more like a na...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Poplar
Venetian Carved Grotto Drinks Table with Dolphins
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting Venetian carved grotto style drink table featuring a tripod base of dolphins. This
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Ebonized Wood Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Italian wood grotto chairs, hand-carved and ebonized. Upholstered in a dark charcoal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer, Upholstery
Venetian Silver-gilt And Carved Wood Grotto Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian silver-gilt and carved wood grotto table in the form of open scallop, the legs carved in a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Neoclassical Carved Walnut Grotto Shell Stool Swivels
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Highly carved walnut swiveling stool with a shell motif and a tripod base. Cabriolet legs with paw feet. In excellent restored condition with minimal wear from age and use.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Stools
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Fruitwood Grotto Piano Stool, Venice, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful carved antique fruitwood grotto stool, the bench standing on cabriole legs joined with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Pine
Gorgeous Fruitwood Grotto Piano Stool, Venice, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful carved antique fruitwood grotto stool, the bench standing on cabriole legs joined with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Pine
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
Venetian Giltwood Putti or Cherub Polychrome Grotto Console Table
Located in Nashville, TN
grotto rock and tree designed to incorporate the putto as the rock formation is adjusted to the position
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Pair of Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of iconic, circa 1950 Venetian gold leafed grotto chairs. The chairs are newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carved Wood Grotto Style Sofa with a Metal Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood grotto style sofa with a metal leaf finish. This sofa is very comfortable and is not
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
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
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Dining Chairs 1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco Rare Find Hollywood Grotto
Located in Labrit, Landes
Six dining chairs, circa 1910 Art Nouveau Art Deco
Italian inspiration from antique grotto chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
lining to the interior of the planters.
Fantasy Grotto furniture was a trend started in Venice, Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Silver Leaf
Magnificent Anthony Redmile Grotto Modern Sea Shell Shellwork Encrusted Table
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Forney, TX
, organic industrial, Italian Rococo Venetian Grotto style and more
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Condition Report:
A rare and important
Category
Late 20th Century European Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 and seat. The pedestal base is shaped into rock formations, polychrome decorated.
T...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Grotto style scalloped wood shell back dining side chairs in lacquered in black. Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage and very unusual blue and white Italian ceramic garden seat grotto chair having shell
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vitrine Cabinet Art Nouveau Art Deco Sideboard Rare Find Hollywood Italian
Located in Labrit, Landes
door
Figured burr walnut
Scalloped edges
With key
Italian inspiration from antique grotto shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Credenza Sideboard Art Nouveau Art Deco Buffet Rare Find Hollywood Italian
Located in Labrit, Landes
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Figured burr walnut.
Scalloped edges.
Carved dark walnut
With key
Italian inspiration from antique grotto
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Grotto Chair
By Pauly
Co.
Located in New York, NY
The so-called grotto chair, made from clusters of shell-form elements, was introduced in the 1880s
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$15,000
Pair of 19th Century Italian Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Carved Italian Grotto Chairs from the Late 19th Century. Original Finish.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spectacular Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs by David Barret
Located in Water Mill, NY
Spectacular pair of Italian Grotto chairs designed by reknowned interior designer David Barret
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Italian grotto style silvered bronze 6-light chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian grotto style silvered bronze six-light chandelier, the open cage form cast as branching
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Rare Set of Eight Italian Grotto Chairs by David Barret
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare set of 8 Italian Grotto chairs by reknowned designer David Barret. These were his own personal
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Italian Grotto Table
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th c Italian Walnut "grotto" table with rocaille decoration of shells and a sea monster
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,600
Italian Grotto Stool
Located in Montecito, CA
This painted and gilt wood grotto stool rests on three paw feet. The uprights and apron beneath the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wood
$1,950
Pair Italian Grotto Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of silver & gold Italian style lamps
shell or grotto design
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Grotto Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a superb pair of circa 1960's-1970's Italian armed Grotto Chairs. The chairs feature a
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
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Italian Grotto For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian grotto you’re looking for. Each Italian grotto for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and silver. Find 145 options for an antique or vintage Italian grotto now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Italian grotto you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian grotto made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian grotto that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pauly et Cie and Pauly
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How Much is an Italian Grotto?
The average selling price for an Italian grotto at 1stDibs is $5,250, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.
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