1980s Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Grotto Shell-Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8

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An exceptional, highly coveted set of eight (8) vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Venetian grotto-style dining chairs dating to the celebrated … Read more An exceptional, highly coveted set of eight (8) vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Venetian grotto-style dining chairs dating to the celebrated circa 1980s design revival.

This expansive collection features the highly sought-after, gold-standard designer configuration: 2 structural armchairs perfectly scaled for the heads of the table and 6 matching side chairs.

Masterfully sculpted from dense, heavy European beechwood, each chair features a beautifully carved fan/clamshell scalloped backrest. The frames boast an elegant, light-colored cerused/pickled finish that beautifully highlights the natural, porous wood grain beneath. The round pop-out seat pads are comfortably upholstered in a neutral textured off-white fan/shell motif textile.

Because these feature sturdy modern late-20th-century joinery, they are physically robust enough to easily withstand daily formal dining use, unlike fragile 18th-century museum pieces.Perfectly capturing the essence of Palm Beach chic and Grandmillennial maximalism, sets of eight in this pristine configuration are incredibly rare and command top-tier pricing across luxury designer platforms.

Note: A matching trio of swivel bar stools from this exact estate collection is also available in our storefront. Please check our other listings or message us directly to discuss a combined multi-item package discount for an open-concept layout!

Condition Details:

These chairs are in overall good vintage condition, with minimal wear throughout. Please note that two chairs have a very slight wobble, which should be easily corrected with a minor adjustment.

Light staining can be seen on the upholstery of most chairs. Minor age-related imperfections are also present throughout the set, including small wood cracks, light dents, and other subtle surface blemishes.

Overall, these imperfections are consistent with the age and normal use of a vintage set dating to the early 1980s and do not detract from its overall beauty and character.

Dimensions:

- Side Chairs: 39" H × 20.5" W × 18.5” D
- Seat Dimensions: 20.5" W × 18.5” D

- Armchairs: 39" H × 23" W × 20.5" D
- Seat Height: 19"
- Armrest Height: 26.5"
- Seat Dimensions: 18" W × 20" D See less