Da grotta - Stool - Piano stool - Wood
Cave piano stool in walnut carved in the shape of a shell and adjustable in height. Venetian manufacture of the nineteenth century.
The ''cave'' furnishings, often in the form of shells or sea creatures, were originally created for the artificial caves in the gardens of the noble palaces of the Venetian aristocracy. Sometimes painted or gilded, these fancy pieces of furniture became highly sought after in the nineteenth century, extremely appreciated by the eclectic taste of the end of the century.
Good general conditions of conservation, everything as in the photos, probably some natural signs of aging.
Dimensions: 60x40x49 cm - max. height: 68 cm
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Cave piano stool in walnut carved in the shape of a shell and adjustable in height. Venetian manufacture of the nineteenth century.
The ''cave'' furnishings, often in the form of shells or sea creatures, were originally created for the artificial caves in the gardens of the noble palaces of the Venetian aristocracy. Sometimes painted or gilded, these fancy pieces of furniture became highly sought after in the nineteenth century, extremely appreciated by the eclectic taste of the end of the century.
Good general conditions of conservation, everything as in the photos, probably some natural signs of aging.
Dimensions: 60x40x49 cm - max. height: 68 cm
Look carefully at the photographs as they are an integral part of the description.
Our shipments are always tracked and are processed with safe and professional packaging.