Vintage Design
A beautiful and unusual Venetian grotto music stool. Made from ebonised beech wood, with a carved scallop shell seat standing on 4 cabriole legs with an “X” frame stretchers. The maker’s label “Edwards & Roberts” Wardour Street, London is on the underside of the seat. 1880s.
Venetian grotto furniture was originally created for the artificial grottos of royal palace gardens. Traditionally carved in solid wood and either painted or gilded they were also known as fantasy furniture.
This lovely grotto stool remains in original condition, does show signs of use, but would look lovely as a library chair or as a shop display piece.
| Creator |
Edwards & Roberts London |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Edwards & Roberts London |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Year | 1880 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Antique |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | GFZ-1306052 |
| Materials | Sycamore |
| Color | Black |
| Width |
46 cm 18.1 inch |
| Depth |
40 cm 15.7 inch |
| Height |
49 cm 19.1 inch |
| Seat Height | 19.1 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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