remarkable detail throughout

H:54 W:45 D:3 CM

H:104 W:43 D:28 CM (Seat Height 55 cm)

the faux oak combed painted decoration is untouched

In untouched condition

19th Century Italian Grit Stone Grotto Chairs Works of Art remarkable detail throughoutTwo rare early 19th century carved gritstone Italian Grotto chairs. Each carved from a single block of heavy gritstone, remarkable detail throughout. The larger chairs backrest is dominated by a scallop shell, this detail alone is worthy of merrit, the side profile of the shell is finely worked showing the mastery of the carver, the base of the shell has a hollow all the way through, showing off ? maybe, or to attach a string for a seat cushion, the