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1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s shell pink pressed loom Art Deco ottoman window seat
A useful and stylish piece in
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Velvet
Pair of French 1930s Shell and Talon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
shells.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
American 1930s Shell Mirror with Pyramidal Crest and Pastel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American crested mirror from the mid 20th century, with shell motifs. Made in the USA during the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror
Set of Bronze Shell-Shaped Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1930s shell-shaped sconces with an interior candelabra light and original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco 1930's Vintage Opalescent Glass Clam Shell Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
A wonderful and rare (only one I have ever seen) art deco or earlier glass clam shell shaped bowl
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Sconce with Elegant Shell Design, England, c. 1930's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1930's Art Deco sconce with elegant shell design. The sconce is comprised of white hand molded
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
The Shell - Drawing by Alberto Ziveri - 1930s
By Alberto Ziveri
Located in Roma, IT
The Shell is a drawing realized by Alberto Ziveri in the 1930s.
Ink on paper.
Hand-signed.
In
Category
1930s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Antique Cameo Bracelet from the 1920s-1930s. Set in solid sterling silver the seven panels
Category
Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets
Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue
By Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique antique pastel blue colored decorative tray/dish. The art deco shell-like
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
1930s French Bulldog Brush with Turtle Shell Head, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
painted head of a Frenchie. The dog's head is made of filled turtle shell, celluloid with plaster and has
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Straw
Italian Art Deco 1930s Silver & Shell Birth of Venus Brooch
Located in New York, NY
was purchased there. The brooch has a natural scallop shell body mounted in a matching shape hand made
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches
Materials
Silver
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W 2.38 in D 0.5 in L 2.63 in
1930s Carved Wood Gilt Oval Italian Mirror with Shell Motif
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s Carved gilt wood Italian mirror with shell motif.
Category
Vintage 1930s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Candleholders, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of sea shells pink ceramic lidded tureen and candleholders, France, 1930s
Exclusive set of
Category
20th Century French Soup Tureens
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Shell Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund in the shape of a shell. Beautifully executed with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 6.89 in
Art Deco pink ceramic shell bowl. Italy 1930s
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this shell bowl in pink ceramic
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Snake Vase, 1930's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Stockholm exhibition in 1930 and was then produced by Gustavsberg, whose designer was the artistic director
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Silver
French Art Deco Clam Shell Table Light in Brass and Oak, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very early table light with adjustable clam shell shade. Besides the centerpiece in stained oak
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1930's Side Table by Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
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This piece was produced in the 1930’s and it is evident in the design that there is a shift towards
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Side Tables
Materials
Resin, Beech
1930s Poster "9½ Miles Up World Height Record by RAF - Shell Oil & Fuel"
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster published by Shell to celebrate 9½ miles up world's height
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 44.49 in D 0.04 in
Vintage 1930's Miriam Haskell Cul Pearl & Vintage Crystal Choker
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Maywood, NJ
company. Wooden beads, leather, plastic, rhinestones, glass beads, shells, bone and semi-precious stones
Category
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
Art Deco Demi Lune Table in Malachite and Brown Shell Mosaic and Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Demi Lune Table in Malachite and Brown Shell Mosaic and Wood 1930s.
Exceptional demi lune
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Malachite
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Set of three French Art Deco white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
French Art Deco Four-Light White Frosted Glass Shell Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco four-light white frosted glass shell chandelier, France, circa the 1930s.
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Jerusalem Sculpture Wall Plaque 1930's Palestine Israeli Bezalel School
Located in Surfside, FL
revitalizing the school. In the mid 1930's, Bezalel was reestablished by German and European refugee artists
Category
20th Century Modern More Art
Materials
Metal
H 6 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
S. Kirk & Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 7.5 in
Chandelier Barovier & Toso Pink Shell Vintage Murano Glass Italy 1930s, in stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Zürich, CH
fascinating visual effect with trapped air bubbles in the material.
Crafted in Italy during the 1930s, this
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 39.38 in Dm 18.9 in
Hand Carved Wood Shell Wall Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 1930's & will accent any item you have on top of them.
Category
20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1930's Very Large Belgian Oak Jewellers Workshop Bank Of Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Very Large Belgian Oak Jewellers Workshop Bank Of Drawers
1930’s Very Large Belgian Oak
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Shelves
Materials
Oak
Italian Large Wood Clam Shell Bowl
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large hand carved olive wood bowl in the shape of a clam shell. Great for decorative purposes or
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Olive
Mirrored Mantel Piece with Shell Decorations
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved and beveled mantel with shaped and beveled wood top. Carved shell and sea decorations. Front
Category
Vintage 1930s American Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
shell with such impressive precision, and it's set in solid 18k gold. It is both a pendant, and a brooch
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
French Art Deco Opalescent Clam Shell Plate
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with clam shells in relief (signed: SABINO PARIS)
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Lime Shell Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s
On an antique traditional preserving
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Jars
Materials
Limestone
Burr Walnut & Carved Coffee Table circa 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Burr Walnut & Carved Coffee Table circa 1930s
Top With Burr Walnut Veneer,
Shaped Carved detail on
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Burr Walnut & Carved Coffee table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Burr Walnut & Carved Coffee table circa 1930s
Inset Top with Burr Walnut veneer,
With: inset plate
Category
Vintage 1930s Queen Anne Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
NEW / SHELL LUBRICATING OILS.
By Edward McKnight Kauffer
Located in New York, NY
. Originally a painter from the U.S. he moved to Britain in 1914, and became Shell's principal poster designer
Category
1930s Art Deco Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
veneer encircles the sides and inside. Upholstered in beautiful oyster shell colored velvet.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Sea Shells – Blue & Gold
By Zama Vanessa Helder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sea Shells – Blue & Gold, c. 1940s, watercolor on paper, signed upper left, 15 x 19 ¼ inches (image
Category
1940s Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1930s Trench Art Lamp fashioned from a brass artillery shell mounted to a brass base
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930s Italian Polychrome Floor Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s Italian carved polychrome floor lamps with a shell motif. They were originally
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps
MiriamHaskell 1930s FrankHess TripleSeashell RussianGilt Flora WoodLeaf Brooch
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Miriam Haskell lacquered-shell and brass-decorated clip brooch was created by Frank Hess
Category
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
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Vintage Shell Cameo G.Noto
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Models and Miniatures
Antique Italian Georgian Dining Chairs Shell Walnut Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 5 Antique 1930s Italian Venetian
Category
Vintage 1930s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Diamond
Pair Walnut Queen Anne style Bedside Cupboards circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Walnut Queen Anne style Bedside Cupboards circa 1930s
Figured walnut tops with thumb mould
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elegant mid-20th century pair of boudoir occasional chairs with a sweeping shell shaped back. These
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Art Deco 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This intricately carved shell cameo ring is as stunning as it is unique in 10 karat yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th c. Large George III Style Giltwood Mirror with Shell Crest
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a striking George III style giltwood wall mirror nicely carved with shell crest
Category
Vintage 1930s American George III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Art Deco Pink Glass Shell Light Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French art deco light fixtures with pink glass insets. 3 interior lights
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Oyster lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Chrome plated wall or bedside table lamp reminiscing an oyster shell. In a very good
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Untitled, Still Life of Shell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled, Still Life of Shell
Graphite on paper, 1945-1951
Signed lower right in pencil "Bisttram
Category
1940s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky armchair is a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky armchair is a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Black Bakelite and Brass Shell Suite
Located in New York, NY
Handcarved black bakelite shells which are trimmed with brass wiring alternate with bakelite bars
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry
Circa 1930s English Tray Top Table with Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1930s tray top table has a black and gilded faux bamboo base with an X
Category
Early 20th Century English Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Boxed Set of 3 Silver Plate Shotgun Shell Spirit Measures, Israel Freeman & Son
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of three silver plate spirit measures or jiggers in the form of shotgun shells of graduated
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
21st Century Lorsky Sofa, Velvet, Sardonic Shell and Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky sofa is a tribute to
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 25.2 in
White Gold Shell Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Vintage Figural Silhouette Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $30
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
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1930s Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1930s shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every 1930s shell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s shell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s shell made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris, Edward McKnight Kauffer and Serge Roche each produced at least one beautiful 1930s shell that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1930s Shell?
Prices for a 1930s shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
Questions About 1930s Shell
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
- Do artillery shells explode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
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