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Italian Rope Shell

Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearls were extracted from Pinctada Margaritifera shells (“black-lipped mother of pearl”) and are being
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Rocking Armchair from the Rationalist Period, in of Rope
Located in Milano, IT
and legs are made from a single curved wooden shell. A great piece of Italian history very rare and
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Italian Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful drop earrings feature intricately carved Italian shell cameos. Each cameo is carved
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Shell Cameo and Coral Dangling Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of vintage cameo shell dangling earrings with Mediterranean deep red coral bead stud
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Vintage 1920s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Italian Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage shell cameo sterling silver pendant necklace brooch 600. Stunning pendant for a necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century Italian Cameo Brooch
Antique 19th Century Italian Cameo Brooch
H 1.063 in W 0.813 in D 5 in
Antique Sardonyx Shell & Gold 'Erato' Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique custom made goddess 'Erato' sardonyx shell cameo brooch or pendant with
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood mirror is a work of the sculptor's art that also happens to be a
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Silver Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mirror, of giltwood, having retangular mirror surrounded by gadrooning and rope carving, surmounted
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Resin pocket tray with inclusion Riccardo Marzi, Florence, Italy, 1970/1980
Located in Paris, FR
Resin pocket tray with inclusion of shells, rope, corks and fishing net by Riccardo Marzi, Editions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Resin

Milano by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handcrafted in sterling silver and adorned with reeded borders and stylized rope accents, the
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Pietra Dura Brooch, Italy, circa 1875
Located in Toronto, ON
green flower inlay colors, the surround gold rope border with shell rosettes at each end. Gold acid
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Gold

Hand-Carved Cameo
Located in Asheville, NC
and roped decorative framework.
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20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Hand-Carved Cameo
Hand-Carved Cameo
H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Antique Pietra Dura Brooch Pin, Italy, circa 1875
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and green flower inlay colors, the surround gold rope border with shell rosettes at each end. Gold
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Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

White Resin Plastic and Orange Velvet Club Chairs Armchairs, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
white of the resin and the orange of the velvet fabric. Structure of the shell in white resin / plastic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Hollywood Regency Three-Tiered Gilt Metal Accent Piece
Located in Malibu, CA
Hollywood Regency style gilt three tier stand. Fill with fruits, flowers, shells or whatever. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Metal

Large Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
floral leaves and shells surrounding a moulded rope inner frame. To the rear are hanging hooks for
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Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Large Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
H 36.62 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in

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18 Karat Gold Vermeil Women in Ancient Rome Cameo Earrings
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameos depicting the profile of classical ancient Rome women. Opulent yet feminine these chandelier earrings can be comfortably worn for any occasion. Beaut...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Vermeil, 18k Gold

French Andre Vassort Carved Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring
By Andre Vassort
Located in New York, NY
A French Andre Vassort Carved Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. Total weight: 16.30 grams. Ring Size US 5.25.
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Carved Coral Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved coral and gold rose brooch circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ93A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Designed as a flower stem showcasing a large rose flower carved...
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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
"A unique blend of Italian Provincial & French Regency styling by WM A Berkey for John Widdicomb, circa mid 20th century. Features a round form made from walnut with a matchbook top ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opulent Freshwater Pearl Carved Coral Braided Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Opulent freshwater pearl carved coral braided necklace The elegant necklace is designed with twisted strands of oblong shaped freshwater pearls The necklace is embellished with...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Coral

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, model 80, glass, lacquered wood, lacquered steel, Italy, 1949 Franco Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model '80' Desk
H 27.37 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Victorian Coral and Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian coral and pearl drop earrings, each consisting of a round button-shaped coral, suspending an oval button-shaped coral, measuring approximately 12.5x9mm, placed ho...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luigi Crassevig Italian Bentwood Rocking Chair with Woven Cane Seat, 1970s
By Luigi Crassevig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 1970s Italian bentwood and woven cane rocking chair by Luigi Crassevig. Visually striking and perfectly proportioned frame features elegantly hand-crafted blonde bentw...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949 Franco Albini’s '1928' desk combines glass, steel and wood which results in a minimalist...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on Clearance. Clearance listings are priced for quick and final sale. No holds. They te...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Victorian Carved Coral Maiden Head Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Carved Coral Earrings from the 1870's. Beautifully carved late 19th Century earrings of maidens with carved rose accents in the hair and beaded necklaces. Lovely quality....
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Antique 1870s American Victorian More Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Two Strand Pearl & Carved Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two Strand Pearl & Carved Coral Necklace This necklace consists of 2 strands of cultured pearls attached by an 18 karat white gold clasp set with 56 round cut diamonds and 2 beautif...
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Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Franco Albini “PS16” Rocking Chair for Poggi, 1959
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Franco Albini “PS16” rocking chair for Poggi, original fabric and walnut, Italy, 1959. The Albini "PS16" is a rocking chair with a timeless design. Manufactured and carved with an a...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

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Italian Green and Cream Painted Stool with a Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
carved with scrolled feet and shells. The fabric is water stained and some of the rope trim is loose.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Stools

Materials

Wood

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian Gilt Metal Minaudiere Evening Bag c 1980
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
shoulder bag has a clam shell structured design Paired with a golden braided rope shoulder strap that is
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Italian Rome Carved Neoclassic Giltwood Mirror Third Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegantly fashioned, the rectangular frame surmounted by a carved shell and flanked by foliage
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Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pre Fall 2018 Black Lace Asymmetric Tuxedo Blazer Dress Jacket
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Thiensville, WI
(feel of): Wool (shell); silk satin (lapel, covered buttons); nylon (lining, lace) Additional Details
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2010s Italian Blazers

Louis Vuitton Limited Ed Cocoon Campana Miniature Chair Collectible
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
price of the full size chair is €72.500. It features a blue plastic shell with 3 tonal removable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects

Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
Alabaster chandelier resembling tortoise shell, suspended by gold roping, accented by three bronze
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Alabaster Chandelier
Alabaster Chandelier
H 36 in Dm 21 in
9 Karat Gold Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A pair of vintage 9 karat yellow gold cameo earrings showing a lady, this shell cameo is set in a
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Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 9k Gold

9 Karat Gold Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings
9 Karat Gold Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings
H 1.34 in W 0.52 in D 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Mahogany Dining Table and 12 Chairs Set
Located in North York, ON
made in Italy (10 side and 2 arm) are a Louis XVI Style with turned fluted legs with Acanthus and rope
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20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Venetian Murano Pink Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Twist Stem Shell Holder
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Valentino Coral Ocean Life Motif Skirt Suit with Rope Pattern Size Medium Large
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rope pattern. The jacket features center front shell button closures with princess darts. The skirt is
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20th Century Italian Skirt Suits

Floral Cameo Hand-Carved Shell Brooch/Pendant set in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
14k gold bezel has an intricate rope detail that beautifully frames this modern cameo. There is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Italian Ceramic Snail Garden Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
rope and tassels. Imported from Italy during the 1970's. If requested we can provide a round glass top
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Milano by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces Dinner
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Milano by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This set
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Louis XIV Period Carved Giltwood Mirror, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
varying scrolls and leaf-forms the upper middle with a shell carving below carved garland roping
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Antique 1720s Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Golden Rope Shell Belt Necklace Cinecitta Roma 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
shell is attached with knots in contrasted golden ropes. Measurements : Shell : 12 x 11 cm Rope
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1950s Italian Belts

Italian Shell Cameo Pearl gold Frame brooch pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
yellow gold engraved and rope frame border displays a magnificent hand carved Italian shell cameo
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Vintage 1940s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A stunning chest from Italy c.1940 with etched mirrored top
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning Garibaldi attributed chest of drawers in the Art Moderne style from Italy c.1940 with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

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Italian Rope Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian rope shell for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every Italian rope shell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian rope shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Italian rope shell bearing mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian rope shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mario Buccellati produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Rope Shell?

Prices for an Italian rope shell start at $75 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $1,754.