Paper Mache Shell
Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's black paper mache crumb tray. Scalloped shell shape with mother of pearl inlay in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces
Materials
Paper
H 2.56 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Gilt decorated Queen gothic papier mache tray
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very decorative and striking Queen gothic papier mache tray is decorated with inlaid abalone
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Antique 1840s English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Paper
English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
H 0.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.25 in
Ella K Shell, Coin Pearl, and Wood Bead One of a Kind Necklace
By Elzbieta Klemensowicz
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Wood bead and coin pearl necklace with extraordinary shell pendant set in paper mache with crystal
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2010s French Drop Necklaces
John Newman, (American, b. 1952) Mixed Media Sculpture
By John Newman
Located in Chicago, IL
, plexiglass, wood, papier mache, Japanese paper, aqua resin, gold leaf, acrylic paint, approx 9"h x 14"l x 6"w
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1990s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
from paper pulp (papier mâché), then covered with layers upon layers of lacquer - a process that can
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding
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Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornate Korean stool was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mâché with
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20th Century Korean Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
Late Victorian English Table Casket with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This precious 19th century English table casket features mother of pearl inlay and carved shell
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
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19th Century Gilt Jewelry Cabinet with fitted 17th Century Italian Interior
Located in Troy, NY
Petit, very decorative English gilt cabinet on stand, with an Italian 17th century poker-work interior featuring an intricate system of drawers, including numerous hidden ones. Recon...
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Antique 18th Century English Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 51 in W 26 in D 16.5 in
Oak Door from the Church O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes, Scheveningen, the Haque ‘NL’
Located in Delft, NL
Antique oak door from the Church O.L. Vrouw van Lourdes Kerk, The Haque in The Netherlands
Herkenbosch Blokstraat, closed in 2005
This Church is a design by architect Alexander Kro...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Doors and Gates
Materials
Oak
H 176 in W 44 in D 5 in
Chinese Chippendale Jewelry Chest with Vanity Stool by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual vanity/jewelry chest with built in storage compartments and hidden mirror by Baker Furniture Co. Accompanied by matching vanity stool.
This piece is 46.5 with both side...
Category
20th Century Vanities
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves Vanity Box 1860s
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves table top Vanity Box, circa 1860 in date.
The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with a green velve...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is construct...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of A...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is compos...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
18th Century Old Oak Plank Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This old oak plank door looks as though it has been taken straight from history. It is over 300 years old, dating from the early 1700s. Perhaps it was once the door to a medieval cas...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood, Oak
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"
By Pierre Loison 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Monumental French 19th century patinated bronze group Titled "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" after a model by Pierre Loison (French, 1816-1886), depicting a young...
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Antique 19th Century French Mannerist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 54.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ( Faux / Dummy) Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'
England, circa 1890s
This 19th-century red embossed leather bound book box, titled 'Hunt Buttons,' is a r...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Long Fiori Chandelier by Jacques Jarrige, 1998
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent chandelier in brass hand-cut from one sheet of brass without discarding any parts and hand-hammered by Jacques Jarrige. Ten lights
unique and signed. Each Fiori is unique...
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2010s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian Oak Front Door with Peephole
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A heavy mid 19th century Victorian oak exterior or front door of very substantial construction with peephole and ornate cast iron strap hinges. Dating from circa 1850, this is a beau...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Materials
Iron
Antique Silver plated France church candle sticks 1850s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s
Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef..
normal wear and tear after 150 years .
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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Armchairs by Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
A pair of low armchairs in MDF and leather by Jacques Jarrige. Very comfortable.
Jacques Jarrige was born into a Parisian family of art collectors and scientists in 1962. In his yo...
Category
2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.
Category
20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
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Paper sculpture by Gentenaar
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
not open their cell walls. It made a glorified type of paper mache, which he used to fill moulds. He
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Handmade Paper
Circa 1860s Chinese Export Papier Mache Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s Chinese Export papier mache box. Gilded designs highlighted by faces & hands of inlaid
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Napoleon III Chinoserie French Basket With Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché Handle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
papier-maché chinoiserie basket; the shell shape features a handle at the top and the wavy edge is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Paper
H 2.37 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Antique Black Lacquered Papier Maché Teapoy c.1880
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian black lacquered Papier Maché, teapoy, circa 1880 in date. It has
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Antique 19th Century English Tables
Indonesian Snail Shell Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indonesian snail shell shape box with lid,made from molded paper mache lacquered with dark brown
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Boxes
Antique French Kingwood Parquetry Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil).
Papier Maché
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Antique 1880s French Cupboards
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
1970s Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché and Silver Snail
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s Papier Mâché snail by Sergio Bustamante. Silver plated shell. Signed Sergio Bustamante 31/100
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Pair of English Chinoiserie Japanned Shell Form Crumb Trays
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of English papier mâché crumb trays featuring a japanned finish. Made in the English
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Antique 19th Century English Japonisme More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wood, Paper, Lacquer
Elaborate Rousselet Blue Chalcedony and Paper Pearl Bib
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
are spaced with paper mache dipped pearl "shells", faux grey pearls and faceted blue crystals. All are
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Monumental paper mache sea shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical seashell is sculptural and different from every angle. It rests comfortable in two different positions. It ranges in color from flesh to vibrant orange.
Category
Unknown Garden Ornaments
Materials
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Paper Mache Game Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great paper mache table with tilt top. The top has a chess board with MOP inlay.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tables
Materials
Shell, Papier Mâché, Paper
19th C Paper Mache Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful papier mache chair with shell inlay and painted finish
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Large Oval Papier Mâché Tray
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A large, oval papier mâché tray, black laquered background with very well executed and complex
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Antique 19th Century British Platters and Serveware
Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An attractive Regency period papier mâché and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy, multiple serpentine
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Late 19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand.
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A large papier mache Tray, black ground, with attractive stenciled polychrome and gilt decoration
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Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables
Pair of early 20th century Papier Mâché Lamps
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
armature for strength. The papier mâché was smoothed and lacquered, or finished with a pearl shell finish
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Rare Group of 5 George III Period Simulated Satinwood Papier-Mâché Boxes c.1790
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The beautifully hand decorated papier-mâché boxes, of various sizes with three being square and two
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Antique 1790s Jamaican George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Fine 19th Century Papier Mâché Travelling Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
mâché was smoothed and lacquered, or finished with a pearl shell finish. The industry lasted through the
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Papier Mâché
Mid-19th Century Papier-Mâché Tray on Stand
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A well painted mid-19th century papier mache oval tray, the dished edge with finely gilded laurel
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables
Materials
Lacquer
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Paper Mache Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal paper mache shell for your home. Each paper mache shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, shell and mother-of-pearl. There are many kinds of the paper mache shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A paper mache shell, designed in the Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made paper mache shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elzbieta Klemensowicz and Louis Rousselet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Paper Mache Shell?
Prices for a paper mache shell start at $650 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,917.
Questions About Paper Mache Shell
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.
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