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1970s Shell Lighter, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970 shell lighter, will feet well with modern ahtrays.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Egg Shells
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
easter spirit within the composition. Egg Shells is a lighter spirit to it's inspiration of painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Vintage Dunhill Table Lighter with Applied Eggshell Lacquer, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
on the outer shell.
The piece really stands out and it is in excellent used condition.
The lighter
Category
Mid-20th Century Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
IMCO 6500 Table Petrol Lighter 1950 By Julius Franz Meister Green Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
. Initially, lighters were made from empty cartridges and metals recovered from shell casings that had been
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 8.15 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
French Faïence Sarreguemines Shell-Shaped Hand Painted Asparagus Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Faïence shell shaped asparagus plate, showing a group of asparagus spears spread across
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with legs in full stride.
The realistically modeled shell with a lighter ochre/brown patina and the
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.13 in W 3.88 in D 3.88 in
Set of 4 Dark Industrial Stacking Chair with Dark Toned Single Shell Seat
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Industrial stacking chairs with dark toned shell seating and Industrial dark grey enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.875 in W 18.75 in D 20.375 in
Regency Gilded Wood Mirror, Violin Shape-Shells and Scrolls, Period 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent Regency gilded wood mirror, violin shape, with shell and scroll decorations.
It has
Category
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 47.25 in W 27.17 in D 0.4 in
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood Shell and Steel Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell in aniline dyed ash plywood (color options are indigo blue or weathered gray) and a supporting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
to make it work. In most cases, a lighter or darker dye was used to highlight the intensity on the
Category
Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
brass trim separating the 2. The black stone has lighter spots in the stone with varying degrees of
Category
Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
, lighter look.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.
Condition: The overall
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Quartz, Gold
H 9.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Large Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
beer residue, and the lighter filament, sourced from scallop shell residue, come together to create a
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Pair of Lotus wall lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
, made from beer residue, and the lighter filament, sourced from scallop shell residue, come together to
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Other
Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
, made from beer residue, and the lighter filament, sourced from scallop shell residue, come together to
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Exquisite 16.49 Carats Natural Carved Sapphire Dangling Earring Pair
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
along with 2 more shell shaped lighter sapphires on top surrounded by a halo of diamonds.
The elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fredericia by GamFratesi Two Tone Blue Fabric Haiku 2 Seater Sofa, 2018
By Fredericia, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in London, GB
blue fabric upholstery wraps the back of the shell, while a contrasting lighter blue fabric is used on
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 36.23 in
19th Century English Bamboo
Located in Nashville, TN
with the lighter golden of the rattan top and sides. These piece is especially attractive with the
Category
Antique 1880s Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Vintage Military Tank SilverLighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The table lighter's design captivates with an elongated tank shape reminiscent of vintage artillery
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Machine Age Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver
Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
with small burls, featuring inlaid triangle shaped corners in a lighter wood tone. The lid is hinged
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Diversity in Carapace: A Study of Turtle Patterns and Colors, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This print depicts three turtles, each with distinct patterns and colors on their shells and skin
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
By Aviation Technology Group
Located in Telluride, CO
…bullet shells, wood, and fabric, during an era when planes were built from fabric on a frame. Popular
Category
20th Century English Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mark Goetz Three Seat Sofa for Herman Miller Sage Green
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This sofa color muted sage green/tan upholstery with a vertical texture and lighter wood shell that
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
Located in Hollywood, FL
salvaged coconut stems, sea shells and wicker (possibly willow). A rare and sought after piece, not often
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Coconut
"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, featuring a shell in structural polyurethane, feet in beech and glides in nylon. Available in these colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Cassina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
foam, come enveloped in a robust plywood shell. Covers are removable.
A game-changer in modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
in Germany.
Black shrink varnish on the shade and grey-blue base.
Shell-shaped lampshade, steplessly
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Simon Shepherd, Phed
Located in Manchester, GB
tiles, laid on a hollow fibreglass shell, meaning the work is lighter than expected, and easily wall
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Purple Acorn Barnacle Cluster (4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
are sometimes slightly folded. The basal margin of the shell is either straight or slightly sinuous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nautical Objects
Materials
Coral, Other
Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris
By J. Forest
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with shell and floral motifs. The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which is signed J. Forrest
Category
Early 20th Century French Globes
Materials
Brass, Iron
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lightweight, but sturdy, construction combines perforated panel doors with double walled sheet metal shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Steel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, but sturdy, construction combines perforated panel doors with double walled sheet metal shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
kilograms, making it at least one and a half kilos lighter than average plastic chairs. This fact is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.07 in
Late 19th-Early 20th C. French Walnut Carved Tiered Marble Top Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a carved shaped openwork back splash with shell and floral motifs and a cartouche crest. The
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
Simon Shepherd, Phed
Located in Manchester, GB
shell, meaning the work is lighter than expected, and easily wall mounted with the use of a backing
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
French 1820s Walnut Restoration Vaisselier from Bresse with Burl Wood Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
structure are delicately accented with shell and floral motifs. The lower section of the cabinet is made of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
H 95 in W 77.25 in D 33.5 in
18th Century French Mantelpiece
Located in Vosselaar, BE
changing and architecturally the nobility wanted a lighter, more playful look.
So we still see quite a few
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
Set of 4 Bell Chair in Dawn by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
kilograms, making it at least one and a half kilos lighter than average plastic chairs. This fact is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood and Steel Lounge Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, featuring a shell in aniline dyed ash plywood (color options are Indigo blue or weathered gray) and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.4 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
never decays and never shells or flakes, cement is not used in its composition and it is a lighter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Oracle Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Lotus table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
, made from beer residue, and the lighter filament, sourced from scallop shell residue, come together to
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Garnet Cabochon Pendant Necklace - c.1840
Located in London, GB
lighter pinkish red under daylight.
A modestly sized yet remarkable piece of fine Victorian jewellery
Category
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Lotus chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
, made from beer residue, and the lighter filament, sourced from scallop shell residue, come together to
Category
2010s Belgian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Other
Giulietta chair by Franco Poli for Bernini, 2005
By Franco Poli
Located in Misinto, IT
-molded foam shell, is entirely covered in black aniline leather, meticulously crafted with hand-stitched
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
down illumination, but is also a beautiful sculpture. Up- and down-lighter with two candle bulbs. IP20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
beautiful sculpture. Up- and down-lighter with two candle bulbs. IP20 (interior use) (can be converted to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
Oracle Shelf by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Oracle Desk by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Oracle Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oracle Chair by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
patina
Delightful rosewood shows fine grain interest
Rich caramel hues with lighter boxwood inlay
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 23.43 in W 13.39 in D 12.21 in
18th Century Rococo Italian Pewter Lavabo with Dolphin Motif on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
crest with a pierced shell carving. Two elegant acanthus leaves, attached to round medallions, flank
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Fountains
Materials
Pewter
H 76 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Mini Serenity, Contemporary White Plaster Wall Sconce or Light, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
also a beautiful sculpture. Up- and down-lighter with two bulbs. IP20 (interior use). Height 7.9" ( 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Materials
Plaster
French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with shell form mounts on the corners. The dark wood frame with lighter wood for the three front apron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Green Velvet and Walnut Wood Basis Italian Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
positioned above. To note that the two greens velvet are combined together, one lighter and one a little
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
, the top with an elaborate shell inlay to the centre as well as crossbanding and inlaid hatching around
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Simon Fielding English Majolica Fan & Insect Turquoise & Cream Oyster Plate
By S. Fielding Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bordered in a beaded dove-gray. The plate sits on six raised scallop shell shaped feet.
A very complex
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
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