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Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 10 in W 27 in D 18 in
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
. The second shell is slightly smaller, however they work excellent as a pair. Listing is for one shell.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Natural Tridacna Gigas clamshell specimen from the South Pacific
Located in Malibu, CA
sold separately. They work excellent as a group. Listing is for one shell. Magnificent in their scale
Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
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Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Sea Turtle Ornament
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative object will instantly become a favorite among guests. The silver ornament is
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2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Sea Turtle Ornament
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in D 2.96 in
Solid Silver 18k Gold Plated Carrera y Carrera Calyx Cup Lion and Shell Ornament
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Bilbao, ES
Solid silver 18k gold plated Carrera y Carrera Calyx Cup lion and shell ornament Rococo ornament
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Vases

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18 Karat Rose Gold Vermeil Woman Wearing Fruit Hair Ornament Cameo Bracelet
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
work of art. In times past, cameos were mainly made of shells, hardstones, coral and volcanic rock
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Vermeil

18 Karat Rose Gold Vermeil Woman Wearing Fruit Hair Ornament Cameo Ring
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
ornament. This beautifully detailed cameo, mounted in 18k rose gold vermeil is a beautiful work of art. In
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Vermeil

Set of 9 Luxury Christmas Holiday Ornament Vintage Irish Linen Donuts Doughnuts
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 9 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Donut ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Set of 15 Vintage Irish Linen Handmade Pumpkin Fall Ornaments by Katie Larmour
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
shell motif. The sides of the box are ornamented with gold, floral motifs set on a royal blue background
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
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H 0.48 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
shell motif. The sides of the box are ornamented with gold, floral motifs set on a royal blue background
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Regina Gambatesa Shell Flower earrings with Gold and Emerald
Located in Paris, IDF
Shell Flower Earrings by Regina Gambatesa at Second Petale Gallery About the Gemstones : Emeralds
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2010s Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Italian Multicolored Glazed Ceramic Shell Centerpiece with Coral and Crabs
By Falco Marino
Located in Firenze, IT
Majolica ornament centerpiece in the form of a long shell enriched with crab, seahorse and red coral
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Regency style mirror in carved and gilded wood. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and violin shape. French work from the Napoleon III period, circa 1880. Dimensions: H 100 x W 64 x D
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Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mid 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchair in Walnut With Extravagantly Carved
Located in Benington, Herts
serpentine to the front and sides with carved foliate and shell ornament centering the front rail for maximum
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Large Rocaille Style Chandelier in Gilt Bronze with Red Opaline
Located in BARSAC, FR
Imposing gilt and chiseled bronze chandelier with 12 belt lights in ornaments of volutes, shells
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pulham & Son were one of the most important English landscape and garden ornament design firms, active
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
H 53.35 in W 25.99 in D 14.77 in
Winkelman Pentagonal Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
ornaments of great finesse. As the work of most of his contemporaries, Winkelman was inspired by nature
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Early 20th Century Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Winkelman Pentagonal Lamp
Winkelman Pentagonal Lamp
H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Refined Splendor: Exclusive Antique Louis XV Carrara White Marble Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
craftsmanship, with a master sculptor carefully selected to work with the finest piece of Carrara white marble
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Trumeau, Console in White and Gold Painted Wood in the period Queen Mary I
Located in Lisboa, PT
ornaments, such as floral motifs, leaves, shells and garlands. These decorative details are applied in
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19th Century George II Style Pier Glass in the Manner of Matthias Lock
By Matthias Lock
Located in London, GB
balustrade, a central stylised shell, and a pendant pair of oriental masks; and below, a large scallop shell
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

Antique Javanese 22k Gold Conch Shaped Earrings, 10th-15th Century, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and remarkable pair of Javanese high karat gold (22k+) earrings in the form of a conch shell
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
, fiber, shell, turmeric, black pigments height 12 3/4in (33.4cm), ex Scott Duggleby, realized $21,250
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Diana and her Nymphs bathing
Located in PARIS, FR
Amphitrite surrounded by nereids, putti and tritons and seated in a shell-chariot (graphite, black chalk and
Category

Late 18th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Unique 18th Century Rococo Style Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
and ornament designer who was one of the initiators of the Rocco style in France. Much of his work can
Category

Antique 1830s Belgian Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
figurative ornaments. Furniture using jagae (mother of pearls) is considered “old generation’s furniture” in
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2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
sea shells and holding a bunch of grapes and vines. The coral piece is mount in a customized adapted
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tria Simple Oak, RAL Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shell low back in
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shell low back in
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood, Leather, Upholstery

Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
, D 52, W 48 cm. Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shell low back in curved
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2 Tria Stools, Low Back Coffee & High Back Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shell low
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

White Porcelain Contemporary Art Object by Daria Surovtseva
Located in Paris, FR
"Mon microcosme" Paris, 2013 (b.1980) The sculptural work of Paris based artist - Daria
Category

2010s French Futurist Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2, Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2, Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, RAL Color Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4, Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Ral Color Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, RAL Color Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Natural Oak Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Black Open Pore Seat by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Boulle clock with shelf, marked THURET PARIS
By André Thuret
Located in Milano, IT
a symphony of chiseled and gilded bronze, adorned with the richness of imitation tortoise shell and
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Boulle clock with shelf, marked THURET PARIS
Boulle clock with shelf, marked THURET PARIS
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H 58.27 in W 22.45 in D 10.04 in
Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak, Ral Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of Dutch graphic
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 2, Tria Simple Oak, Painted Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak by Colé Italia
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak, Painted Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Simple Oak, RAL Color Seat and/or Legs by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of Dutch graphic
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

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Shell Work Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of shell work ornaments available for sale. Each of these unique shell work ornaments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and plywood. There are 135 antique and vintage shell work ornaments for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 180 modern editions to choose from as well. Shell work ornaments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Shell work ornaments are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, louis xv and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many shell work ornaments are appealing in their simplicity, but William Tillman, Layne Rowe and Katie Larmour Design produced popular shell work ornaments that are worth a look.

How Much are Shell Work Ornaments?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,569, while they’re typically $207 on the low end and $583,569 highest priced.