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Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

H 30 in W 52 in D 29.5 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, solid rosewood five-drawer study or side table, dating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820

Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820

H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 26.97 in
Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of solid brass sea shell motif hanging wall shelves. A gorgeous way to accent any room
Category

20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Brass

Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India
Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India

Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India

H 8.75 in W 10.25 in D 3.75 in
18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany Chippendale slant front desk with serpentine case, dovetailed construction
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet

H 43.5 in W 45 in D 24 in
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk. Item features 2
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk

Vintage French Country Provincial Style Shell Carved Blue Painted 2 Drawer Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 25 in
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815

H 93.5 in W 43 in D 14.75 in
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

1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat
1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat

1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat

H 16 in W 19 in D 13 in
Italian Neoclassical Style Wood Carved Shell Form Wall Shelf or Bracket, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
detail, these brackets boast intricate carvings in a graceful shell and ball design. Fashioned from wood
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Wood Carved Shell Form Wall Shelf or Bracket, a Pair
Italian Neoclassical Style Wood Carved Shell Form Wall Shelf or Bracket, a Pair

Italian Neoclassical Style Wood Carved Shell Form Wall Shelf or Bracket, a Pair

H 13.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell
By Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores
Located in Lisse, NL
bonus. This light-color secretaire with its stunning, inlaid nautilus shell motif and marquetry banding
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell
Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell

Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell

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H 38.4 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
fitted oak carry case with slide out front panel allowing the time to be read whilst still cased for
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780

H 8.65 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique WW1 trench art brass empty shell case having a quality WW1 trench art empty shell
Category

Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case

Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case

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H 8.86 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case

Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case

H 3.94 in W 18.31 in D 7.09 in
Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar w Tuner Strings & Soft Shell Case
By Yamaha
Located in Dayton, OH
Yamaha F-335 acoustic guitar – QLM284228. Includes black soft shell case, one unopened package of
Category

Late 20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar w Tuner Strings & Soft Shell Case
Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar w Tuner Strings & Soft Shell Case

Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar w Tuner Strings & Soft Shell Case

H 41 in W 4.25 in D 16.25 in
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860s French boulle writing desk. No shelves.
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Bronze

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

H 61 in W 33 in D 20.5 in
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
connected to the birth of the ‘study’, a strictly private area of the typical Italian humanists residence
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

H 59.75 in W 50 in D 16 in
1970s Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Bakers Rack
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal Bakers Rack. Be audio tortoise shell rattan with inset woven rattan
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Shelves

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Rattan

1970s Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Bakers Rack
1970s Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Bakers Rack

1970s Vintage Coastal Tortoise Rattan Bakers Rack

H 78 in W 36 in D 18 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XV style Napoleon III period brass inlaid, tortoise shell
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

H 31.25 in W 55 in D 31 in
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell can be explained by the scarcity of material
Category

Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.

Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.

H 63 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Boulle Mazarin desk, having wonderful classical scrolling decoration and subjects inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell to the top, sides and base. Hav...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

H 31.11 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare French 19th century Louis XIV St. ebony, ormolu, pewter, and tortoiseshell Boulle Bureau Mazarin desk. The seven drawers, one door desk is raised by eight strikin...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 30 in
Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This unusual Stands with eight legs and cusped arches, inlaid with mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and bone forming a fine geometrical design, storage area inside the top arches, The ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Shelves

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century
Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century

Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century

H 44.49 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair
Category

Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wire

Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice

Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice

H 4 in W 18.5 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, stained Pine, brass, ormolu and Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautif...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

H 48.5 in W 60 in D 12.75 in
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33 in
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s

World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s

H 11.42 in Dm 6.3 in
Exceptional and Rare Louis XV Light Wood Bookcase, circa 1800 -1X39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
distinctive "chapeau de gendarme" crown adorned with a delicate shell motif, adding a touch of regal charm
Category

Antique 1880s Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Exceptional and Rare Louis XV Light Wood Bookcase, circa 1800 -1X39
Exceptional and Rare Louis XV Light Wood Bookcase, circa 1800 -1X39

Exceptional and Rare Louis XV Light Wood Bookcase, circa 1800 -1X39

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H 77.17 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Magnificent Louis XVI Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase from the 1850s -1X48
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Details: From the ornate shell motif crowning the top to the delicately carved frieze at the base, every
Category

Antique 1850s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Louis XVI Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase from the 1850s -1X48
Magnificent Louis XVI Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase from the 1850s -1X48

Magnificent Louis XVI Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase from the 1850s -1X48

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H 101.19 in W 80.71 in D 20.87 in
Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
cast steel shell handles. Dimensions: L123 x H88 x D67.5 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Desks

Materials

Pine

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950
Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950

Old Trade Counter in Pine, circa 1950

H 34.65 in W 48.43 in D 26.58 in
Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
forms of the preceding period (Louis XIV), as well as early Louis XV stylings. In the case of this
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Oak

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France

H 31 in W 59.625 in D 38.75 in
Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique faux tortoise shell corner etagere made of bamboo. Four serpentine carved shelves and
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere
Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere

Antique Bamboo Corner Etagere

H 49.25 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
drawers and a central recessed cupboard. Each drawer has a very pretty cast brass oyster shell ring pull
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century

Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century

H 30 in W 29 in D 19 in
Arts and Crafts Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
carved shells to the knees. circa 1890 The piece features an under tray with a panelled back. The
Category

Antique 1890s Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase, 1890
Arts and Crafts Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase, 1890

Arts and Crafts Cabinet Mahogany Bookcase, 1890

H 74.5 in W 64 in D 17 in
Museum-Quality Louis XV Walnut Castle Library, circa 1850 -1X23
Located in Bordeaux, FR
a distinctive "hat of the guardsman" cornice adorned with a wide shell motif flanked by two flame
Category

Antique 1850s Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Museum-Quality Louis XV Walnut Castle Library, circa 1850 -1X23
Museum-Quality Louis XV Walnut Castle Library, circa 1850 -1X23

Museum-Quality Louis XV Walnut Castle Library, circa 1850 -1X23

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H 23.23 in W 68.51 in D 111.03 in
Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ tortoise shell finish with four shelves, columns, and geometric pattern slats. Dimensions: 27" x 12.5" x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"
Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"

Antique Victorian Scorched Bamboo Library Bookshelf Bookcase Etagere Shelf 51"

H 51 in W 27 in D 12.5 in
Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
more copper decoration on the shell and ball on the legs The console is in good sound condition, there
Category

Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Paint

Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table
Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table

Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table

H 30 in W 42 in D 23 in
Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
block front case piece with three drawers and a slightly sloped fall front lid above, designed to be
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top

Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top

H 39 in W 36.5 in D 18 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Island. Block fronting, or the raised-recessed-raised triad of panels with the shell as an integral part
Category

Late 20th Century Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
shelving is built in two sections. The top part features a curved bonnet cornice with center shell
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase

H 104 in W 56 in D 28 in
Seaside Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
a collection of sea glass and shells. The contrasting interior in creamy white highlights whatever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Seaside Painted Bookcase
Seaside Painted Bookcase

Seaside Painted Bookcase

H 84 in W 54 in D 18 in
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack
Located in Ipswich, GB
eight various books, with a shaped top, inlaid satinwood oval shell and satinwood inlaid stringing
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid book rack

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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century
By Karges Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A tall secretary by Karges offers ebonized wood construction with upper having carved shell form
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century
Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century

Karges Ebonized, Gilt & Chinoiserie Decorated Secretary Desk 20th Century

H 91.25 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
gentleman's bedroom, writer's study or morning room Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian

Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian

H 43.51 in W 42.52 in D 20.48 in
Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decorative shell motif cornice. On the bottom are 3 roomy drawers and bun feet.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Country Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top
Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top

Lovely Vintage Secretary with 3 Drawers and Shelves on Top

H 75 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
, stylized shell and foliates. The two drawers sport complementary carving on the sides, with finely cast
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk

Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk

H 38 in W 40 in D 19 in
19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase is a study in classical architecture rendered on a
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase
19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase

19th Century French Renaissance Grand Bookcase

H 114 in W 80 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century German Industrial Drawer Plan Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
iron shell handles mounted. The furniture cannot be dismantled for transport (shortest side 83 cm
Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Hardwood

Early 20th Century German Industrial Drawer Plan Cabinet
Early 20th Century German Industrial Drawer Plan Cabinet

Early 20th Century German Industrial Drawer Plan Cabinet

H 40.36 in W 51.97 in D 32.68 in
George III inlaid mahogany bureau
Located in Salisbury, GB
boards running front to back, rather than side to side. The mahogany fall with shell inlay to each corner
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III inlaid mahogany bureau
George III inlaid mahogany bureau

George III inlaid mahogany bureau

H 43 in W 41 in D 22 in
Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
By Martin Nyrop
Located in London, GB
the City Hall's totality: shell, accessories, furnishings. Construction on the building began in 1892
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905
Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905

Skønvirke Cabinet, Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905

H 57.49 in W 29.53 in D 14.57 in
Monumental Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780
Located in Saint Louis, MO
carved with trailing shells, dentils and foliate moldings. The glazed doors with engaged fluted pilasters
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780
Monumental Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780

Monumental Irish George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, c. 1780

H 95 in W 60 in D 20 in
Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage oak English oak breakfront cabinet with glass doors, and a scroll and shell form center
Category

20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors
Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors

Tall English Oak Breakfront Bookcase With Glass Doors

H 99.5 in W 73 in D 20.75 in
Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
containing 5 further shelves.  Central door decorated with a carved shell, surmounted by an architectural
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase
Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase

Swedish 19th century flame mahogany breakfront bookcase

H 99 in W 87.25 in D 22.25 in
Queen Anne Style Keehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Queen Anne style oyster shell and inlaid kneehole desk. The top of the
Category

20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Queen Anne Style Keehole Desk
Queen Anne Style Keehole Desk

Queen Anne Style Keehole Desk

H 31.5 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
DeCastelli Airframe by Pio & Tito Toso Design
By DeCastelli, Pio Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
asymmetrical elliptical loops, supporting four discontinuous horizontal shelves. The outer shell is composed of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Airframe by Pio & Tito Toso Design
DeCastelli Airframe by Pio & Tito Toso Design

DeCastelli Airframe by Pio & Tito Toso Design

H 70.87 in W 86.62 in D 21.66 in
Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
tiers in the crown molding above, one sees egg & dart, dentil and shell motifs. The shell tier
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase
Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase

Napoleon III Period Walnut Bookcase

H 71 in W 46.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Regence Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
, display and style flair in a relatively compact case. Not quite seven feet tall, it will fit in areas with
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Régence Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Regence Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Antique Regence Bookcase or Display Cabinet

Antique Regence Bookcase or Display Cabinet

H 83 in W 61 in D 20 in
Tiger Maple Secretary Chippendale Style
Located in New York, NY
bottom, candle pulls just below the doors; the lower case with molded receiver, molded breadboard end
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Maple

Tiger Maple Secretary Chippendale Style
Tiger Maple Secretary Chippendale Style

Tiger Maple Secretary Chippendale Style

H 80 in W 36 in D 20 in
Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire circa 1930
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique pine bookcases are hard to find so the shell of this piece was provided by a vintage pine
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Country Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire circa 1930
Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire circa 1930

Vintage Pine Open Bookcase from Armoire circa 1930

H 71 in W 45.5 in D 13.5 in
Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
are carved with shells, a further indicator of quality, and of a date ca 1720. It has a stepped and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand
Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand

Small George I Walnut Bureau on Stand

H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
wonderfully carved frieze with a scalloped shell medallion with foliate tendrils. This center cartouche is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Wire

Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France
Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France

Circa 1800 Carved Oak and Wire Paneled Double Bibliothèque from Southwest France

H 94.625 in W 124.5 in D 21.5 in
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
touched up as necessary. No wear or chips. Minor not noticeable unless close inspection shell chips on
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere
Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere

Adrian Pearsall "Goop" Brutalist Etagere

H 76 in W 37 in D 17.25 in
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