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Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal decorative box. A chic collection of Capiz shells embedded into a sand
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Box
Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Box
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Coastal Silver Shell Decor Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage silver decoration box with shells encrusted on the exterior. It is a great and
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Silver Shell Decor Box
Vintage Coastal Silver Shell Decor Box
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Coastal Brown Rectangular Sea Shell Covered Box with Lid, Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous shell covered Folk Art box with lid. Covered in brown, black and cream conical shaped
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in
Category

1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

White Porcelain Clam Shell Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful white porcelain clam shell trinket box with bronze mounts by Piotet Limoges of France
Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Fruitwood

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Box by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Hinged Abalone Shell and Brass Box, Mosaic Pattern on Lid, Wood-lined
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hinged brass box with abalone mosaic on lid, wood-lined. The pattern of the mosaic
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage art deco trinket box. This beautiful and unique piece is brass constructed with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mosaic Marquetry Moorish Octagonal Music Box Granada Spain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern style mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood footed music
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Curated Shell Collection Wall Display
Located in Leesburg, VA
Curated shell collection Approximate size: 13.5 x 17.5 x 2 inches A handsome collection of
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Curated Shell Collection Wall Display
Curated Shell Collection Wall Display
H 13.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned
Category

20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Vintage Yellow Gold Peanut Box by S J Rose & Son
By S.J. Rose & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, collectable vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box; an addition to our
Category

Vintage 1960s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small vintage walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood

Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
Intriguing antique hand crafted wood box with marquetry top. This decorative box features paua
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
arabesque design. Vintage Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, abalone, mother of pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
A small vintage rectangular lidded box with multiple species of wood. Primarily in a darker wood
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Decorative Abalone Box
By Maitland Smith, Casa Bique, Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Decorative Abalone Box. Vintage Maitland-Smith attributed abalone decorative box
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Curio Box in Green Marble
Located in Richmond, VA
The Curio Box by Casa Shop in Green Marble with Black Onyx. Inspired by a favorite vintage find
Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Curio Box in Green Marble
Curio Box in Green Marble
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Located in Richmond, VA
vintage find, each box features a polished rectangular base with a sphere handle. Handmade by artisans in
Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
Located in Richmond, VA
Tall Curio Box by Casa Shop in Green Marble with Black Onyx. Inspired by a favorite vintage find
Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design. Vintage hand made Mid 20th century Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, abalone
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Fruitwood

Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Playing Cards Box
Located in Pearland, TX
the lid. A set of vintage playing cards is included with the box. Dimension: 3.5" W × 2.25" D
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it
Category

Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

R Y Augousti Organic Modern Lacquer Wood Inlaid Trinket Box
By Jonathan Adler, R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
fabrics, exotic skins and shells to create the modern vintage style that has become the signature of
Category

1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Located in Dallas, TX
A shadow box with laced doily, silver purse, antique spectacles. tortoiseshell and silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Shadow Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
MCM Small Brass Mosaic Lidded Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
decorative trinket box is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 3.125"W x 3.125"D x 1"H
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Java Shagreen Box with Sculptural Bronze Handle by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist box was realized by the celebrated Parisian design firm R
Category

20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Italian Midcentury Burl Wood Jewelry Box, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
with gorgeous big shell inserted inside the lid of the box. The top side is refined with a silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Old Vintage Green Suitcase, Storage, Decoration, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This vintage bright green Featherlite soft shell suitcase with gray interior is from 1960s is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Gabriella Crespi Tortoise and Sterling Silver Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porcelain Shell Medicine Box
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain pill or medicine box and black metal frame decorated with multicolour motives painted on
Category

1970s French Miscellaneous

Porcelain Shell Medicine Box
Porcelain Shell Medicine Box
H 0.79 in W 2.56 in L 2.56 in
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box. Circa late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell Art & Craft Flower Chicken Hand Painting
Located in Hampshire, GB
Vintage wooden Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell Oriental Flower and Chicken Hand Painting Impressive
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
handcrafted in exotic sea shells meticulously composed and presented under glass in an octagon mahogany hinged
Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Vintage 9ct Gold Rose Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Shell Cameo Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1977 Beautiful, Vintage Shell Cameo
Category

Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage shell cameo brooch set in a 14 karat gold frame. The shell has a beautiful hue of pinkish
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Vintage Shell Cameo 14 Karat Gold Brooch
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W 1.34 in L 1.93 in
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold shell cameo brooch pendant. The oval-shaped brooch pendant is
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
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W 0.87 in L 1.34 in
Vintage Gilded Silver Filgree Shell Cameo Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
three Victorian style carved shell cameos on this unique bracelet. The silhouettes depict a noblewoman
Category

Vintage 1930s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Urns

Materials

Brass

1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
shell high-gloss brown plastic seat. Produced in March, 1973 (engraved). In good vintage condition with
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Seashell Tissue Holder Cover Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, circa 1960s. Box is wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Seashell Tissue Holder Cover Box
Seashell Tissue Holder Cover Box
H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Cast Brass Conch Shell Table Lamp on Turned Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cast brass conch shell table lamp on a turned wood base. It is adorned with a
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shell Shape Brooch- 3.5ct Diamonds & White Pearl & 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage pearl and diamonds brooch for women, Shell Brooch, Rose Gold 14K Brooch, Estate jewelry
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Gold Earring Mother of Pearl Clip on Earring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turbo Shell Emerald Cabochon Gold Earring Mother of Pearl clip on earring This exquisite
Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Set of 13 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Blue Irish Linen Shell Tree Ornaments
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Blue Irish Linen Shell Ornaments Christmas Tree by Katie
Category

2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Tree Ornaments
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Ornaments Christmas Tree by Katie
Category

2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Vintage Swatch GG116 Frische Fische Year 1992 Original Box
By Swatch
Located in Milano, IT
, shells and starfish are embossed along the strap. When you wear it you will immediately want to leave for
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
exquisite ‘vintage collection’ silk Echo fashion scarf in a peachy pink color with stylized Classic shell
Category

20th Century American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Brass and Tessellated Stone Dome-Lidded Box After Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Maitland Smith or Robert Marcius-style trinket box (circa 1980s, USA). Box/jar is composed
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Jars

Materials

Stone, Brass

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Vintage Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage shell box available at 1stDibs. Each vintage shell box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and wood. There are many kinds of the vintage shell box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage shell box, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. R & Y Augousti and Towle Silversmiths each produced at least one beautiful vintage shell box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Shell Box?

A vintage shell box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $575, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $5,495.
Questions About Vintage Shell Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.