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Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Armchairs
Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Armchairs

Located in Rome, IT

decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole legs, Covered with

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs
Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

Early 20th Century Spanish Walnut Console Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Astoria, NY

walnut, the table features a narrow rectangular top above two carved drawers decorated with stylized

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

First Empire Classical Flame Mahogany 3-Drawer Black Marble Top Dresser c1840
First Empire Classical Flame Mahogany 3-Drawer Black Marble Top Dresser c1840

First Empire Classical Flame Mahogany 3-Drawer Black Marble Top Dresser c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

elegantly carved, scrolled uprights adorned with shell-motif finials and small decorative drawers at their

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood (Gold Leaf) Marble Top Console Table
Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood (Gold Leaf) Marble Top Console Table

Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood (Gold Leaf) Marble Top Console Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

acanthus carving, legs ending in French fiddle feet, feet joined by shell carved stretcher bar.

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

19th Century English Marine Oil Painting of Fishing Vessels in Rough Seas
19th Century English Marine Oil Painting of Fishing Vessels in Rough Seas

19th Century English Marine Oil Painting of Fishing Vessels in Rough Seas

Located in Dallas, TX

painting is presented in an ornate giltwood frame richly carved with scrolling foliage, shell motifs, and

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Wood winged settee
French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Wood winged settee

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Wood winged settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

settee is raised by four handsome and finely carved cabriole legs. Each leg has a scrolled shell like

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Brooch
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Brooch

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An antique Victorian cameo brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a finely carved sardonyx

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Solid Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Solid Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet

French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Solid Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

burl wood, it features elegant cabriole legs, a gently scalloped apron, and finely carved floral and

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Pair Of George II Style Walnut Commodes
Pair Of George II Style Walnut Commodes

Pair Of George II Style Walnut Commodes

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular cross banded top over two drawers with brass handles, separate bases with shell carved

Category

1850s English George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XV Style French Cream Distressed Painted Cane Back Armchairs
Pair Louis XV Style French Cream Distressed Painted Cane Back Armchairs

Pair Louis XV Style French Cream Distressed Painted Cane Back Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

rails are adorned with delicate hand-carved floral and shell motifs, while the graceful cabriole legs

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Cane

Antique Yellow Gold Richard the Lionheart Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Richard the Lionheart Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Richard the Lionheart Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Noble and evocative, this antique shell cameo brooch portrays Richard the Lionheart, the iconic

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

18th Century Italian Walnut Console
18th Century Italian Walnut Console

18th Century Italian Walnut Console

Located in High Point, NC

lovely hand carved scalloped frieze with shell and stipple decoration. The piece is supported on hand

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

cabriole legs with shell carved knees ending in ball and claw feet, the back legs ending in pad feet. Seat

Category

1850s George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Winged Nike Judging Souls with Eros Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts the winged goddess Nike seated on clouds with Eros

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pair of 18th Century Irish Chippendale Marble Top Console Tables
Pair of 18th Century Irish Chippendale Marble Top Console Tables

Pair of 18th Century Irish Chippendale Marble Top Console Tables

Located in Solebury, PA

apron intricately carved with acanthus leaves and shells. The apron flows into strong cabriolet legs

Category

Late 18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair
Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair

Early 20th Century Solid Wood American Rocking Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and saddle leather grade seat boast well earned character. Slender turned spindles and shell and

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th-century Italian 21kt Gold Cameo "harvest" Earrings.
Antique 19th-century Italian 21kt Gold Cameo "harvest" Earrings.

Antique 19th-century Italian 21kt Gold Cameo "harvest" Earrings.

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

A pair of 19th-century Italian cameo earrings, finely carved from shell and mounted in warm 21

Category

19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair
Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair

Early Louis XV Walnut Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

With a serpentine crest and newly upholstered back and seat. Shell carved hand holds. With carved

Category

1740s French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall

Category

1890s Antique Carved Shell

Set of Eight 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs

Set of Eight 19th Century Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

been dry scraped and have a light lime wash. All nicely carved with the Rococo 'shell' motif and shaped

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Pine

Irish Georgian Mahogany Side Table/ Dressing Table
Irish Georgian Mahogany Side Table/ Dressing Table

Irish Georgian Mahogany Side Table/ Dressing Table

Located in Essex, MA

with keyhole to lock . Shell carved knees on cabriole legs. Trifid feet.

Category

1770s Irish Georgian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Settee with Gilt Dolphin Arms
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Settee with Gilt Dolphin Arms

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Settee with Gilt Dolphin Arms

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany settee with gilt carved dolphin arms & shells on back with beige

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

hardware. The low stand features cabriole legs carved with shells on the knees and ending in faceted pad

Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Carrara marble - Louis XV
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Carrara marble - Louis XV

Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Carrara marble - Louis XV

Located in Made, NL

Carrara marble, with a gently bowed (demi-lune) shelf, a carved cartouche and shell motifs to the lintel

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

George I Walnut Armchair
George I Walnut Armchair

George I Walnut Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

. Cabriole legs , shell carved knees and pad feet. Provenance. Malcolm Franklin.

Category

1720s English George I Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

George II Mahogany Wing Chair
George II Mahogany Wing Chair

George II Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in Essex, MA

cabriole legs with shell carved knees and pad feet.

Category

1750s English George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Pine George II-style Corner Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century English Pine George II-style Corner Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century English Pine George II-style Corner Cabinets

Located in Solebury, PA

pediment adorned with a deeply carved, scalloped shell motif, a hallmark of Georgian design. The interior

Category

Early 19th Century English George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Pine

Georgian Gaming Table
Georgian Gaming Table

Georgian Gaming Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

concertina action accordian sides and single drawer with brass bail pull on elegant shell-carved and scroll

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

visual harmony. The shaped apron is delicately carved with a central shell and scrolling motifs, lending

Category

19th Century French Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Carved by hand from natural shell, the cameo features a beautifully

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

* Later stand with carved gilt shells and cabriole legs * Ball-and-claw feet for a traditional, elegant

Category

19th Century English Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo
Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo

Antique "Europa Dancing with Zeus" Loose Cameo

Located in New York, NY

This finely carved antique shell cameo depicts the mythological scene of Europa dancing with Zeus

Category

19th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Other

Dutch 18th Century Rococo Vitrine with Bombe Base and Exceptional Marquetry
Dutch 18th Century Rococo Vitrine with Bombe Base and Exceptional Marquetry

Dutch 18th Century Rococo Vitrine with Bombe Base and Exceptional Marquetry

Located in Kastrup, DK

precision and craftsmanship. The profiled, sweeping top is carved with a shell motif and flower, framed by

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Bronze

Antique White Gold "Edwardian Marriage" Cameo Brooch
Antique White Gold "Edwardian Marriage" Cameo Brooch

Antique White Gold "Edwardian Marriage" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

hand-carved in natural shell. Set in a finely detailed white gold frame, the piece reflects the grace

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

White Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Venus with Cherubs" Cameo Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Venus with Cherubs" Cameo Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Venus with Cherubs" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

cherubs, intricately hand-carved in natural shell. Set in a 14k yellow gold frame, the brooch showcases

Category

19th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

By William Hallett

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, the solid shell-carved seat raised on shaped and moulded cabriole legs joined by an X-shaped stretcher

Category

1750s English George II Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet
Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Antique Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

, each finely carved with scrolling foliage and shell motifs, united by a shaped and carved apron of

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon
A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon

A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon

By Morel & Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

table stands on beautifully carved winged claw and shell form feet which are rendered in great detail

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Rosewood, Amboyna

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element
Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Giltwood Conch Shell architectural element. This most decorative carved Giltwood Conch Shell is raised on a

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

elegantly carved and scrolled legs provide support to the subtly scrolled apron. Carved detail of shell and

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Marble

Walnut childs armchair
Walnut childs armchair

Walnut childs armchair

Located in Cheshire, GB

removable seat cushion, enclosed by outswept arms. All raised up on shell-capped carved cabriole legs

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eros saving Psyche from Hades Cameo Brooch
Antique Eros saving Psyche from Hades Cameo Brooch

Antique Eros saving Psyche from Hades Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

underworld, a powerful symbol of love overcoming darkness. Finely carved in shell with graceful detail, the

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Orpheus Playing for Three Graces" Cameo Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Orpheus Playing for Three Graces" Cameo Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Orpheus Playing for Three Graces" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

, beautifully carved in high-relief shell and set in a polished 14K yellow gold frame. The scene captures the

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

antique jewelry, reflecting the elegance and artistry of the 19th century. The finely carved natural shell

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century jewelry. Expertly carved from natural shell, the cameo features the elegant profile of a

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Antique Sterling Silver Achilles Signed Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Sterling Silver Achilles Signed Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Sterling Silver Achilles Signed Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

carved in shell, capturing the heroic essence of the legendary figure. The cameo is set in a sterling

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century American Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror, Circa 1880-1910
19th Century American Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror, Circa 1880-1910

19th Century American Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror, Circa 1880-1910

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century American Federal Style gilt wood pier mirror with carved clam shell center panel

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Near pair of walnut wardrobes
Near pair of walnut wardrobes

Near pair of walnut wardrobes

Located in Cheshire, GB

mirrored doors framed with exquisite carved detailing, including rope edging, shell motifs, and tassel

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

19th Century rosewood centre table
19th Century rosewood centre table

19th Century rosewood centre table

Located in Martlesham, GB

edge top above a carved frieze incorporating carved floral and shell decoration, supported on an ornate

Category

1860s British Early Victorian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Rosewood

Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century
Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century

Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large giltwood mirror with carved leaf and shell ornaments in a Florentine style. Modern Mirror

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chippendale Tripod Table, Mahogany, England, Mid-18th Century
Antique Chippendale Tripod Table, Mahogany, England, Mid-18th Century

Antique Chippendale Tripod Table, Mahogany, England, Mid-18th Century

Located in London, GB

figured mahogany top raised on fluted gun-barrel stem with acanthus carved knop below, supported on shell

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century
Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century

Baroque-style three-seater Sofa, 2nd Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

backrest and apron are richly adorned with intricately carved decorations featuring shells, flowers, and

Category

Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A sumptuous Louis XV Marquis armchair or small settee C. 1900
A sumptuous Louis XV Marquis armchair or small settee C. 1900

A sumptuous Louis XV Marquis armchair or small settee C. 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

rails conformingly carved throughout with shell and acanthus leaves, resting on cabriole legs. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner
A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

manner with shell carved details and highly distinctive anthemions with punched detailing. The arms on

Category

1820s British Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English George II Period Low Boy
18th Century English George II Period Low Boy

18th Century English George II Period Low Boy

Located in Dublin, IE

central carved scallop shell motif, flanked by scrollwork in high relief, reflecting mid-18th century

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Carved Shell

Materials

Brass

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Antique Carved Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique carved shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, shell and stone, every antique carved shell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique carved shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique carved shell, those designed in Louis XV, Rococo and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Interi, A. Schmidt and Andrianna Shamaris each produced at least one beautiful antique carved shell that is worth considering.

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