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Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Charming wall lamps, appliques, made of glass - transparent and gold, made in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce Applique Serge Mouille Conque or Conch Shell
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
This was shown for the first time at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in February 1962 on the stand of the Société de Creation de Modèles. Free delivery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Roche single plaster shell applique 1935. Free shipping
By Serge Roche
Located in London, GB
Single rare Serge Roche shell or conch in white plaster. Excellent definition
Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Madrepora and Shells Composition on Little Wooden Bases
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two little madrepora and shells composition on a pair of wooden bases: very simple that You can set
Category

2010s Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Blue and White Bamboo Shell Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white bamboo shell mirror. Vintage American large bamboo frame mirror in plaster white
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Shell, Wood

Blue and White Bamboo Shell Mirror
Blue and White Bamboo Shell Mirror
H 37 in W 30.5 in D 3 in
Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990 Unmarked, Attributed to the R&Y
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bronze appliques made in the 1800s, each of which has a pair of original hand-sculpted
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1980s Black Silk Jersey Batwing Dress with Leather Applique
Located in London, GB
Statement 1980s silk jersey trapeze dress, complete with dramatic leather appliqué detail to each
Category

1980s British Evening Dresses

Torso Creations Merlot Mongolian Fur Bohemian Vest w Patchwork & Mirror Applique
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
applique panel with unusually large shisha mirror panel embroidery and cowry shells. No pockets or closures
Category

1970s Indian Vests

19th Century Pair of Venetian Mirrors Appliqués with Original Mirror Plate
Located in Wichita, KS
A special pair of Venetian appliqués with original mirror plate, later painted wood with delicate
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cornice Appliqué Wall Swag Garland Ornament
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French Louis XVI style gilded cornice / applique /wall swag
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

rare CHANEL pink applique logo twirl seashell button cropped cardigan FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
: Logomania Closure: Button Lining: Pink Fabric Extra Details: CHANEL CC logo applique all over. White shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

French appliques (pair) bronze gilded in the style of Louis xv
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French appliques (pair) bronze gilded in the style of Louis XV circa 1900 five lightly. Louis XV
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1880 Etruscan Vermeil Theodor Fahrner Shell Cameo Necklace
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a magnificent shell cameo pendant and necklace with an enchanting gold vermeil sterling
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and rare pair of shell appliques designated and produced in italy in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Otello Rosa Majolica Flush Mount Applique by San Polo Venezia, Italy, 1952
By San Polo, Otello Rosa
Located in Dronten, NL
studio of San Polo, circa 1950. This beautiful piece consists of three handmade swiveling ceramic shells
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Oscar de la Renta dress has no sleeve, square neckline, and a nude shell with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles Applique after a Painting by F.J. du Chattel, 1898
By De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
Located in Delft, NL
Small Dutch delft Porceleyne Fles applique after a painting by F.J. du Chattel, 1898 A shell
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Gianfranco Ferre Black Fur Textured Twin Set Cardigan, Shell Sweater and Pants
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black knit cardigan with satin trim, and a matching black knit sleeveless shell top with satin trim. The
Category

Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

French Modern Natural Grapevine ‘Coral’ Wine Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with the blackened metal drip ring, and one applied natural clam shell. Raised on an asymmetrical wood
Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Located in Milford, NH
design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

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

Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
H 4.33 in W 9.44 in D 2.75 in
1968. rare prefab house Nikolaos Xasteros
By Nikolaos Xasteros
Located in Perpignan, FR
assembly The house consists of the following elements: - 2 fiberglass shell roof elements + gelcoat - 3
Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Nova House was constructed in an aluminum shell placed over a structure in galvanized steel tubes. Its
Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
. The decorations are complemented with brass moldings and appliqués. This furniture is after
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray, featuring a captivating Faux Tortoise Shell Inlay interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
ornamentation. This piece has the original lining. Also a owners cartouche or Greek figure applique by the key
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th C. English Bow-Front Sideboard
Located in Hixson, TN
around the arch shape. One thing unique is the hand-painted Bellflower and shell-painted designs which
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

19th C. English Bow-Front Sideboard
19th C. English Bow-Front Sideboard
H 35.75 in W 60 in D 25.75 in
Vintage 1940's Hollywood Regency Marbro Lamp With Original Shade
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
shell applique' in mint condition. The base in the form of a gilded, crouching boy with a white sea
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
bronze appliqués. Dragons sitting on the side and on the glazed front door. Framing rocailles. Bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tiffany Studios Linenfold 'Fabrique' Abalone Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
shell. An exquisite amber color linenfold shade completes this ensemble, creating this charming desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Murano Art Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
to the metal structure, two per half shell. The design of the applique is very particular, in fact
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Teal Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Smoked Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Light Blue Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Light Green Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Burl Wood Cabinet by Hekman Furniture
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Malibu, CA
smaller center drawer, below which is decorated with a fan/shell applique in the center. Dovetailed
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Murano "Scavo" Glass Pink Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano "Scavo" Glass Pink Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - Mazzega - trasparent lattimo glass
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in a chrome
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Maya Redware Turtle Bowl, c. 600-900 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
sculpted with a domed shape and is decorated with protruding appliqué decoration of a creature's head and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Decorati...

Materials

Ceramic

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
By Marco Maran, Knoll
Located in Littleton, CO
seating for occasional guests. Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate shell with criss
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
H 30.25 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Amazing Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - trasparent and amber glass
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in golden
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ralph Lauren SS 2013 black white sleeveless halter backless button up dress gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Paris, FR
concealed by mock buttons Made in USA Composition: Shell 1: 57% Acetate, 43% Viscose Shell 2: 100% Silk
Category

2010s American Evening Dresses

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Regence Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with centrally mounted floral applique above multiple carved designs, set above a square frame-within
Category

20th Century French Régence Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Regence Style Giltwood Mirror
Regence Style Giltwood Mirror
H 63 in W 34.5 in D 4.5 in
Early Georgian Counting Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
fitted with working drawers and is finished on all sides. The apron has shell carved center appliques
Category

Antique 1720s George I Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Georgian Counting Table
Early Georgian Counting Table
H 28.25 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
1937 Coffee Table by André Arbus and Jean Dunand
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Low coffee table or gue´ridon in irregular turtle-shell color Chinese lacquer. Basin shape top with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

COURREGES Hyperbole c.1970s Sky Blue Wool Sleeveless Siganture Logo A-Line Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
: "083360". Designed by Andre Courreges. Sky blue wool knit shell. Sleeveless. V-slit neckline. Diamond
Category

1970s French Casual Dresses

ANNE KLEIN c.1970's Red & Black Diamond Wool Felt A-line Skirt
By Donna Karan, Anne Klein
Located in Thiensville, WI
diamond pattern applique with red zigzag stitch detail. Shark tooth hemline. Left side seam zipper with
Category

1970s American A-Line Skirts

Women's Vintage Military Inspired Cropped Medallion Jacket Beverly Hills c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Embellished with applique gold metallic patches of stars, nautical anchors & patriotic eagles and flags
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Jackets

MAGGY REEVES Nude Silk Chiffon 2pc Gown Ensemble with Sequins & Beading Size 4
By MAGGY REEVES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Maggy Reeves ensemble is composed of a nude silk and features a wonderful sequin applique
Category

1970s Evening Gowns

Antique Girandole Gilt Gesso Mirror, Wall, Vanity, Rococco, Late Georgian c.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. The upper appliqué of swirling foliate branches flank a central rosette beneath scalloped shell crest
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Rococo Girandoles

Materials

Gesso

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in a chrome frame. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
H 13.78 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Table by Joseph André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
design in the 1950s and 1960s. At the École des arts appliqués à l'industrie (now ENSAAMA), he studied
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Mahogany

Table by Joseph André Motte
Table by Joseph André Motte
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 36.23 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
looks like blue satin-cotton fabric with beige appliqué ornaments. With warm and reassuring shapes
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Plastic

15th century Gilt Bronze Pax of the Virgin and Child, after Donatello
Located in Leesburg, VA
survive in various private and public collections. The present example, formed as an applique, is a later
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Large Hand Carved Stone Sink Basin Wall Fountain Bowl & pedestal base Antique CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
an outdoor Garden or indoor setting. Very Large half moon water basin finely carved in a shell shape
Category

Antique 18th Century French Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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Applique Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal applique shell for your home. Frequently made of shell, metal and natural fiber, every applique shell was constructed with great care. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage applique shell now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect applique shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A applique shell, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Arthur Court, Ercole Barovier and Compagnia del Tabacco each produced at least one beautiful applique shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Applique Shell?

Prices for a applique shell start at $244 and top out at $54,570 with the average selling for $1,250.