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Vintage Bronze Candleholder Statue with Black and Gold Patina, on Shell Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze candleholder statue with black and gold patina, on shell base. Created during the
Category

20th Century Statues

Materials

Bronze

English shell base Queen Anne candlestick, 1760
Located in Kenilworth, IL
shell lobed base. Birmingham, England, circa 1760.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chic Italian Carved Wood Shell Base Coffee Table with Round Glass Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Italian 1960s hand carved wood that looks like a monumental shell having a natural faux finish
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gianni Versace Couture Metallic Mesh Top
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Pescara, IT
'mito del corpo', alla base delle sua creatività, a guidarlo verso questa idea che celebrava le forme
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

World War I Artillery Shell Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
World War I Artillery Shell Vase. Canadian shell base. Marked.
Category

Early 20th Century European Vases

Materials

Brass

Distributore benzina SHELL americano anni 50/60
By Shell Oil
Located in Manzano, IT
Distributore benzina SHELL americano anni 50/60 Il coperchio rotondo in cima SHELL si illumina
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Native American Objects

Materials

Iron

Distributore benzina SHELL americano anni 50/60
Distributore benzina SHELL americano anni 50/60
H 94.49 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Italian "Boulle" Style Boudoir Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
gold/brown faux tortoise shell base. Mounted on a pink marble plinth. Free shipping within the
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Shell on a Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Boho Chic Shell standing on a lucite base. Great addition to your Boho Chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Shell on a Lucite Base
Shell on a Lucite Base
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Shell on a Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Boho Chic shell standing on a lucite base. Great addition to your Boho Chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Shell on a Lucite Base
Shell on a Lucite Base
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fan design. Outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware in caduceus pattern. Scallop shell base
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Pair of WWII "Trench Art" Nickel-Plate & Solid Brass Table Lamps, 1940's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
) round brass mortar shell base. Fine Art Deco design. Lampshades shown for display only and not for sale
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Triton Conch Shell Lamp On Coconut Base Natural shell Colors: Browns and Creams Needs
Category

Vintage 1940s Haitian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Coconut

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base. The base is also
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful organic sculptural clam shell on a solid Lucite base. This piece is glamorous and
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Pair Italian Glass Lamps Wall Sconces by Mazzega Murrine Inclusion 1950s
By Mazzega
Located in Torquay, GB
fastening bolt. Set on a brass toned metal shell base. The base houses the electrical components. The
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Blown Glass

Parker Knoll, Easy Chair Model 938 "Malton, In Bronze Velour, U.K c.1960's
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
of moulded plastic for it's shell base covered with a beautiful Honey Mustard Velour upholstery. It
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic, Beech

Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly rare, giant clamshell sitting on a custom, abstract style iron base. The perfect
Category

Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Tortoise Shell Faux Bamboo Dining Table Base
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Faux bamboo dining table base features a tortoise shell finish and multi-spoked design. Twelve feet
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Tortoise Shell Faux Bamboo Dining Table Base
By McGuire
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Faux bamboo dining table base features a tortoise shell finish and multi-spoked design. Twelve feet
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Faux Bamboo

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly with the baroque
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Real Conch Shell Sconce or Table Lamp on Acrylic Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A conch shell sconce for wall hanging with a light inside. the light can also be laid flat on a
Category

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

Materials

Shell, Acrylic

Shell Chair - leather upholstery and wood base
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shell Chair developed out of my interest in traditional craft practices in North India - in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bleached Turtle Shell Mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Bleached turtle shell mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite mineral base. The turtle shell has
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 32 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany
1970s Shell Chair with Iron Base, Germany
H 24.81 in W 24.41 in D 27.17 in
Baldacchino Coffee Table with Shell Stone Top and Iron Base by Formations
By Formations
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Baldacchino coffee table by Formations USA. Shell stone top with fossilized shells imbedded and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Travertine, Iron

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
accompanying Bacchus, god of the grape harvest, the putto is standing on an inverted shell base, adorned with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

Materials

Walnut

Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter
Located in New York, NY
Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. nice hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Abalone Shell Cast in Resin Oval Top Coffee Table on X-Shape Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern shell cast in resin top coffee table with Florence Knoll style X-base.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell

English Antique Lead Figural Fountainhead Ornamental Garden Fountain Feature
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
graceful appearance leaning forward and holding two sweeping copper pipes that come out of the shell base
Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Fountains

Materials

Lead

English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on
Category

Antique 1790s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold

Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture & Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
giant whelk shell plays host to an arrangement of purple and green moss. Look closely to see some
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Maple

English Minton Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Majolica Aubergine Eggplant Vase
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shell base with stylized coral branches and sea plant leaves. The interior shows the same rich green
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian base decorated with mica in matrix, and silver leaf shells on an
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Abalone Shell Resin Fusion Cast Round Top Table on Chrome Base Mid-Century Moder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Abalone shell resin fusion cast round top table on chrome base Mid-Century Modern.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

1 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell DAR Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
supremely comfortable plywood-base-and-leather-upholstery creation that will likely live in homes as long as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Footed Shell Platter
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French shell platter with etched and jeweled bronze base. Measurements: Height: 6
Category

Vintage 1920s French Centerpieces

Materials

Shell, Precious Stone

Footed Shell Platter
Footed Shell Platter
H 6 in W 9 in D 8 in
Nautical Brass Sea Shell on Starfish Base Planter QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Large brass sea shell planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail. Nice hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Shell Wings Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture shell wings with heron bird. on black base with silver plated structure. Body part with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Wings Sculpture
Shell Wings Sculpture
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Shells Inc. Contemporary Shell Inc. was based in Hempstead NY and produced works for many designers
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hollywood Regency Carved X Form Bench with Shell Decorated Base
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved bench with shell decorated base gilt and paint decorated. This finely painted and gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches

Kreiss Collection Coconut Shell Octagon Top Table with Iron Base
By Kreiss
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful coconut shell table with two labels underneath, Kreiss collection and Maitland-Smith
Category

20th Century Philippine End Tables

Materials

Coconut

Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlesticks with Saint Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
torchiere-shaped lamp is presented on a circular ormolu shell base, topped by a bonnet housing a pagoda
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category

Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 in
Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage oriental living room lamp in brassware, height 73 cm for a diameter of 46 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass.
Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Second Generation "Ochre" X-base fiberglass arm shell chairs. Charles Eames manufactured by Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marble Shell Form Sculpture on a Lucite Base with Coral Interior
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Marble shell form sculpture on a Lucite base with coral interior.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Marble

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Centre-Piece Shell-Shaped with Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped oval centerpiece completely handmade with base, embossed and chisel finish. Maker
Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Capiz Shell Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Chapman Manufacturing Company, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
H 25 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
By Reja
Located in New York, NY
accents and crystal rhinestone pave. Set into a dimensional Retro fretwork shell of pale pink gold plate
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
Reja Retro Fretwork Shell Brooch
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W 1.63 in L 2 in
Midcentury Capiz Shell Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade capiz shell flushmount. Takes 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Brass Base with Iridescent Shell Scallop Edge Shade Floor Lamp Torchere MINT!
By Laurel, Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Base with Iridescent Shell Scallop Edge Shade Floor Lamp Torchere MINT! The shade is 16" in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique American Victorian Electrified Kerosene Oil Banquet Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
with tree and leaves standard support, rising on pierced scrolling foliate and shell base. Signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian More Lighting

Materials

Metal

Sea Naval Shells Theme Decorated Driftwood Base Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sea Naval Shells Theme Decorated Driftwood Base Table Lamp Mid Century Modern MINT!
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Upholstery, Driftwood

Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall elegant tube shell sculpture designed and executed by F. S. Henemader with a dramatic form and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Brass

Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
H 42 in W 12 in D 8 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century bird or stork sculpture crafted with silvered metal, brass, and an organic conch shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
H 27 in W 22 in D 7 in
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Shell Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell base you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shell base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Find 3608 options for an antique or vintage shell base now, or shop our selection of 1970 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell base, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shell base, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell base over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and R & Y Augousti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Base?

The average selling price for a shell base at 1stDibs is $3,031, while they’re typically $5 on the low end and $1,206,065 for the highest priced.