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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
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
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
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
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
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
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
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
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
H 19 in W 55.5 in D 33.5 in
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
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 12.5 in
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
H 0.563 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
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
H 13 in W 6.25 in D 6.5 in
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
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
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
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
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
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
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
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
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
H 29 in W 16 in D 10 in
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
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
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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.
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