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Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters
H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in
Willy Guhl Monumental Clam Shell Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural biomorphic cement clam planters by Willy Guhl. In the shape of a clam shell. Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Pair Silver Metal Scalloped Clam Shell Vessel Bowl Planter Arthur Court Style
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage footed metal scalloped clam shell clamshell vases urns pots planters vessels
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal

Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells
Located in New York, NY
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells. Vintage Hollywood Regency style, nicely detailed casting in
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Aluminum

Gorgeous Ceramic Yellow & Blue Oval Planter Centerpiece
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely large oval planter footbath or centerpiece having beautiful Provencal color palette of
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Clam or Shellfish Vintage Iron Wire Basket
Located in New York, NY
. Basket is rectangular with handles, likely used for gathering and holding fresh clams or other shellfish
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Clam or Shellfish Vintage Iron Wire Basket
Clam or Shellfish Vintage Iron Wire Basket
H 9.25 in W 15 in D 10.88 in
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
1960s, often referred to as his 'Clam Shell' planters. Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

A Large Biomorphic Planter by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, c.1960
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chicago, IL
, known as a biomorphic or 'Clam Shell' planter. Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear planters
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Vintage French Painted Cast Stone Sea Shell Planter Jardiniere, c.1950s
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Hand Decorated Reconstituted Stone Plant Pot A thick heavy planter in the form of a trough
Category

Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Italian Porcelain Silver Lustre Nautilus Cachepots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nautilus clam shell, of good size 13.5" wide x 9.5" high x 7.5" deep, the interior measures approximately 7
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

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

Clam Pink Onyx Side Table by Casa Alfarera
Located in Geneve, CH
Clam Pink Onyx Auxiliary table by Casa Alfarera Dimensions: D40.6 x H55.9 cm Materials: Petalite
Category

2010s Dominican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Lobster, Seashell, Basketweave, Bamboo Planter
Located in New York, NY
Unusual rhombus shaped Japanese Meiji period bronze sea-life motif bonsai, bamboo planter, ikebana
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
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Hoodoo Stacks, Sculptural Concrete Planters by OPIARY (H28"-52")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. In patinated unlacquerd brass and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Located in New York, NY
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in ri...
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly and dar...
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Cement

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
Category

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Materials

Oak

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high profile of the scallops make this a distinctive centerpiece or decoration. This speci...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a variance of tables we have ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Double Comport / Centrepiece
By Royal Dux
Located in Brighton, GB
fisherwoman that has caught a fish in her net, flanked by two giant clam shells. Designed by Alois Hampel
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shell Planter
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal planter. A chic glazed ceramic in a clam shell design. Hole for drainage
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Shell

Hollywood Regency Style Solid Brass Clam Shell Form Planter Att. to Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Brass brightens every room! This is a large scale Hollywood Regency style shell form planter
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Large Clam Shell with Shells
Located in Bellport, NY
A large clam shell filled with shells. Made of a resin cast and finished in a high pewter/silver
Category

20th Century Spanish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Resin

Large Clam Shell with Shells
Large Clam Shell with Shells
H 6 in W 19 in D 11 in
Large Double Clam Shell Mounted on Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An amazing double gigas clam shell mounted on feet to stabilize the shell. The top is removable
Category

20th Century Philippine Planters and Jardinieres

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
South Pacific Sumatran clam shell.
Category

20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
H 12 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Clam Shell Polished Brass Cachepot or Ice Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clam Shell polished brass cachepot or ice bucket 1960s - from a Palm Beach estate
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Brass

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nature's art at it's finest- a pair of giant clams shells from the shallow coral reefs of the South
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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

Monumental Mermaid Majolica Jardiniere
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental collector two piece mermaid majolica jardinaire beautifully embellished with clam shells
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20th Century Majolica Pottery Planters and Jardinieres

Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural, basin-sized natural seashell once belonged to a Tridacna gigas -or giant clam
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Planters and Jardin...

Large Gilded Clam Form Planter Jardiniere or Table Centerpiece
Located in Nashville, TN
easily moved. The Italian and French in particular used the clam motif and found in Majolica, holders
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Composition

Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This nice
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Serving Pieces

Giant Clam Shell
Located in New York, NY
Add some gorgeous texture to your decor with this magnificent man made clam shell. As an avid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 30 in D 22 in
Great Organic Precious Onyx Stone Bowl and Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful organic clam shell form A one-of-a-kind visually attractive -clam shell shaped- classic
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20th Century Indonesian Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Shiny Black Ceramic Clam or Oyster Shell Wall Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful ceramic wall planter in a glossy glazed black. This unique piece is created from
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Paint

Large Hand carved 19th Century Stone "clam shell" shape Planter and Basin
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine and medium to large sized old and clam shell shaped solid water or plant basin in a rustic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
planter on a patio. The bottom is signed B C 1965 Made in America.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Ceramic

Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small brass clam shell cachepot - perfect for the desk or smaller eclectic setting - works well
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
Small Brass Clam Shell Cachepot
H 6 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid Century Lacquered Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Shell Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid century lacquered Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas) shell vase A large realistically modeled and
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and J...

Materials

Composition

Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, the jardinières or planters take the form of a giant clam shell supported by strapping mermen. The
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Early 20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Brass Shell Cachepot
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large vintage cast brass clam shell cachepot composed with six large clam shells
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Shell Cachepot
Large Brass Shell Cachepot
H 8 in W 14 in D 12 in
Cast Iron Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rochester, NY
An unusual giant clam shell sculpture made of cast iron in original old white painted surface w
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20th Century American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Giant Clam Shell
Cast Iron Giant Clam Shell
H 8 in W 32 in D 15 in
Vintage Metal Wire Clam Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage metal wire basket with two handles intended for claming. Now the perfect size for storing
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20th Century Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Wire Clam Basket
Vintage Metal Wire Clam Basket
H 11 in W 16.63 in D 13.25 in
A Long Island NY Antique Clam Basket
Located in Bellport, NY
A large hand crafted Long Island, Great South Bay, New York Clam Basket. Great for towels
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Iron, Steel

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell From The South Pacific Impressive natural large clam shell specimen from
Category

20th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Clam Pink Onyx Side Table by Casa Alfarera
Located in Geneve, CH
Clam Pink Onyx Auxiliary Table by Casa Alfarera Dimensions: D40.6 x H55.9 cm Materials: Petalite
Category

2010s Dominican Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Willy Guhl clam shell planters, highlighted by a bold green paint finish, this exceptional piece
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
Willy Guhl Style Clam Shell Planter
H 9.5 in W 19.8 in D 11.5 in
Brass Clam Shell Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large mid-century brass clam shell pot.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Brass Clam Shell Pot
Brass Clam Shell Pot
H 10.75 in Dm 12 in
20th Century Large Composite Clam Shell, Gold Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century large composite clam shell, gold interior.
Category

20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

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Shell

Giant Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual Giant clam shell in plaster. Great outdoors in garden or can be made into fountain or
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 30 in D 22 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
beauty that can be used for planter, sink, and simply as fruit bowl in any modern design elements. We
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern More Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Natural Giant Clam Shell
Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 39 in D 31 in
Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faux giant Tridacna clam shell, realistically cast and modeled, all of the look and warmth without
Category

20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Composition

Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Faux Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
H 14 in W 28 in D 19 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
beauty that can be used for planter, sink, and simply as fruit bowl in any modern design elements. We
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern More Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Natural Giant Clam Shell
Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 39 in D 31 in
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Clam Planter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal clam planter for your home. A clam planter — often made from stone, shell and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clam planter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A clam planter made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made clam planter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Willy Guhl and Nature are consistently popular.

How Much is a Clam Planter?

Prices for a clam planter start at $350 and top out at $3,930 with the average selling for $1,090.