Clam Shell Planter
1960's Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible cast concrete clam shell planter made in Switzerland, 1960's. Vintage piece with great
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
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
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
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
Willy Guhl Clam Shell Planters, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into summer with these gorgeous clamshell planters. Designed by the iconic Willy Guhl, their
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive faux sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1990s. This
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Materials
Plastic
Impressive Cast Concrete Clam shell Planter or Sculpture , sold individually
Located in Wichita, KS
Cast Concrete large and impressive scale clam shell. These beautiful planters Can also be used as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
$1,224 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 6 in W 30 in D 17 in
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
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in Dm 32 in
Vintage Handmade Cast Stone Concrete Wall Planters - Clam Shell Design
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Handmade Cast Stone Concrete Clam Shell Wall Planters - Clam Shell Design Pair of vintage
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Materials
Cast Stone
Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large natural clamshell we found in a local estate. We’re selling it as we found it filled with blue glass. It is large over 22 inches wide and very heavy.
This is too heavy to s...
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Materials
Shell
Clam Shell Pots - A Pair
Located in Tampa, FL
old world style. These clam shell decorated vessels are richly textured merging decorative charm with
Category
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Materials
Shell, Terracotta
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
reminiscent of a clam shell. The red-painted exterior, now beautifully weathered with patina, adds a bold
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
$2,991
H 9.85 in Dm 19.69 in
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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Materials
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$2,400 / set
H 8 in W 18 in D 13 in
Monumental Faux Giant Clam Shell Fiberglass/Resin Authentic Weathered Patina 40"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Faux Giant Clam Shell Fiberglass/Resin Authentic Weathered Patina 40"
A monumental faux
Category
Late 20th Century Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
$3,800
H 16 in W 40 in D 24 in
Collection of Four Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shells – South Pacific, Mid-20th
Located in New York, NY
A rare and sculptural collection of four natural Tridacna gigas clam shells, each exhibiting
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$3,950
H 5.5 in W 16.5 in D 10.25 in
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
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
$1,350
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
XL Brass Nautical Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
XL Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5" tall
Category
Vintage 1960s Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Shell
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Gardena, CA
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
H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
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
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass
H 8.26 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
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
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
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
Original 1960s Clamshell Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Toronto, CA
Unique Clam Shell Planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. The Planter sits organically in the shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Concrete, Composition
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
Category
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Materials
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
Category
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Materials
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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
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
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Ceramic
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
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary natural Tridacna gigas clam shell sourced from the South Pacific, showcasing
Category
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Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and grand scaled natural Tridacna gigas clam shell sourced from the South Pacific
Category
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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
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and J...
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Composition
Giant Decorative Clam Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary natural giant clam shell.
Category
Early 2000s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Shell
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
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
Materials
Shell
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Brass
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
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Clam Shell Planter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the clam shell planter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A clam shell planter — often made from shell, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the clam shell planter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A clam shell planter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Nature each produced at least one beautiful clam shell planter that is worth considering.
How Much is a Clam Shell Planter?
The average selling price for a clam shell planter at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,930 for the highest priced.
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