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Giant Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 13 in. W 34 in. D 22 in.
Beautiful Double Clam Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful double clam shell.
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
H 12 in. W 20 in. D 12 in.
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale Tridacna Gigas clam shell is of the family Tridacnidae and they are found in the reefs of the Southern Pacific and they can weigh up to 500 pounds.
Category
20th Century Australian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 13 in. W 30 in. D 20 in.
Mounted Giant Clam Shell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative chic bowl
a giant clam shell on a silver plated brass mount
Hollywood Regency chic piece
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
H 10.24 in. W 15.75 in. D 6.7 in.
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful large Pacific clam shell, very professionally clean and ready for display. Exceptional natural object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Pacific Islands Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
H 9.75 in. W 29 in. D 19 in.
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic clam shell with its iconic form and sea inspired organic color and texture.
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 10 in. W 28 in. D 16 in.
Tridacna, Silvered Clam Shell
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Tridacna silvered resin clam shell 12". Shell is unique and created by hand. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signatu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
H 4 in. W 7.5 in. D 12 in.
Clam Shell Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large nickel-plated clam shell lamp with interior light on rectangular black base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown More Lighting
H 13 in. W 17 in. D 7.5 in.
Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas
Located in Los Angeles, 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.
They are ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s South Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
H 11 in. W 26 in. D 18 in.
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell
The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
H 5.52 in. W 15.75 in. D 11.82 in.
Natural South Asian Clam Shell as Accessory
Located in Dallas, TX
South Asian Clam Shell of Tridacna Gigas.
This clam was found off the South Pacific Ocean from the coast of South Asia. By the rings on this particular shell, it is estimated to ha...
Category
20th Century South Asian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Shell
H 9.5 in. W 30.5 in. D 19 in.
Pair of Gigas Clam Shells on Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Few things on earth are as iconic as the clam shell. With graceful curves and subtle variations of color, this is mother nature’s genius on display, presented on a custom base to enh...
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 11 in. W 17 in. D 10 in.
Clam Shell-Form Wall Sconces
By Sirmos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of clamshell-form wall sconces were created by Sirmos and date to the 1970s-1980s.
Note: These have been professionally rewired and require two candelabra-base bulbs ea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
H 12 in. W 15 in. D 6.50 in.
Pair of Salterini Clam Shell Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Category
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26.5 in. W 23 in. D 22 in.
Brass Clam Shell Cachepot Catch All
By Angelo Brotto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass clam shell cachepot / catch all.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6 in. W 11.5 in. D 9 in.
Large Smoked Glass Clam Shell Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful large art glass clam shell in a black pearl finish.
Category
20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 6.5 in. W 25.5 in. D 18 in.
Giant Hand-Painted Fiberglass Clam Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unusual and beautifully hand-pained fiberglass clam shell. Fantastic scale and decorative presence; simultaneously realistic and surrealistic in its change-of-material ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
H 9.25 in. W 30 in. D 21 in.
Beautiful Natural Patina, Clam Shell, Vide Poche, Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful natural patina clam shell, vide poche, bowl.
Category
20th Century South Asian Colonial Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Shell
H 5.12 in. W 16.15 in. D 11.82 in.
Pair of Vintage Brass Clam Shell Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass clam shell bookends, circa 1970s. #1439.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 4.875 in. W 5 in. D 3 in.
Arthur Court Extra Large Metal Clam Shell
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1988 Arthur Court clam shell it is made out of aluminum and is used as decorative or a serving piece.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
H 6.5 in. W 17 in. D 15.5 in.
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Barovier & Toso clam shell form bowl, Murano Italy. Impressive large scale and heavy gold infused glass clam shell.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 6 in. W 15 in. D 15 in.
Italian Large Clam Shell Bowl in Brass
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large bowl in brass shaped in the form of a clam shell standing on small feet. Great for pure decorative purposes or as a fruit bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in. W 13 in. D 12.21 in.
Arthur Court Oversize Clam Shell Centerpiece Bowl
By Arthur Court
Located in Highland, IN
A striking piece by Arthur Court in the form of an extra large clam shell, this piece has great presence. It can serve many purposes from a centerpiece, to a serving bowl, a punch bo...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Aluminum
H 7 in. W 17.5 in. D 15.5 in.
"Clam Shells and Their Shadows" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Emma Hirst (US based) "Clam Shells and Their Shadows" is an oil painting that depicts an interior still life with six clam shells laid out on a white surface with their long cast sha...
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 8 in. W 10 in.
New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with p...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
H 14.25 in. W 10.50 in. D 4 in.
Pair of Midcentury Italian Clam Shell Armchairs
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of elegant Italian armchairs from circa 1950. The chairs are in good solid condition but are in need of reupholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in. W 39.38 in. D 43.31 in.
Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by a patinated brass ball. It was Manufactured in Scandinavia in the 1930s in a style...
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 5.91 in. W 3.94 in. D 3.15 in.
Clam Shell Porcelain Bowl by Capodimonte, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for different snacks or jewelry.
No...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.94 in. Dm 11.82 in.
Tinned Copper Clam Shell Footed Bowl, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Scalloped edge copper tinned footed bowl in the shape of a clamshell. This gorgeous piece features a lovely scalloped edge at the top, and a brass or copper look patina. At the botto...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Metal, Copper, Tin
H 2.25 in. W 6 in. D 7 in.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Clam Shell Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a clam shell. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold and American manufacture with an unknown makers mark.
Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.3 ...
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Clam Shell Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Clam Shell Earrings
Measurements:
Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm)
Width: 1.57 inches (4 cm)
Weight per Earring: 13 grams
Features:
- 100% Authentic YVES S...
Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Italian Murano Gold Flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm golden glow. Sold individually.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10 in. W 15.5 in. D 4.25 in.
Barovier e Toso Clam-Shell Bowl, Art Glass Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Barovier e Toso large, thick clam-shell shaped, lobed Murano center bowl.
Clear with gold dust and think walled fluting. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.5 in. W 11 in. D 8 in.
Round Wood Mirror with Fossil Clam Shells and Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Round mirror decorated with fossil clam shells with golden honey calcite from Rucks Pit, Florida and crystal points on a wood frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
H 31 in. Dm 31 in.
Baby Sleeping in Giant Clam Shell by A Velu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Baby sleeping in a large clam shell signed by A. Velu, Paris. This bronze shell has doré bronze finish inside and brown outside which sits on a white marble.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 3.5 in. W 5.5 in. D 3.25 in.
English Majolica Large Clam Shell Bowl, circa 1885
Located in Quechee, VT
This Majolica bowl, in the shape of the bottom half of a large clam shell, has an aqua exterior and a rose pink interior and it sits on three brown sea-snail feet. There are no marki...
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maiolica, Majolica
H 4.5 in. W 10 in. D 9.25 in.
Resin Cast-natural-form Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This amazing resin casting of a half-shell is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam.
They are known as the Tridacna Gigas and are found in the reefs of the Southern...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin
H 11.75 in. W 30 in. D 20.75 in.
18th Century Decorated Italian Candlestick Artifact with a Fossil Clam Shell
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick fragment with a fossil clam shell and honey calcite inclusions decorated with coordinating gold mecca shells on a Lucite base.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
H 12 in. W 6 in. D 4 in.
Pair of Clam Shell Form Lamps with Gilded Glaze
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of large plaster lamps with clam shell form have a gilded glaze finish and single standard sized sockets circa 2000s. Found in Italy. Unknown maker. New wiring for US electrical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 22 in. W 15.5 in. D 3.5 in.
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 Pacific. This pair of clam shells are beautiful specimens, with their bleached whi...
Category
20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Shell
H 9.25 in. W 21.50 in. D 12 in.
Art Deco Clam Shell Brass Purse with Purple Velvet
Located in National City, CA
For your consideration, an Art Deco clam shell brass purse with purple velvet.
Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in. W 7 in. D 2 in.
Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Set of (4) vintage metal patio lawn clam shell garden chairs with spring base for extra comfort. Lounge or dining chairs.
Measure: Arm Height 25.25".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 32.50 in. W 22.25 in. D 26.50 in.
Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Four-Piece Wrought Iron Patio Set Clam Shell Style
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare four-piece set of Maurizio Tempestini clam shell chairs or settee. Produced by Salternini in the 1950s and sanded and coated with professional enamel so they are ready to use. T...
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron
H 28 in. W 41 in. D 23.5 in.
Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Four-Piece Wrought Iron Patio Set Clam Shell Style
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare four-piece set of Maurizio Tempestini clam shell chairs or settee. Produced by Salternini in the 1950s and sanded and coated with professional enamel so they are ready to use. T...
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron
H 28 in. W 41 in. D 23.5 in.
Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three brass clam shell table lamps by Angelo Brotto with one light each simulating the pearl.
Dimensions:
Small 8" diameter, height 2.75"
Large 12.5" diameter, height 6.5".
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in. Dm 12.5 in.
Clam Shells (Still Life Photograph of Purple & White Shells with Drift Wood)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Still life photograph of purple and white clam shells on pale grey and beige background
archival pigment print, made in 2007 by David Halliday
10 X 15 inches unframed
Edition of 25
...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ornate French Majolica Covered Serving Dish with Clam Shell Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A mouthwatering ornate vintage French Majolica covered serving dish having clams and mussels adorning the top and clam shell feet. Marked on bottom but illegible.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Serving Bowls
Materials
Majolica
H 7 in. Dm 9.5 in.
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Clam Shell Nightstand Lamps, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Italian vintage brass clam shell nightstand lamps.
One bulb per light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in. W 4.73 in. D 4.73 in.
Classical Gilded Wood Mirror with Clam Shell Carving, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
This is a large-scale mirror with original gilt and old glass. It retains its original backboard. What makes this mirror special is the wonderful shell in the upper tablet. These she...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
H 53 in. W 24.5 in. D 3 in.
Archimede Seguso Handblown Clear Murano Glass Clam Shell Centerpiece, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso handblown thick clear Murano glass clam shell decorative bowl or centerpiece.
Not marked.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
H 13 in. W 13.5 in. D 11 in.
Archimede Seguso Handblown Murano Glass Clam Shell Centerpiece with Pearl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso hand blown Murano glass clam shell in pink, clear and white centerpiece with pearl.
Not marked.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.5 in. W 14.5 in. D 11 in.
Clam Shell Turquoise Coral earrings Jacla Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. sterling silver findings. Measuring 2.70 in. long at the base of findings. This is out of a ma...
Category
Vintage 1960s Native American Drop Earrings
Materials
Turquoise
Clam Shell Motif Diamond Clip 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These whimsical clam shell design earrings feature 40 bead set round cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .80 carars.
Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold (tested and/or stamp...
Category
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Clam Shell - Single Yellow Sea Shell on Brown Table with Silver Leaf Overlay
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of "Clam Shell" is deceptive. The small upturned yellow and rose clam shell sits upon a deep, rich brown table. It's reflection is seen in the highly polished surfac...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Silver
Clam Shells (Framed Still Life Photograph of Blue/White Shells with Drift Wood)
By David Halliday
Located in Hudson, NY
Clam Shells (Still Life Photograph of Blue/White Shells with Drift Wood) by David Halliday
10 X 15 inches, 17 x 22.5 inches framed
Color Work Series
archival pigment print
edition #2...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 17.5 in. W 22 in. D 2 in.
Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe Turquoise, Clam Shell Coral Necklace w Jacla
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace Double strand with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. Has sterling silver findings, slide and coral beads at the terminals with sterli...
Category
Vintage 1960s Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty earrings in the French style, with the "clamshell" encrusted with rose diamonds and set with a single pearl at the center of the shell. The earrings are a perfect mirror image...
Category
Antique 1880s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pair of Yua Wenga Early 20th Century Clam Shell Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Yua Wenga currencies from the early 20th century on custom iron stands. These antique tribal currency pieces from Papua New Guinea have been carved from giant clam shells w...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
H 9.75 in. W 7.25 in. D 3 in.
Pair of Midcentury Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel base. The shell backrest and removable seat cushions boast the perfect contours ensur...
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 32 in. W 29 in. D 32 in.
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm attached to large Turquoise stations then onto more turquoise beads. Sterling silv...
Category
Vintage 1950s Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Clam Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clam shell you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, shell and glass, every clam shell was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a clam shell, we have 67 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the clam shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right clam shell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one clam shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maurizio Tempestini, Tiffany & Co. And Barovier& Toso produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much are Clam Shell?
A clam shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $17,000.