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Wall Decorative Fountain Dolphin and Shell Sculpture on Carved Oak Panel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wall fountain with dolphin and shell bowl sculpture made of cast composition with marble powder
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains

Materials

Composition

Wall Decorative Fountain Dolphin and Shell Sculpture on Carved Oak Panel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wall fountain with dolphin and shell bowl sculpture made of cast composition with marble powder
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Fountains

Materials

Composition

Derby Dolphin & Shell Molded Porcelain Butter Boat Circa 1770
By Derby
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Georgian English porcelain Dolphin and Shell molded butter boat by Derby and dating
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Empire Candleabra
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French Empire bronze doré three-light candelabra with nautical motifs, dolphins and shells.  
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Candleabra
Pair of French Empire Candleabra
H 18 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Magnificent Silverplate Large Ornate Round Serving Tray with Hunt Scene
Located in Hopewell, NJ
periphery with hunt scenes, deer, nymphs and figural elements. There are also beautiful dolphin and shell
Category

Vintage 1940s English Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins and shells. Large enough to accommodate your favorite
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
H 20.25 in W 23.5 in D 11 in
Pair Neoclassic Dolphin Shell Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of European two-light neoclassic style brass wall sconces with dolphin and claim shell motif
Category

Vintage 1950s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set 6 Neoclassic Dolphin Shell Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six (6) of European two-light neoclassic style brass wall sconces with dolphin and claim
Category

Vintage 1950s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Victorian Shell & Dolphins Centerpiece George Jones
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Victorian Shell & Dolphins Centerpiece George Jones. Diameter / 15 inches , H
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th C Hand Decorated Cast Iron Shell & Dolphin Umbrella Stand
Located in North Salem, NY
Superb and Unique 19th Century Hand Decorated (Original Paint) Cast Iron Shell & Dolphin Umbrella
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Grainger Worcester Porcelain Dolphin Support Shell Shaped Salt c.1860
By Grainger Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Grainger Worcester porcelain shell shaped salt dating from around 1860. The finely made
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Eton Dolphin Handle Clam Shell Silver Plated Electrified Bun Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eton Dolphin Handle Clam shell silver plate Electrified Bun Warmer. Item featured is raised
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Clam Shell Trinket Dish On Dolphin Feet. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Exceptional Shell Shaped Limoges China Porcelain Soup Tureen with Dolphin Decor
By Limoges
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous impressive soup tureen with its display in the shape of a shell and fish in white
Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell and Dolphin Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. rectangular sterling silver cigarette box rests on four inverted cabriole feet. Top of the box features a seashell detail handle and is initialed "MBH." Interior of the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co Silver Plated Dolphin & Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Turquoise Finish Aluminum Dolphin and Sea Shell Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Westport, CT
Turquoise finished aluminum Glass top dolphin and sea shell designed dining Table 1/2” glass top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Derby Porcelain Figure of Neptune and Dolphin on a Shell, ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning porcelain figure of Neptune with a dolphin standing on a sea shell, made by
Category

Antique 1780s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated Bowl / Vide Poche in a Shell Shape Raised On a Triton Dolphin
Located in Roma, IT
depict tritons or even dolphins, in reality it is one of the many imaginary animals such as sea monsters
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A Magnificent Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Copper Scallop Shell with Dolphins, Electric Table Lamp, A magnificent decorative piece, this
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

American Cast Iron Nautical Anchor and Dolphin Motif Umbrella Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
rope, two smaller tridents with spears, and resting on a stylized rocky base with a removable shell and
Category

Antique 1850s American American Empire Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

3 Pc High Relief Shell Carvings Stone Frieze Ellis Auditorium
Located in New York, NY
details of two dolphins and a large centered shell. Recovered from the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN
Category

Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood grotto chair, in shell and dolphin motif, from the mid 20th century. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
masks, shells and dolphins. If you are looking for a chandelier, a lantern or sets of sconces
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair Thomas Sergent Palissy Majolica Mythological Vases
By Thomas Sergent
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
the sides, with putti, dolphins, reeds and shells. The base stem in the form of merboys holding up the
Category

Antique 1870s Vases

Materials

Majolica

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Claret Jug
By George Fox
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The foot is embellished with embossed decoration depicting flowing water incorporating conical shells
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buccellati The perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Purse Mount by Keulemans Rotterdam, 1841
Located in Delft, NL
and chain. With motif of dolphins and a shell-shaped knob. The ring, the opening bracket and the
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Majolica George Jones Rustic Blossom Hawthorn Creamer Pitcher 4"
By George Jones
Located in Dayton, OH
many striking and good designs…especially an aquatic centre-piece… in Cupids, shells, dolphins, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
a stunning and opulent maritime panorama. With putti surrounded by dolphins, shells and foliage, the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
H 2.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Early 19th C. Italian Chest W/Original Painted Faux-Marble & Underwater Scenery
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted in a beautiful under-water depiction of a renaissance style dolphin with trident, shell, and sea
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Empire Frame, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
shell and dolphin decorations in relief.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Empire Frame, Italy, Early 19th Century
Empire Frame, Italy, Early 19th Century
H 67.72 in W 47.25 in D 3.55 in
English Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
with intricate undulating pattern. The stem and base with sea shells and dolphins with intertwined
Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

English Brass Candelabra
English Brass Candelabra
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
tripartite base with carved stylized dolphin fish supports with shell and incised ornamentation, further
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Period French Regence Giltwood Mirror, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror: stylized French Dolphins, musical lyre, shells, foliate and floral motifs and the torch and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

"Sea Harmony"
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Sea Harmony" - Acrylic Texture Painting with Dolphins decorated with natural stones and shells
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Sea Harmony"
"Sea Harmony"
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Bronze Neoclassical Coffee Table with Dolphin and Shell Details
Located in Houston, TX
dolphin or koi and shell motifs have been a tradition in furniture making for centuries and this is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Dolphin and Clam Shell Fountain
Located in Queenstown, MD
Cast iron Dolphin and Clam Shell Fountain
Category

Early 20th Century Fountains

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver Gorham Shell Dolphin Dish
By Gorham
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely rare sterling silver dish on stand. Gold wash shell dish sits on a decorative dolphin base
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th century life size model of the Wallace Fountain
Located in Chicago, IL
stepped circular ledge support a domed top decorated with stylized dolphins and strands of cascading
Category

Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Composition

19th Century Ormolu Porcelain Centerpiece, Sèvres Manufacture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
green background. The beautiful gilded bronze mounts form the base made up of acanthus leaves, shells
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brass Dolphin and Shell Soap Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass dolphin and shell soap dish - lovely midcentury piece for the bathroom or kitchen.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Brass Dolphin and Shell Soap Dish
Brass Dolphin and Shell Soap Dish
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique 20th century Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Armchair. Chair is made of cast
Category

Late 20th Century English Directoire Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Pair of Carved Dolphin and Shell Console Tables, Granite Tops
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very decorative free standing dolphin and shell console tables with dark granite tops
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables

Antique Majolica Pottery Dolphin and Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Very rare Antique Majolica pottery dolphin and shell centerpiece bowl. It is a very rare example
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Silver Tazza Form Open Salts
By Stephen Smith & William Nicholson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality pair of English sterling silver tazza form salts with entwining dolphin and shell
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Pair of Rare English Carved Mahogany Grotto Mirrors
Located in London, GB
the grotto manner, depicting dolphins and shells. They have wooden panelled backs and old mirror
Category

Vintage 1910s English Wall Mirrors

Impressive Pair of 4-Light Candelabra Sheffield Silver Plate Elephant Motif
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
raised on scrolled platform bases with dolphin and shell flourishes to their feet. They are in fine
Category

Vintage 1920s English Baroque Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian carved oak hall table the raised back with dolphin and shell detail. To the large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table
Victorian Carved Oak Hall Table
H 38 in W 47 in D 18 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A beautiful 19th century Louis Philippe commode made in crotch mahogany. Brass dolphin and shell
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monumental Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Centerpiece with Mirror Plateaus
By Sheffield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
feet, raised on scrolled platform with dolphin and shell flourishes. This ensemble is versatile, and
Category

Vintage 1920s British Anglo-Indian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Open Shell and Dolphin Pedestal Compote
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, circa 1880. A dimensional upturned, open shell form bowl is beautifully glazed in cream with pale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Shell and Dolphin Pentray
Located in London, GB
An unusual early 19th century bronze and ormolu shell pen tray mounted with scrolled platform
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Minton Majolica Dolphin Pedestal and Shell Open Salt Cellar, circa 1864
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style, circa 1864. A fluted shell form bowl with an out turned rim, glazed in turquoise with a pink
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Italian Renaissance Walnut Hand-Carved Buffet w/ Foliate Shell & Dolphin
Located in Dallas, TX
carved Dolphin feet, with shells carved into the drawer facades to act as pulls! circa 1900. Measures
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Heavy Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Having Shell and Dolphin Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of exquisite heavy gilt bronze candlesticks having shell and dolphin accents SX.   
Category

Mid-20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

French Two Tiered Cherub and Dolphin Lead Fountain
Located in Charleston, SC
French two tiered lead fountain with cherub, shell, and dolphin motif. Fountain is plumbed from
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fountains

Set 4 Seashell & Dolphin Neoclassic Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four (4) European two-light neoclassic style brass wall sconces with dolphin and claim shell
Category

Vintage 1950s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Triple Dolphin Majolica Pottery Centerpiece Bowl, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
century with three dolphins around the base and a shell form bowl on top. Additional information
Category

Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dolphin Heart Brooch, circa 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
punch, 925 Sterling Denmark and design number 312. The Brooch depicting two dolphins diving amidst shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Tudor Brooches

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Dolphin And Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dolphin and shell you’re looking for. A dolphin and shell — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a dolphin and shell, we have 431 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dolphin and shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right dolphin and shell, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. A well-made dolphin and shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Tiffany & Co. and Wedgwood are consistently popular.

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Prices for a dolphin and shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $712,910, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
Questions About Dolphin And Shell
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.