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Art Deco Style Emerald Onyx Diamond Shield Shape Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pair of Art Deco design with emerald with onyx and diamond earrings, each of shield-shaped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.48 in L 0.87 in
Ukrainian Blue Topaz Yellow Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Inspired by the pride of the beautiful Amazons warriors, the world-renowned French designer Roman
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Ukrainian Yellow Orange Sapphire Blue Topaz 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Inspired by the pride of the beautiful Amazons warriors, the world-renowned French designer Roman
Category
2010s Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Ceylon and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pair of Art Deco design with sapphire and diamond earrings, each shield-shaped, milgrain set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair 1920's French Renaissance Revival Shield Back Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Renaissance Revival Shield Back Wall Sconces. Very nicely detailed.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French 1920s Carved Wooden Boar's Head on Shield Shaped Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden boar's head from the early 20th century, on shield back. Created in France
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
AIS1838
A pair of large double light sconces in a silverplate over bronze finish. The shield-form
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.5 in
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
shield backrest. Highly carved and molded frame with a ribbon accent and floral crest. Caned back and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
French Set of 8 Dining Chairs Elaborately Carved w/Shield-Shaped Backs, Mid-20th
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight carved-wood, shield-shaped back chairs from the mid-20th century. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.75 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
18th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Shield Back Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of 18th century Swedish painted wood shield back dining chairs from the Gustavian period
Category
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.75 in W 18.25 in D 15.82 in
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield
An unusual piece made in France in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Original Armagnac Ryst vintage French liquor poster, linen backed lithograph
Located in Spokane, WA
old French vintage poster in excellent condition and ready to frame. Linen backed; Grade A condition
Category
1940s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 59 in W 37 in D 0.05 in
Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Naugahyde
Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back
Located in Fayetteville, AR
fireplace back features a heraldic motif with the coats of arms of France and Navarre side by side in the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 20th century medieval shields. Made from tin, this splendid pair would make for
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Tin
Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 early 20th century antique medieval style decorative shields originating from France
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Tin
1980's Vintage Chanel Gold Shield Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel round goldtone metal shield clip-back earrings. Comes with the original box or dust cover.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
19th Century Emerald Yellow Gold Shield Floral Decorations Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
shield, it is adorned with a pansies and its foliage whose heart is decorated with an emerald. The entire
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond 14 Karat Shield Cathedral Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
French Clip backs for comfort. Additional photos & video available upon request. We invite your inquiries!
Category
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shield Shaped Venetian Mirror 19th Century 69x37cm
Located in London, GB
large rose cartouche crest and is finely shield shaped with bead trim, rope styled borders, and flower
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Shield Cocktail Ring 1974
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
knowledge of the vintage market.
Utterly captivated by vintage French couture house jewellery from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Antique Shield Cut Diamond & Sapphire Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
shield cut diamond weighing 0.83 carats and a dreamy blue sapphire weighing 1.23 carats. Lively with fire
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Shield Style Cocktail Ring 1974
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
knowledge of the vintage market.
Utterly captivated by vintage French couture house jewellery from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Pair of Italian Murano Glass, Shield Form Mirrors, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Ingrand for Fontana Arte. These exquisite pieces combine a timeless neoclassical shield back form with the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass, Mirror
H 34.5 in W 13.25 in D 1.5 in
Southwest Dance Shield, Allan Houser, relief, bronze, Contemporary Native art
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Southwest Dance Shield, Allan Houser, relief, bronze, Contemporary Native art
Allan Houser
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
of Royal Fleur-de-Lis motifs. The other shield features a center medallion with two heraldic lions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
H 49.25 in W 33.25 in D 0.75 in
Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Located in New York, NY
during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back splat, semi upholstered
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Sideboard or Server
Located in Wilson, NC
handles and brass shield escutcheons. There is double peg exposed construction on the back.
Category
Antique 1860s French Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Laid-Back Luxury
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
and historical significance. In Morocco, this mystical shade of blue embodies a shield against the
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Directoire mahogany Commode exudes the understated elegance for which the style
Category
Antique 1890s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode was hand-crafted from the premier indigenous hardwood
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
of the French Ministery of War, dated 1856.
Obverse: VICTORIA – REGINA -1854, crowned portrait of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
one of the oldest furniture styles from France, dating back to the mid-12th century. This splendid
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in their heroic nudity a drape is folded on their forehead and falls back showing the most beautiful
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century French Renaissance Buffet is a splendid example of fine cabinetry using
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Oak
French 1980s Impressive Emerald Diamond Gold Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
shield shaped emerald. The earring is secured by a French omega clip back and a post can be added if
Category
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Eight French 1940s Wrought-Iron Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
interpretation of the Louis XV style. The shield backs are gently curved and have a pretty, scrolled pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair is an intriguing design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Materials
Oak
French Religious Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a shield-shaped medal depicting the
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.52 in D 0.06 in L 0.87 in
French Antique Neoclassic Style 3-Drawer Commode, Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cute-sized French Neoclassic style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Original Antique French Advertising Poster JM Shock Absorbers Automobile Art
Located in London, GB
Original antique French poster advertising JM shock absorbers as the shield of the car - Le
Category
Vintage 1920s French Posters
Materials
Paper
H 63 in W 46.86 in D 0.04 in
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
painted finish. Beautifully crafted frames in the provincial or Louis XV taste with a shield shaped back
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Two Chairs and Two Armchairs, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming set of two chairs and two armchairs with shield-shape backs, painted robin's egg blue. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Armchairs
French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
galleried lower tier, and a panelled back support the upper cabinet; an oak lined drawer to the lower part
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
. The back, shaped like a shield, is crowned by a carving in the shape of a wreath of flowers closed by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV, each features a contoured shield-shaped seat back topped with hand-carved flowers, all
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Six Chairs Attributed to René Prou, France, 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
. Very pretty design. The chairs have shield backs with a diamond lattice pattern, and extravagant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Pair of Caldwell French Empire Style Ormolu Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire-style (late 19th Century) ormolu wall sconces with sixteen arms, and shield
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Leather & Oak Savonarola Armchair
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
frame base, carved shield to back, of the highest quality.
Circa: 1870
Material: Oak & Leather
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France
Located in Dallas, TX
man with a sword on his back reaches up to control him. On the opposite side is a medallion of the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Copper
Original Vintage Poster French West Africa Map Afrique Occidentale Francaise Art
By alain cornic
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring an illustrated map of French West Africa / Afrique Occidentale
Category
Vintage 1950s French Posters
Materials
Paper
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Salon Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
seat backs provide lightweight comfort. The seatback is captivating, with a shield shaped form centered
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
arms. Shield shaped seat backs.
The chairs have some paint loss and the fabric should be upholstered
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Mahogany Commode will make an elegant addittion to any
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Bridge Chairs with Beech Frames and New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1940s French bridge chairs have polished beech frames with curved arms, shield-shaped
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet represents the apex of tailored
Category
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Buffets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Signed Bahnert French Erotic Articulated Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
on the front is done in French, and the sculpture is clearly signed on the back "Baynert". The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Four French Louis XV Style Fauteuils / Office Chairs, Cane and Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
think plush green tacked leather seats. The nicely carved shell form shield backs leading to a pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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French Shield Back For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic French shield back available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every French shield back was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French shield back — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French shield back bearing Louis XVI, Art Deco or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Arlus, Loetz Glass and Vincenti et Cie each produced at least one beautiful French shield back that is worth considering.
How Much is a French Shield Back?
The average selling price for a French shield back at 1stDibs is $3,195, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $507,273 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Shield Back
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.
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