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Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray Raden Abalone Shell Decoration
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Lacquered Tray with Raden Abalone Shell Decoration This beautiful Japanese
Category

20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Chest Labled "Sunshing"
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Export Chinese Chest Labled inside "Sunshing" and with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Kaioke Boxes 'Hokaibako'
Located in PARIS, FR
lacquer. These are usually octagonal boxes containing the painted shells used in the game of kai awase
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold lacquer sageju-bako (picnic box) decorated with floral motifs in hiramaki-e. It
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Gold paint on red lacquer background and extensive and fine workmanship of Raden shell inlays are two
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and complete set of wood bucket with cinnabar lacquer and gold paint housing a pewter tea
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
lacquer background and extensive and fine workmanship of Raden shell inlays are two easily recognizable
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

19th C. Chinese Figural Carved Wood Lacquer Scholars/ Offering / Opium Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Chinese Figural Carved Wood Lacquer Scholars/ Offering / Opium Stand Chinese 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold and shell marsh irises with pewter walkway wrapping around box. Korin style subject matter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box
H 16.5 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Located in Newark, England
The Inro is decorated with a gold lacquer base and features mother of pearl shell inlay leaves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Rope, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Six Drawer Inro
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H 2.87 in W 2.64 in D 0.94 in
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large circular plate with a short stem base in Vermillion lacquer color from Late Meiji Period
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Red Lacquer Cabinet with Magnolia Design, Showa Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese red lacquer cabinet with a design of magnolias on a black background across the two
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of
Category

Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
halves of the shells, these storage containers with lids are fashioned in dark brown-black lacquer
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Japanese lacquer lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
, using high-relief gold takamaki-e contrasting with pewter and MOP shell inlay (Kanagai and Raden in
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese Lacquer Rhino Sculpture by Someya Satoshi (1983-). A hand-molded lacquer sculpture that
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Rope, Wood, Lacquer

Mother-of-Pearl Black Lacquer Japanese Export Table with Feet Shaped as Bats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese export lacquer tripod table with feet shaped as bats Nagasaki, 1850-1860 H. 73 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
shape is thought to resemble the patterning of a tortoise shell. Tortoises are symbols of longevity in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Lacquered Basin with Ear-Shaped Handles 'Mimidarai', 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden basin with ear-shaped handles decorated with hiramaki-e lacquer and gold and silver kirigane
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
reinforced by jakago (bamboo baskets filled with stones) highlighted by Radan shell inlays shimmering in the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese, 18th century red lacquer table with shell inlay dragon design.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
Chinese, 18th Century Red Lacquer Table
H 11.5 in W 34.75 in D 19.75 in
Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf

Japanese Inro by Koma Koryu Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A four-case lacquered inro by Koma Koryu circa 19th century late Edo period. The inro features a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

R & Y Augousti Style Lacquered Bamboo, Pen Shell and Egg Shell Cabinet
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Stamford, CT
sides, sliced lacquered bamboo top and drawers, with eggshell lacquer interior doors, pen shell trim
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Shell, Eggshell, Bamboo

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Egg shell lacquer column, lacquered wood, circa 2000, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Egg shell lacquer column, black lacquer lacquer interior, Decoration of grooves and garlands of
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exteriors ground flush with the surface to
Category

Late 20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

R & Y Augousti Tray with Geometric Inlays of Red and Black Lacquered Pen Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Penshell tray in opulent tones of red and black. Hand-dyed and lacquered, featuring mosaic inlay
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Enrique Garcel Diamond Shape Top White Lacquer Game Dinette Table Crushed Shell
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Enrique Garcel diamond shape top white lacquer game dinette table colored crushed shell mosaic top.
Category

20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Tommi Parzinger Brass Stud, Shell Pink Lacquer Credenza, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite custom Botticelli Shell Pink hand gloss lacquered credenza featuring brass studs and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray European, Later 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin Sideboard Brass Black Lacquered Shell Inlays, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, IDF
. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents and shell inlays on each corner feels crisp and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Custom Black and White Shell Stripe Marquetry Table
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom black and white shell stripe marquetry table. Custom orders are available for different
Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shell, Paint

Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM style chair in a comfy shell shaped velvet, black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet. Around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Lacquered Wood Sicilian Palm Holder With Shell Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two lacquered wood palm holders with a shell composition, handcrafted in Sicily in the late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Torchères

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Gray Arched and Lacquered Door with Carved Shells, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient arched door in the upper part, lacquered by hand with warm gray - beige colors, with carved
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Paper

Enrique Garcel Lacquered Coconut Shell Console Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel, lacquered coconut shell console. Handmade console table with arched legs and a
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Coconut

Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
represents the moment the Buddha reaches enlightenment. The Buddha looks serenely outwards from shell inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer

Egg Shell Lacquered Commode on Brushed Steel Feet, French, circa 1970
By Knoll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
In the style of Knoll. Egg shell lacquered three drawers commode on brushed steel feet. French
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.     
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite, Lacquer

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow and reflect.
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer, Walnut

Sideboard Brass Black Lacquered Shell Inlays 1970s in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

R&Y Augousti Lacquered Shell Jewelry or Catchall Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered Tessellated Shell Jewelry Box, by R&Y Augousti, France, circa 2000s. This box is
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
Located in Hudson, NY
Beige ground lacquer with black and grey lacquer penguins with small pieces of shell making up
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Lacquer Penguins
H 24.5 in W 69.5 in D 0.75 in
Shell and Parrots Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Shell and Parrot with mother of pearl shell, structure in silvered plate brass and on black
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Shell and Parrots Cup
Shell and Parrots Cup
H 9.26 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
polyurethane shell, supported by thin aluminum legs, and is available in a vast sampler of lacquered colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980. Four
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Vintage 1980s North American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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Lacquer And Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic lacquer and shell available at 1stDibs. A lacquer and shell — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 1309 variations of the antique or vintage lacquer and shell you’re looking for, while we also have 679 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lacquer and shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lacquer and shell made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made lacquer and shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alias, Norm Architects and PearsonLloyd are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lacquer And Shell?

Prices for a lacquer and shell start at $24 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $3,408.
Questions About Lacquer And Shell
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    There is actually no different between lacquer and acrylic lacquer. Acrylic lacquer is a type of lacquer. Unlike nitrocellulose lacquer, acrylic lacquer goes on clear and remains clear over time.
  • 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
    Chinese lacquer refers to the specific lacquering styles used in Chinese wares. Chinese lacquerware has a tradition stretching back thousands of years, and vintage examples are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Chinese lacquerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer refers to the finish of the cabinet, and provides a kind of glossy appearance. You would paint the cabinets a base color, and then apply a lacquered layer overtop for the desired look. You’ll find a large variety of lacquered furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sơn mài is also known as Vietnamese lacquer painting. It is a more modern approach to a technique that has a more than 8000-year history in China and Persia. The lacquer used in these paintings comes from the sap of the lacquer tree or the Rhus succedanea.
  • 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Lacquer furniture became popular for the first time in the 1920s, and the lacquering technique continued to be commonplace through the 1960s. However, many people still appreciate the beauty of lacquered furniture today. On 1stDibs, find a range of lacquer furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean Russian lacquer boxes, moisten a soft cleaning cloth with warm water and mild dish soap. Gently wipe down every surface of the box and then repeat the process with a cloth dampened only with water. For the final step, dry with a soft towel. Find a variety of Russian lacquer boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To care for Chinese lacquered furniture, wipe it with a damp cloth regularly. You can use a paste wax intended for use on lacquer finishes to restore shine, but avoid using harsh furniture polishes and cleaners on pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lacquered furniture.