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Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Kyanite Mineral Adorned with Silver Leaf Shells, Kyanite & Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Kyanite adorned with silver leaf shells, silver plated kyanite, and natural-forming baroque pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

19th Century Large Majolica Shell & Coral Jardiniere Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Large spectacular 19th century Majolica Shell & Coral jardiniere signed Sarreguemines Majolica. 20
Category

Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large, 1950 Chic Design Embossed Brass Shell Bowl
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large, 1950 chic design embossed brass shell bowl.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Very Large Impressive Cast Cement Clam Shell Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Giant very realistic impressive cast cement clam shell form.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Cement

Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This hand blown crystal shell is a large example and very heavy. The internal layer is filled with
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Midcentury Large Golden Ceramic Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
shells. They have a beautiful pearly blue interior creating a soft contrast with their golden exterior
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large High Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Table Top Shell Cameo by R. Pernice 9.5 cm
Located in London, GB
This stunning table-top display features a large cameo created by the talented artist Raffaele
Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Italian Large Brass Nautilus shell Bottle Cooler or Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just , this extra large Italian Large Brass Nautilus shell Bottle Cooler or Planter. Recently
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Pair Large Solid Brass Nautilus Shell Bottle Coolers or Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this Pair of Large Solid Brass Nautilus Shell Bottle Coolers or Planters These large
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Brass

Natural History Sea Shell Specimen Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern natural history specimen large sea shell as collectible or coastal decor.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Turquoise Blue Glazed Sea Shell Vase Jardiniere Planter, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning large scale sea shell turquoise blue glazed ceramic vase. A wonderful piece of sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Large Ercole Barovier CONCHIGLIA Shell Compote / Vessel, Leslie Pina Collection
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974); Barovier & Toso (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 9"h, 15"...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

unique Large Murano Glass multicolor Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942 A large shell shaped 'A Grosse
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bronze Sculpture, "Child pinched by a crayfish", after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Paris, FR
on a large shell, as he has just been pinched by a crayfish. The sculpture rests on a green marble
Category

Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Large Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass Wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Barovier Large Murano Glass Bowl Vase, Clam, Shell, Conchiglia iridized
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice an early glass centerpiece made and designed by Barovier.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Derby Porcelain Figure of Neptune and Dolphin on a Shell, ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
rocky shell encrusted mounds or on a shallow mound, but this one stands on the large shell that its
Category

Antique 1780s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Jars

Materials

Limestone

Large 3.2kg Lucid Glass "Brutalist" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray, FRANCE, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass bowl shell element Origin: France Decade: 1970s This original vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Austria Material: Brass Wonderful metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

unique Large blue Murano Glass multicolor Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Metal Clam Shell Centerpiece Powder-coated in Yellow, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large clam shell that has been powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

unique Large blue Murano Glass multicolor Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant red Murano...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 2.2kg Glass "multicolor" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Minimalist Brass Fruit Bowl Shell by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: fruit bowl element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Descriptio...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Large Rare Vase Shaped like a Snail Shell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Large rare vase in mouth-blown art glass shaped like a snail shell
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Large 27cm Brass handmade Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Style, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Austria Material: Brass Wonderful metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Seguso, Italy, 1950-1960. This large clam shell bowl has an eye-catching color with blue glass submerged
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Red White Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl with Silver Flecks
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl / ashtray in red and white with silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Large Dancing Nymph with Shell Harp" by Marcel Debut 110 cm high
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: "Dancing Nymph with Shell Harp" by Marcel Debut Description: Delight in the elegance and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 30cm Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass Wonderful metal
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
curvaceous and delicate hand-carved wooden box that has been decorated with fine eggshell and abalone shell
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Large Italian cup in Red Marble garnished with an assortment of sea shells
Located in PARIS, FR
Large cup made of red marble from Vitrolles turned foot, garnished with shells. Composition of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Vases

Materials

Marble

Large Murano Glass 1kg Bubble yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light yell...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Large 3.8 Kg Murano Glass "multicolor" shell Bowl Element Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, shell element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 2kg Floral Glass Shell Bowl Ashtray Element by Orrefors, Sweden, 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass shell bowl, ashtray Producer: Orrefors, Sweden (marked underneath the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple red Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. The element has a nice
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light purp...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red-gold Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant red Murano...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light brow...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light brow...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

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Large Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and glass, all large shells available were constructed with great care. Find 190 antique and vintage large shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large large shells, so small large shells measuring 3.55 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large shells over the years, but those made by Art Vannes, Alfredo Barbini and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Large Shells?

Prices for large shells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large shells begin at $75 and can go as high as $18,403, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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