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Metal Clamshell

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco steel metal clamshell back green patio bouncer lounge chair featuring a distressed green
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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern. These Chairs Are In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Cast and Wrought Iron Clamshell Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorative cast and wrought iron clamshell bowl from a fountain.
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Antique 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip, Clamshell, Bouncer, Bayou, and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Pair Silver Metal Scalloped Clam Shell Vessel Bowl Planter Arthur Court Style
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage footed metal scalloped clam shell clamshell vases urns pots planters vessels
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Metal

Art Deco Silver Plated Clam Shell Dish/Catch All
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage art deco silver plated clamshell dish/catch all.
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Scholar's Objects

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Metal

Antique Victorian Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers offer even more storage space for whatever else you may need. Artisanal details like clamshell and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

Arthur Court Style Clam Shell Table Lamps, a Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
table lamps with clamshell shades and iron bases. We believe that these are possibly by Arthur Court
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Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
top above a gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing from a starfish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 17.25 in
Table Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A vintage table light with a clamp arm attachment with the Classic clamshell form metal shade in
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Table Lamp
Table Lamp
H 26.78 in Dm 8.27 in
Italian Gilt Grotto Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing from a starfish. Inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables

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Aluminum

Italian Gilt Grotto Table
Italian Gilt Grotto Table
H 33 in W 27.25 in D 17.25 in
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
and gilded boards. Gilded edges. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a beautifully restored and exquisitely bound Holy Bible
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
part of its glorious history. Housed in a luxury clamshell case with a metal plaque, this spectacular
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Metal

Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
H 18.62 in W 15.51 in D 3 in

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French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule stools. The set presents delicate fretwork and hammered iron, and is painted in its o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
H 34.65 in W 77.96 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 1970's Fabio Fabiano & Michelange Panzini Motel Solair Outdoor Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Commonly known as the motel chair, the Solair is part of the permanent collection of the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec. Designed in 1972 by two young Montreal industrial de...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Steel

Pair of Cantilever Bouncer Radar Lounge Chairs Tempestini Salterini Clamshell
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love these Salterini clamshell style chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and this greenish-blue pair with cantilever base are as comfortable as they are chique! The chairs are i...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

1930s Walnut Orange Art Deco Bentwood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. In original condition. The beautiful Art Deco set is...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
By Thonet
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Tropitone was founded in 1954 to serve the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. Impressions aluminum outdoor...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Ranch Oak Captains Armchairs by A. Brandt Acorn Brown Finish a Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of vintage captains’ armchairs by A. Brandt comprised of solid ranch oak with acorn brown finish. Gorgeous vintage condition. The arm joints have been tightened and th...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in pristine condition. Wonderful old...
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Tropitone outdoor chairs with vinyl straps & cushions, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design. From the restrained aesthetic to the elegant pairing of materials, this upholstered m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rustic Ranch Oak Step End Table with 2 Drawers & Acorn Brown finish by A. Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage rustic Ranch Oak step end table with two drawers & Acorn Brown finish by A. Brandt. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have...
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20th Century American Rustic End Tables

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Oak

Mediterranean Spanish Revival Pair Ceruse Chairs Rush Seats Blue Loose Cushions
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome and unusual pair of Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style chairs with rush seats and loose ice blue velvet cushions attributed to American of Martinsville. Beautiful conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rush, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
The P40, designed in 1955, is not only the most famous design of Italian architect and designer, Osvaldo Borsani, but of Italian mid-century design as well. This model is part of the...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Vintage Fabiano & Panzini Motel Solair Yellow Iron and Plastic Lounge Chair
By Fabiano & Panzini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Fabiano & Panzini Motel Solair Yellow Iron and Plastic Lounge Chairs. Circa 1970's. Measurements: 27" H x 29" W x 25.5" D x 15" Seat height.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage 4 Pc August Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Sectional Sofa & Lounge Arm Chair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage four piece A. Brandt Ranch Oak sectional sofa and armchair. Made of oak featuring angular form with Cowboys, Indians, and ranches, are exactly how this fine country of ou...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

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French "Ballooning" Theme Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French "Ballooning" themed enamel snuff box, the squat clamshell-shaped box with metal frame, the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

French "Ballooning" Theme Enamel Snuff Box
French "Ballooning" Theme Enamel Snuff Box
H 1.25 in W 2.63 in D 2.25 in
17th Century Japanese Kakiemon Porcelain Teapot with Dutch Silver-Gilt Mounts
Located in Paris, FR
century Dutch Fine silver-gilt mounts and handle. The spout with a small clamshell-shaped mount surmounted
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Pair of 1980s Clamshell Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1980s clamshell style swivel chairs with vintage chenille cheetah upholstery. Comfortable
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Clamshell File Cabinet in Industrial Style, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Industrial style metal flap filing cabinet opening with eight drawers, rectangular in shape, set in
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Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Chairs, Pair
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of outdoor clam shell lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured Salterini can be used on the terrace, patio, porch or in the garden. These chairs are all-ir...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Barovier & Toso Rare Pair of Clamshell Sconces
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso extremely rare pair of large clamshell sconces in heavy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Barovier & Toso Rare Set of Four Clamshell Sconces
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso extremely rare set of four large clamshell sconces in heavy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pasadena, TX
world. You will love the quality and craftsmanship of this Mid-Century masterpiece. The metal is in
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Midcentury Clamshell Table Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: offering a modern midcentury clamshell table desk lamp by Gerald Thurston
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Clamshell Sconces by Barovier & Toso in Glass, Italy, 1940 circa
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
This rare pair of clamshell sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso are a true masterpiece
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Single Yua Wenga shell currency from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings) are clamshell
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Metal, Iron

French Industrial Metal and Wood Enfilade by Tolix, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in LEGNY, FR
French industrial metal and wood enfilade by Tolix from the 1950s. Clamshell storage. The top
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Just Andersen "Disko Metal" Vases, circa 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A good pair of Just Andersen oval scalloped clamshell design vases, in a patinated bronze finish
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Gabriella Crespi Midcentury Lucite Plexiglass, Chromed Metal Italian Box, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Gabriella Crespi signed and midcentury Lucite plexiglass, polished chromed metal box
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Silver Shell and Lobster Crudités Condiment Serving Platter, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
perfect for throwing together Crudités. Four silver-hued clamshells come together and are topped with a
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20th Century Indian American Classical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Free Organic Form Signed Blown Art Glass Vase by Bill Kasper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, metals, bronze and stone for more than 40 years, today concentrates his time creating one-of-a-kind
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20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rococo Silver Plated Three Part Clam Shell Server Condiment Tray by Sheridan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Silver-plated Italian Style Clamshell motif condiment or Hors D'oeuvre serving dish by Sheridan
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20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Casino Royale by Ian Fleming, 60th Anniversary Bentley Special Edition, 2013
By Ian Fleming
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
compartment in the case. The book is presented in an elegant leather clamshell case, an object of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
leather carved and gilded boards. Gilded edges. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box
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Antique 1880s American Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1882
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a beautifully restored and exquisitely
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Antique 1880s Canadian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Holy Bible, Edited by Rev. John Eadie, Illustrated, circa 1880s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
gilt edges. Presented with a custom-made archival clamshell box. Presented is a beautifully
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Antique 1880s Books

Materials

Gold, Brass

Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Classic Tempestini design for Salterini. Metal mesh seat and back, on wrought iron frame. Currently
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chair
Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chair
H 26.25 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh lounge designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Assortment of Yua Wenga Clamshells on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
) are clamshell rings cut with bamboo from giant clamshells. These rings are still being cut and used in
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Iron, Metal

French Deco Frosted Glass Clamshell Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French style Art Deco 1930s frosted glass clamshell motif ceiling light chandelier with neckel
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Clamshell chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Both chairs show
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Opaque Art Deco Clamshell Wall Lamp with Brass Fittings
Located in Verviers, BE
Period wall sconce with a shade modelled as a clamshell. Heavy opalescent white glass shade made
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Four-Piece Clamshell Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell patio set. Woven mesh metal has been professionally
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mounted Fossil Clamshell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural fossil clamshell with baroque pearls on a polished agate base. The fossil clamshell
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Heart-Shaped Fossil Clamshell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural fossil clamshell with baroque pearls on a polished agate base. The fossil clamshell
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Metal

Metal Nautilus Seashell Vases with Yellow Hue, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of mustard yellow metal nautilus seashell vases with clamshell bases, circa late-20th
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Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

Adorable Mirrored Deco Vanity
Located in Hopewell, NJ
mirror. Cabriole black legs. One minor "clamshell" on right back edge, almost indistinguishable. Could
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanities

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Metal

Adorable Mirrored Deco Vanity
Adorable Mirrored Deco Vanity
H 49.75 in W 21 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Swan Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" chair. A clamshell like seat hugs the body and offers wonderful back and lumbar support. Woven gray
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Copper, Tin

Frederick Cooper Clam Shell Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp 1970s Hollywood Regency
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Frederick Cooper brass floor lamp with clamshell detail. This beautiful adjustable floor
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Desk and Travel Clock
By Tiffany & Co., Concord
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tune up. The case is quite special and unique - an exquisite hexagonal clamshell shape in sterling
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Rare Faries No.7 Articulated Wall Bracket w.Reflector, circa 1910
By Faries
Located in Portland, OR
stunner. This example features it rare original antique or mottled copper finish, a metal clamshell
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Garden Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chicago, IL
Maurizio tempestini for salterini "Clamshell" garden set. The set includes two side chairs and a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

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Metal Clamshell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic metal clamshell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and shell, every metal clamshell was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a metal clamshell, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer metal clamshell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metal clamshell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one metal clamshell that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini and Interi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metal Clamshell?

Prices for a metal clamshell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $472 and can go as high as $11,471, while the average can fetch as much as $950.