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A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Steel
H 3.94 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship, the Zenith Charles Eames DAR chairs feature a molded fiberglass shell that cradles the body with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Arthur Court Swan Shell Centerpiece Severing Dish, Usa, circa 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical serving piece in the shape of a swan with a shell bowl body. Rendered in aluminum for the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
H 6.75 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
Silk over a vacuum-formed shell "Mino" Flor Lamp by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Modernism to Aqua Creations’ range of floor lamps. Its shape and envelope silk draping are inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Silk
Smooth (17") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Category
2010s Weathervanes
Materials
Metal
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Fiberglass and Resin Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
elongated blossom shape and upbeat, cheerful appeal. Wanders' Tulip armchair has a shell made of fiberglass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Red Hero Fiberglass Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
elongated blossom shape and upbeat, cheerful appeal. Wanders' Tulip armchair has a shell made of fiberglass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
H 64.18 in Dm 34.26 in
Rometti Ceramiche Umbria 'Italy' Set of 4 Shell-Shaped Ceramic Ashtrays
By Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of four fine ceramic ashtrays in the shape of a shell; they were hand-molded, then fired in the kiln
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
realistically molded open shells nestled in coral branches. The translucent walls allow light that highlights
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and banded with shells, the reverse with impressed and molded marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and banded with shells, the reverse with impressed and molded marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1871
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
and banded with shells, the reverse with impressed and molded marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
banded with shells, the reverse with impressed and molded marks, 'MINTON,' date cypher for 1871, molded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
made of carved shell of which three of eight are missing. The left door is missing some trim on the
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Wieland Unimold Wedge Form Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
sofas that were manufactured at Wieland-was a 96 in.-long plywood shell molded to shape in a high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Two In Stock Price Per Chair
Juxtaposing varying forms into a single shape, Dr. Yes moulds rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Plastic
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.42 in
Fantastic Nakashima Style Live Edge Cypress Coffee Table with Embedded Seashells
By George Nakashima
Located in Pemberton, NJ
" thick molded resin epoxy live edge to match the original shape of the slab. This table measures 17" T x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shell, Resin, Cypress
H 17 in W 59 in D 48 in
Orifices 3x1
Located in São Paulo, SP
, ears, eyes, we would be isolated in our own shell, within ourselves, without receiving stimuli and
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl Biomorphic Planters, 1960s Switzerland (Multiple Available)
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Malibu, US
1960s, often referred to as his 'Clam Shell' planters.
Resembling the architect's iconic elephant ear
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
H 13.78 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
in excellent shape.
The plastic reinforced fiberglass shells were chemically stripped of their
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
sculptor.
Jacobsen strived to shape the shell's perfect form by experimenting with wire and plaster in his
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 8
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll White and Black Executive Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was introduced in 1950 a
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Appetizer Plates 'Set of 4' Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
shape of a shell and together add a chic element to your bar or table. Each piece shines and will add
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of its shell.
It was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
through the shape of its shell.
Was introduced in 1950 a mid-century modern classic of the Eames era.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Ceramic Vase, Soliflore Sea Urchin shaped, France 1970
Located in ROUEN, FR
decipherable.
Made of ceramic and delicately engraved from bottom to top, with thin lines. The general shape
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
20th C. British Military Folding Steel Blade Machete/Sword by Joseph Westby & Co
Located in North Miami, FL
: Joseph Westby & Co.
Material: steel, metal, iron, synthetic, bakelite
Technique: hammered, plated, molded
Category
Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 3 in
French Porcelain Octagonal Hand-Painted Oyster Plate, c.1890
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French porcelain oyster plate, circa 1890-1910.
Octagonal in shape and glazed in a lovely soft
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Cast Aluminum "Blob" Chair
Located in TORONTO, CA
introduced in the late 50s in molded plastic and acrylic design. This custom made "Blob" chair was hand made
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Majolica Game Pie Dish with Chicks England Circa 1870-1880
Located in Katonah, NY
, this game pie dish is molded in the shape of a wicker basket.
Dimensions: Tureen 8.5" long x 6.75" wide
Category
Antique 1870s English Decorative Baskets
Materials
Majolica
1st Generation Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in San Diego, CA
shape with a molded plywood shell for the seat and backrest, supported by a swivel base often made of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil - 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Berlin, DE
clam. It typically features a curved, molded plywood or fiberglass shell for the seat and backrest
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without overpowering the eye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ardeco Vintage Suspended Lighting, Signed Muller
Located in Beirut, LB
Twisted suspension in chrome plated brass.
Sea star shape structure holding 5 press molded glass
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Kotobuki Chair by Sori Yanagi, 1969
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Venezia, VENETO
Designed in 1969 by Sori Yanagi, the Kobotuki chair has a comfortable FRP shell seat, steel plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Rare MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
structural evolutions emerged. The initial rendition featured a fiberglass shell encased in a protective
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Large Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murano Art Glass Snail
Located in Van Nuys, CA
furnace and its shape and its details are given without the use of molds. With great attention to detail
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
4 blue leather rope edge Dax armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kleinburg, ON
and techniques to create innovative and comfortable furniture. The chairs feature a molded fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
with an arbalette facade which, when viewed from above, resembles the shape of an archer's bow. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ring by Elizabeth Gu Defner
Located in Paris, IDF
reflects her natural sense for the forms of nature, from which she uses the leaves which she molds then
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legs and creates a seamless look. It has a molded fiberglass seat shell, a swiveling cast aluminum base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Inlaid George III One Drawer Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this mahogany table has a molded bullnose edge and is banded with a satinwood and ebony
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Side Tables
Materials
Brass
1 Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fritz Hansen. The shell of the swan is a molded synthetic material covered by a layer of cold foam. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Christopher Dresser for Ault Arts & Crafts Green Bud Shaped Vase
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The body is formed from four large molded shell shaped leaves forming a slightly narrower raised
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare MP-81 Sofa In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
structural evolutions emerged. The initial rendition featured a fiberglass shell encased in a protective
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Fritz Hansen - Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair - Holly Hunt Alpaca Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
revolutionary at the time because of new materials - being able to mold to any shape - hence the smooth gracious
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
of the tower body. The cover, of scallop shell shape is mounted with the head of a jester and is set
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Amphora Czech Art Deco Jewelled Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-crafted and painted vase is of tall bulbous shape and molded in relief with four panels with scroll and
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Knoll Designed Comfortable Cognac Leather Dining-Room/Office Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
that the shape of the shell would give the chair its comfortable quality, not just relying on thick
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Studio Stool Designed by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
, framing the molded shell in an airy design. The flowing lines stand out in an eye-catching silhouette
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
H 44.49 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Studio Green Stool Designed by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
chair’s seat and back, framing the molded shell in an airy design. The flowing lines stand out in an eye
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat on a triangular
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
seating system, the first project to initiate by CPT. The seat is executed in molded nylon, a material
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1 Hightower Shelter Lounge Chair
By Flemming Busk 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
height of 52.5” and generous seat depth, the molded foam shell surrounds a sturdy metal frame to create a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the molded shell shape you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fabric, every molded shell shape was constructed with great care. Find 158 options for an antique or vintage molded shell shape now, or shop our selection of 71 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a molded shell shape — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right molded shell shape, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Norm Architects, Minton and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful molded shell shape that is worth considering.
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Prices for a molded shell shape start at $125 and top out at $69,835 with the average selling for $1,874.
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