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Pair of Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler "Shell" Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s
Pair of Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler "Shell" Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s

Pair of Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler "Shell" Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Dubai, AE

Pair of midcentury armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Manufactured in Brazil in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver Plated Shell Salt and Pepper Holders, 20th Century
Pair of Silver Plated Shell Salt and Pepper Holders, 20th Century

Pair of Silver Plated Shell Salt and Pepper Holders, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A unique pair of silver plated shell salt and pepper holders with glass liners, 20th century

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of 18th Century George Smith III Sterling Silver Shell Ladles
Pair of 18th Century George Smith III Sterling Silver Shell Ladles

Pair of 18th Century George Smith III Sterling Silver Shell Ladles

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of 18th century George Smith III sterling silver shell ladles. Beautiful detail in the ladles

Category

Antique 18th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cased Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons, 1892
Cased Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons, 1892

Cased Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons, 1892

By John Bodman Carrington

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very Fine quality pair of Victorian heavy cast silver Caddy Spoons with scallop shell bowls and

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair of Faux Tortoise Shell with Lacquer Finish Cabinets by Henredon
Pair of Faux Tortoise Shell with Lacquer Finish Cabinets by Henredon

Pair of Faux Tortoise Shell with Lacquer Finish Cabinets by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of faux tortoise shell with lacquer finish Asian influenced cabinets by Henredon from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of High Quality Signed Trench Art Shell Cases, circa 1917
Pair of High Quality Signed Trench Art Shell Cases, circa 1917

Pair of High Quality Signed Trench Art Shell Cases, circa 1917

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and unusually high quality pair of first World War Shell cases we believe made by The

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sea Shell Pattern Modernist Murano Glass Sconces - ON SALE
Pair of Sea Shell Pattern Modernist Murano Glass Sconces - ON SALE

Pair of Sea Shell Pattern Modernist Murano Glass Sconces - ON SALE

Located in Frisco, TX

A pair of 1960s sea shell form sconces, produced in Italy, in textured glass, with tones of gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Shell Dress Clips/Art Deco
Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Shell Dress Clips/Art Deco

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Shell Dress Clips/Art Deco

By Georg Jensen

Located in Winnetka, IL

This pair of streamlined sterling silver dress clips by Georg Jensen dates from the late Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940
Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940

Trench-Art, Shell Casing Pair of Table Lights in the Form of Koalas, 1940

Located in Pymble, NSW

A wonderful pair of trench-art table lamps in the form of a mirror pair of Koalas. Made from cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Australian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Egg Shell Zebra Chairs Attributed to Maitland Smith, circa 1970s
Pair of Egg Shell Zebra Chairs Attributed to Maitland Smith, circa 1970s

Pair of Egg Shell Zebra Chairs Attributed to Maitland Smith, circa 1970s

By Maitland Smith

Located in London, GB

Pair of black laquer and egg shell chairs c.1970's Attributed to Maitland Smith. A striking

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Eggshell

Great Hollywood Regency Pair of Armchairs in a Patent Tortoise Shell Upholstery
Great Hollywood Regency Pair of Armchairs in a Patent Tortoise Shell Upholstery

Great Hollywood Regency Pair of Armchairs in a Patent Tortoise Shell Upholstery

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A Great 1940's Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Light Oak armchairs in a Tortoise shell Patent

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Lovely Pair of Art Deco Honey Color Shell Glass Sconces from 1930s
Lovely Pair of Art Deco Honey Color Shell Glass Sconces from 1930s

Lovely Pair of Art Deco Honey Color Shell Glass Sconces from 1930s

Located in Frisco, TX

A lovely pair of French Art Deco sconces in shell form with honey colored glass. From the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Seafoam Pair '2' of Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
Seafoam Pair '2' of Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair

Seafoam Pair '2' of Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

This pair of light seafoam Eames Herman Miller is a rarity- the delicate green hues of creates a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Sailor's Valentines
Pair of Sailor's Valentines

Pair of Sailor's Valentines

Unavailable|$19,500 / set

Pair of Sailor's Valentines

Located in Litchfield, CT

"Love As Deep As The Ocean" and "Home Is Where The Heart Is" Barbados, late 19th century Shells

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Giltwood

Pair of Very Rare J. E. Caldwell Bronze and Glass Shell form Sconces
Pair of Very Rare J. E. Caldwell Bronze and Glass Shell form Sconces

Pair of Very Rare J. E. Caldwell Bronze and Glass Shell form Sconces

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New york, NY

Pair of very rare J. E. Caldwell bronze and glass shell form sconces. Shell is made of glass and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases
Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases

Located in MONTREUIL, FR

A pair of unique, heavily patinated, hand-crafted historical memorabilia from World War 1, France

Category

Vintage 1910s French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps
Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

Pair of Rougier White Resin Shell with Black and Brass Base Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a signed pair of Mid-Century Modern Rougier white resin "shells" and black bases with

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Unavailable|$2,038 / set

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs
Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs

Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

A pair of beautifully revitalised classic. These original white Eames side shell chairs for Herman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

• Original Eames Herman Miller DSS fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960. One bone and one white chair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shell Chairs
Shell Chairs

Shell Chairs

Unavailable|$8,750

Shell Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in BANGALOW, NSW

A pair of Gio Ponti 'Shell' chairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy. Curved shell model covered

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gilded Portuguese Chairs
Pair of Gilded Portuguese Chairs

Pair of Gilded Portuguese Chairs

Unavailable|$6,800 / set

Pair of Gilded Portuguese Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Completely restored heavily carved chairs with remnants of water guilding combined with gold leaf paint. New seat cushions upholstered in a faux ostrich leather. Nail head trim.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Shell

Shell Shape Armchairs
Shell Shape Armchairs

Shell Shape Armchairs

Unavailable|$6,000 / set

Shell Shape Armchairs

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of entire upholstered shell shaped and ebonized carved legs, late Victorian period and style

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Lacquered Chinese Bedside Cabinets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Chinese bedside cabinets of red lacquered soft wood, each cabinet with a set of doors

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Shell, Softwood

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces
Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Unavailable|$4,250 / set

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, grey and alabaster create a statement pair of sconces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Bold Tortoise Shell Cuffs

Bold Tortoise Shell Cuffs

Unavailable|$11,400

Bold Tortoise Shell Cuffs

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of tortoise shell cuffs from the late C19th / C20th, updated in the 50's by silversmiths in

Category

English Cuff Bracelets

Tortoise Shell Drop Earrings
Tortoise Shell Drop Earrings

Tortoise Shell Drop Earrings

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of tortoise shell drop earrings with the original 15 karat yellow gold fish hook backs and

Category

English Drop Earrings

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Boulle Bureau De Dame or Desks
Pair of Boulle Bureau De Dame or Desks

Pair of Boulle Bureau De Dame or Desks

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Matched pair of freestanding Boulle bureau de dame, circa 1860. The ebonized tops have a fretted

Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Pair of Furniture of Corners with Brass Inlay First Period 19th Century
Pair of Furniture of Corners with Brass Inlay First Period 19th Century

Pair of Furniture of Corners with Brass Inlay First Period 19th Century

Located in Manduel, FR

Pair of Furniture of corners with brass inlay monogrammed center in brown tortoiseshell before

Category

Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps
Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Unavailable|$5,995 / set

Pair of Blue Ridge Coral Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handmade uniquely crafted blue coral lamps with white and natural seashell accents. Flowing design creates a unique decor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Trianon Gold Shell Peridot Cufflinks
Trianon Gold Shell Peridot Cufflinks

Trianon Gold Shell Peridot Cufflinks

By Trianon

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k yellow gold shell cufflinks set with peridot cabochons. The shells measure 21mm x

Category

Late 20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

Italian Gilt Bronze Shell Sconces
Italian Gilt Bronze Shell Sconces

Italian Gilt Bronze Shell Sconces

Unavailable|$4,800 / set

Italian Gilt Bronze Shell Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Italian gilt bronze shell sconces with interior lights, circa 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Shell Form Lamps in Cream
Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Unavailable|$1,650 / set

Shell Form Lamps in Cream

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of early 1980s glass shell form lamps in cream. The finely slip cast molds are lacquered from

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Japanese Pair of Seated Minister Dolls, Hina Ningyo, House of Takeda, Edo
Japanese Pair of Seated Minister Dolls, Hina Ningyo, House of Takeda, Edo

Japanese Pair of Seated Minister Dolls, Hina Ningyo, House of Takeda, Edo

Located in New York, NY

Japanese Takeda Hina Ningyo, of a pair of seated ministers for the Girl’s day display, each

Category

Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Toys and Dolls

Materials

Shell, Textile, Wood

Lalaounis Greece Gold Shell Motif Earrings
Lalaounis Greece Gold Shell Motif Earrings

Lalaounis Greece Gold Shell Motif Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold shell motif earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece. MATERIAL: 18k Gold GEMSTONES

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Trianon Pearl Diamond Gold Shell Earrings
Trianon Pearl Diamond Gold Shell Earrings

Trianon Pearl Diamond Gold Shell Earrings

By Trianon

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold pair of Trianon shell earrings, with pearls and approx. 0.27ctw G/VS diamonds

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Napoleon III Style Boulle Ebonized Side Cabinets, circa 1870
Pair of Napoleon III Style Boulle Ebonized Side Cabinets, circa 1870

Pair of Napoleon III Style Boulle Ebonized Side Cabinets, circa 1870

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of Napoleon III style ebonized, Boulle side cabinets, circa 1870. The rectangular ebonized top

Category

Antique 1870s Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Shell Earrings
Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Shell Earrings

Turquoise and Diamond Clip-On Shell Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of versatile earrings featuring a shell motif top set with 2.93 carats of diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver Butter Shells
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver Butter Shells

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver Butter Shells

By John Emes

Located in London, GB

A pair of Georgian silver plain butter shells each supported on shell feet, each engraved with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Emes & Barnard Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells
Emes & Barnard Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells

Emes & Barnard Antique Georgian Silver Butter Shells

By Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard 1

Located in London, GB

A delightful pair of Georgian silver butter shells by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard I each with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Shell Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Shell Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Shell Earrings

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold shell motif earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, with bright green

Category

20th Century French More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970
Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

Pair of "Balanes" Table Lamps by Willy Daro, Belgium, 1970

By Willy Daro

Located in Brussels, BE

Each mounted on a square brass base presenting a large piece of barnacle. Two lights, adjustable, and new custom made "espresso brown" lampshades. By Willy Daro, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames

Located in Hong Kong, HK

pair of tortoiseshell and silver mounted Photograph Frames of this quality and size. The pictures are

Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Pair of Grosfeld House Consoles
Pair of Grosfeld House Consoles

Pair of Grosfeld House Consoles

Unavailable|$3,900 / set

Pair of Grosfeld House Consoles

Located in Montecito, CA

A chic pair of consoles with clam shell plaster bases, The black lacquered wood base and top are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Plaster, Mirror

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style
Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An exceptional pair of English Victorian ebony and ebonized boulle side or display cabinets with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA
'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA

'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in London, GB

Gorham, USA A complete pair of 'Artillery Shell' cocktail shakers by American maker Gorham, in

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Barware

Materials

Copper, Brass, Silver Plate

Pair of Fine Victorian Shellwork Shadow Boxes SATURDAY SALE
Pair of Fine Victorian Shellwork Shadow Boxes SATURDAY SALE

Pair of Fine Victorian Shellwork Shadow Boxes SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Pair of rectangular glass covered shell work floral arrangements held by a gilded half urn. Cut

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shadow Boxes

14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Yellow Shell Malachite Cufflinks
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Yellow Shell Malachite Cufflinks

14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Yellow Shell Malachite Cufflinks

By AVGVSTA

Located in Milano, IT

The natural yellow pattern of this shell is the protagonist of the front face of this elegant pair

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Ruby, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pair of Marly Horses in Black Patinated Bronze with Pedestal Boulle Marquetry
Pair of Marly Horses in Black Patinated Bronze with Pedestal Boulle Marquetry

Pair of Marly Horses in Black Patinated Bronze with Pedestal Boulle Marquetry

By Coustou

Located in Manduel, FR

Spectacular and rare pair of Marly Horses on their pedestal Boulle marquetry, 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Black And Gilt Pair Of Consoles
Black And Gilt Pair Of Consoles

Black And Gilt Pair Of Consoles

Unavailable|$14,000 / set

Black And Gilt Pair Of Consoles

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of black polychrome gilt shells, scrolls and claw and ball feet, with white Carrara marble

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables

14 Karat Rose Gold Emeralds White Purple Shell Malachite Cufflinks
14 Karat Rose Gold Emeralds White Purple Shell Malachite Cufflinks

14 Karat Rose Gold Emeralds White Purple Shell Malachite Cufflinks

By AVGVSTA

Located in Milano, IT

elegant pair of cufflinks, each shell is adorned with a cabochon emerald, a malachite bar is used for the

Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Malachite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Artisan Gold on Sterling Ammonite Nautilus Shell Emerald Earrings
Artisan Gold on Sterling Ammonite Nautilus Shell Emerald Earrings

Artisan Gold on Sterling Ammonite Nautilus Shell Emerald Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Absolutely extraordinary pair of large Ammonite Fossil Shell Sterling/Gold Drop Earrings-Artisan

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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 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.
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    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.
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    No one can say for sure who made the first pair of pants. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced the origins of pants back to ancient China. The oldest pants to have been discovered so far date back to between the 13th and 10th centuries B.C. These early garments were found on mummies in tombs in the Tarim Basin of western China. Find a large selection of pants for men and women on 1stDibs.
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    No one knows for sure what the first pair of jeans looked like, as historians are unsure who created the earliest example of jeans. However, we do have a rough idea of what the first Levi Strauss & Co. jeans produced during the 1830s looked like. They were blue denim trousers with straight, relaxed legs. The jeans featured five riveted pockets and a button fly. Instead of belt loops, the jeans had one single angled loop at the waist designed to hold a hammer or other tool. Shop a wide range of jeans from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    To pair an oval engagement ring with a wedding band, first consider the shape. Both domed and flat bands can complement the shape of an oval-cut gemstone. You may also want to consider a contoured band that will hug the curves of the gem. Next, decide what type of metal will coordinate with the engagement ring. An easy choice is to have the two rings crafted out of the same metal, such as 18-karat yellow gold or platinum. Explore a large selection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.