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Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck
Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

By Maison Franck

Located in Wijnegem, BE

Pair of unique display cases in Louis XV style, made in tortoiseshell and gilt wood by Maison

Category

Vintage 1910s Belgian Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Pair of Vintage Shell Sconces
Pair of Vintage Shell Sconces

Pair of Vintage Shell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1970's French bronze sconces with glass detail. Measurements: Height: 8" Width: 4.75

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Derby Duesbury Imari Porcelain Dessert Service - 19 Pieces - U.K. - Circa 1825
Derby Duesbury Imari Porcelain Dessert Service - 19 Pieces - U.K. - Circa 1825

Derby Duesbury Imari Porcelain Dessert Service - 19 Pieces - U.K. - Circa 1825

By Derby Porcelain, Duesbury & Kean 1

Located in Chatham, ON

or centerpiece (decorated to the underside as well), a pair of shell shaped serving dishes with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Taxidermy Pair of Sea Shells on Brass Candlesticks, 1900
Antique Taxidermy Pair of Sea Shells on Brass Candlesticks, 1900

Antique Taxidermy Pair of Sea Shells on Brass Candlesticks, 1900

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Superb pair of marine taxidermy assemblage - sea shells and urchins on 19 th c brass embossed

Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

1980s Pair of Marine Consoles Decorated with Shells
1980s Pair of Marine Consoles Decorated with Shells

1980s Pair of Marine Consoles Decorated with Shells

Located in Marbella, ES

details that make them a perfectly complementary pair. The shells, carefully arranged on the surface and

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps
Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps

Pair of Plaster Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1950s Italian white plaster shell table lamps. Measurements: Height of body 17.5

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tale of Genji. The goal was to possess as many matching pairs of shells at the end of the game to be

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell
Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell

Pair of White Coral Lamps with Sea Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of white coral lamps with sea shells and silverleafed bases. The lampshades are handmade and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Coral, Silver Leaf

Pair of Organic Sculptural Clam Shells on Lucite Stands
Pair of Organic Sculptural Clam Shells on Lucite Stands

Pair of Organic Sculptural Clam Shells on Lucite Stands

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful pair of organic sculptural clam shells on Lucite stands, circa 1980s. The pair are in

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces
Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces

Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's English patinated bronze shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 12

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials
Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials

Fab Vntage Pair of Sea Shell Urchins Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lamp finials nature’s beauty sea shell pink urchins on brass bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Gilt Metal Shell Sconces
Pair of Gilt Metal Shell Sconces

Pair of Gilt Metal Shell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1940's Italian gilt metal shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Width: 16.5

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful pair of large lapis shell table lamps in a Hollywood Regency design from the 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Shell Motif Brackets
Pair of Brass Shell Motif Brackets

Pair of Brass Shell Motif Brackets

Located in Locust Valley, NY

These wall brackets feature a brass scallop shell relief design, adding a touch of coastal or

Category

20th Century Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Small, 1970s
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Small, 1970s

Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Small, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Large, 1970s
Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Large, 1970s

Pair of Capiz Shell and Brass Wall Sconces Large, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Shell Wall Shelves
Pair of Vintage Shell Wall Shelves

Pair of Vintage Shell Wall Shelves

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This pair of vintage shell wall shelves features a unique design inspired by natural forms. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Brackets

Materials

Plaster

Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps
Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps

Unusual Pair of Brass Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of brass shell lamps.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Shell Form Sconces
Pair of Murano Shell Form Sconces

Pair of Murano Shell Form Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of vintage Murano glass shell form sconces Circa 1970. Great set of large scale vintage wall

Category

Vintage 1970s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

$1,318Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in London, GB

Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps

Pair of Mid Century Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960’s Italian polished bronze shell table lamps. Measurements: Height of body 22

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Marble Shell Planters
Pair of Carved Marble Shell Planters

Pair of Carved Marble Shell Planters

Located in Washington, DC

A pair of carved marble shell planters.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

Gorgeous Pair of Neoclassical Revival Ottomans encrusted with Sea Shells
Gorgeous Pair of Neoclassical Revival Ottomans encrusted with Sea Shells

Gorgeous Pair of Neoclassical Revival Ottomans encrusted with Sea Shells

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous pair of Neoclassical Revival ottomans in distressed crackled finish and French linen

Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Shell, Linen, Wood

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847
Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Shells, 1847

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great images of shells Unframed. Lithographs with original hand color. Published 1847 Free

Category

Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells
Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Pair of Large Plaster Lamps with Shells

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of large plaster lamps with shells. Contemporary linen shades included.

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Large Tortoise Shell Candleholders by Maitland Smith
Pair of Large Tortoise Shell Candleholders by Maitland Smith

Pair of Large Tortoise Shell Candleholders by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of large tortoiseshell candle holders by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s, both pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs
A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off

A Pair of Grotto Shell Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Murano Gold Shell Form Mirrors
Pair of Murano Gold Shell Form Mirrors

Pair of Murano Gold Shell Form Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Great pair of modern Italian Murano gold glass shell form mirrors. These mirrors combine hand‑blown

Category

Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Plaster Clam Shell Table Lamps

Located in Chicago, IL

There’s a fine line between restraint and indulgence—these lamps ignore it entirely. A pair of 21st

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of English Shell Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Pair of English Shell Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Pair of English Shell Chandeliers, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930's silver plated chandeliers with shell motif and 9 candelabra lights. Sold and priced

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

A pair of SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Princess Shell SCULPTURES France 1970
A pair of SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Princess Shell SCULPTURES France 1970

A pair of SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Princess Shell SCULPTURES France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of magnificent shell sculptures representing two ladies or princesses from the grand siècle

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells

Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Fragments with Oyster Shells

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragments adorned with an oyster shell top with natural

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Decorative Art

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Pair of cast aluminum shell wall lights
Pair of cast aluminum shell wall lights

Pair of cast aluminum shell wall lights

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of French wall lights from the 1950s. Shell-shaped structure in aluminum cast.Good vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Gorgeous Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets Sconces
Gorgeous Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets Sconces

Gorgeous Pair Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets Sconces

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous pair of artisan made sea shell encrusted wall brackets or sconces , decorated with sea

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Shell

Pair of Vintage Shell Encrusted Velvet Lined Trinket or Ring Boxes
Pair of Vintage Shell Encrusted Velvet Lined Trinket or Ring Boxes

Pair of Vintage Shell Encrusted Velvet Lined Trinket or Ring Boxes

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Charming pair of vintage shell encrusted trinket boxes featuring an abundant collage of natural

Category

Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

Materials

Shell

Pair of Hollywood Regency Scallop Shell Consoles
Pair of Hollywood Regency Scallop Shell Consoles

Pair of Hollywood Regency Scallop Shell Consoles

By Grosfeld House

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage painted Hollywood Regency console tables manufactured by Grosfeld House, each

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

19th Century Pair of Crystal Shell Paperweights
19th Century Pair of Crystal Shell Paperweights

19th Century Pair of Crystal Shell Paperweights

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very unusual and eye-catching pair of 19th century crystal paperweights in the shape of conical

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Neoclassic Silver Plated Shell Sconces
Pair of Neoclassic Silver Plated Shell Sconces

Pair of Neoclassic Silver Plated Shell Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1950's American silver-plated double-light shell-shaped sconces. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano
Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano

Pair of Italian Pink Shell Chandeliers, Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic pair chandeliers with pink a glasses, gold painted metal frame. It has 36 shell glass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs
Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of stylized satin lacquered and shell inlay slipper chairs newly upholstered in a white luxe

Category

20th Century Philippine Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Shell

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shell Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 1980s carved wood nautilus shells on gilt metal stands mounted as lamps on new painted

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Two Luxury Glass Murano Shell
Pair of Two Luxury Glass Murano Shell

Pair of Two Luxury Glass Murano Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxury glass Murano shell, signed and with sticker. In dark amethyst color that can be see if

Category

Vintage 1980s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps
Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Pair of Decorative Gold Luster Shell Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Wonderfully large-scale shell-form porcelain lamps glazed in a glamorous gold luster. Note that

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega
Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega

Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 51 glass leaves in a chrome frame. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s Pair of Restored Shell Chairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Restored Shell Chairs, Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Restored Shell Chairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - heigh of seat 41 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Folk Art Florida Sea Shells Coastal Decor
Pair Folk Art Florida Sea Shells Coastal Decor

Pair Folk Art Florida Sea Shells Coastal Decor

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage folk art handmade pair of Christmas Trees sea shell encrusted with all natural preselected

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s
Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s

Pair of French Plaster Scallop Shell Sconces, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of French sconces from the 1940s, each shaped in the form of a stylized scallop shell. Cast

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Midcentury Italian Clam Shell Armchairs
Pair of Midcentury Italian Clam Shell Armchairs

Pair of Midcentury Italian Clam Shell Armchairs

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A pair of elegant Italian armchairs from circa 1950. The chairs are in good solid condition but are

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)
A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)

A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

first shell bears the coat-of-arms of the Tyerman family, while the second depicts the assumed arms of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Boho Capiz Shell Lampshades - A Pair
Vintage Boho Capiz Shell Lampshades - A Pair

Vintage Boho Capiz Shell Lampshades - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your interiors with the iridescent beauty of this pair of vintage capiz shell lampshades

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    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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    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.