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Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases
Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

These rare examples of Aesthetic Movement ivory porcelain themed vases features a matching pair of

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of chic Italian gold flecked Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Lights
Pair of chic Italian gold flecked Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Lights

Pair of chic Italian gold flecked Murano and brass Clam Shell Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored
Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

Vintage Pair of Plaster Seashell Shell Table Lamps by Sirmos Newly Restored

By Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell table lamps by Sirmos. These have been professionally wired

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s

By Cadoro

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Cadoro shell cuffs. Weighty with their incredible design and quality

Category

Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent early example of a pair of Transitional Herman Miller Dax red/orange armshell chairs. All

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

18th Century Albertus Seba Shell Engravings, Pair
18th Century Albertus Seba Shell Engravings, Pair

18th Century Albertus Seba Shell Engravings, Pair

By Albertus Seba 1

Located in Pasadena, CA

Outstanding pair of 18th century hand-colored shell engravings by Albertus Seba (1665-1736). Plates

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Large Gold Murano Shell Shaped Gold Sconces Attributed to Barovier
Pair of Large Gold Murano Shell Shaped Gold Sconces Attributed to Barovier

Pair of Large Gold Murano Shell Shaped Gold Sconces Attributed to Barovier

By Barovier

Located in New York, NY

A pair of large stylized shell shaped wall sconces attributed to Barovier in semi-opaque handblown

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s German Peill & Putzler "Zebra" Shell Gold Tinted Glass Table Lamps

By Peill & Putzler

Located in London, England

An unusual and rare to source in this colour-way an exceptional pair of vintage Peill & Putzler

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Plastic

2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat
2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat

2019 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs with Fabric Seat

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DSX side chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

This pair of luxury lamps from the 1920s to 1930s is truly one-of-a-kind. The back plate was

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy
Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy

Pair of wall lights, appliques, shell, 1980s Murano design Barovier & Toso Italy

Located in Wien, AT

classic shape shows a sea shell that unfolds at the top and lets the light flow out. The high quality of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs

C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

includes the pair of two chairs. The shell seats of the chairs are comprised of orange-red fiberglass, and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps
Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Whimsical Pair Of Marine Themed Coral Shell Seaweed And Rock Crystal Table Lamps Modern Grotto

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs
A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Artifort

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Teak & Ebonised Steel Shell Chairs With Upholstered Cushions In The

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of English Queen Anne Walnut Gilt Shell & Figural Wall Mirrors, Circa 1720
Pair of English Queen Anne Walnut Gilt Shell & Figural Wall Mirrors, Circa 1720

Pair of English Queen Anne Walnut Gilt Shell & Figural Wall Mirrors, Circa 1720

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Queen Anne burl walnut beveled wall mirrors with central gilt wood shell and

Category

Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood, Burl

Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired
Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired

Vintage Pair of Massive Coquina Coral Shell Stone Table Lamps Newly Wired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive pair of vintage coquina stone table lamps. These have been professionally wired with all

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shells - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shells - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clam Shells - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of large vintage clam shells. A chic pair of ceramic shells in a glazed white

Category

Late 20th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Green Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Green Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Green Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Orange Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Orange Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Orange Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Orange Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Orange Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Orange Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Green Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Green Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Green Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Beige Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Beige Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Beige Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery

2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of orange upholstered Plastic Shell Chairs with Eiffel bases, made from steel with a

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.

Category

Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons
Pair Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons

Pair Victorian Cast Silver Scallop Shell Caddy Spoons

By George Hunt

Located in Montreal, QC

A very fine quality pair of caddy spoons with scallop shell bowls, twisted handles and whelk-shell

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1
Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1   A matching pair of Brass Artillery Shells

Category

Early 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

credited below) Description: Custom-made one-of-a-kind pair of luxury cushions (pillows) created from an

Category

20th Century American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base
1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Eames DSX Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral
Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral

Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral

By Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fine early matched pair of possibly Evans or early production years with Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris

Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

polished stainless steel and each with a beautiful pen shell inlaid piece. The amorphous shapes are an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1960s Pair of  Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C
1960s Pair of  Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered with quality synthetic fabric imitating sheepskin - beech legs have been refurbished - height of seat 40 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech
Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech

Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1950s Danish beech and teak shell chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

2 Pairs of Large French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Sconces by Serge Roche
2 Pairs of Large French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Sconces by Serge Roche

2 Pairs of Large French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Shell Sconces by Serge Roche

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Two Rare and dramatic pairs of French plaster wall lights in the form of sea shells by Serge Roche

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Two PAIRs of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th C
Two PAIRs of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th C

Two PAIRs of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is Two PAIRS of Chinese export Cups and Saucers made from eggshell porcelain and hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Sea Shell Encrusted Candlesticks with Orbs and Monkeys Figures
Sea Shell Encrusted Candlesticks with Orbs and Monkeys Figures

Sea Shell Encrusted Candlesticks with Orbs and Monkeys Figures

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Whimsical pair of richly encrusted with sea shells candlesticks in Tony Doucquett style with sea

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green
C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of DAR "Eiffel" Armchairs in seafoam green., originally designed by Ray and Charles

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Zinc

Pair Art Deco Shell Clam Shaped Pink Glass Brass Wall Sconce
Pair Art Deco Shell Clam Shaped Pink Glass Brass Wall Sconce

Pair Art Deco Shell Clam Shaped Pink Glass Brass Wall Sconce

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Deco clam shell shaped pink frosted glass shades with brass seashell motif backplates wall

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells
Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells

Located in New York, NY

Assortment of Nautilus sterling silver shells, a pair with mother-of-pearl, standing on 3 smaller

Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of antique silver butter shells in the Paul De Lamerie style made in 1908
Pair of antique silver butter shells in the Paul De Lamerie style made in 1908

Pair of antique silver butter shells in the Paul De Lamerie style made in 1908

By George Fox

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1908 by George Fox, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass Lights
Suite of Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass Lights

Suite of Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass Lights

Located in Altrincham, GB

- 10" x 5"d x 9"h Pair of Art Deco Clam Shell Frosted Glass and Chrome Wall Sconce Lamps - 13" diam x

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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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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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.