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Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic. The oval base beautifully displays the ultra polished shell that glazes with shine and color. A
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Desk in Black and white marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This desk is made of black and white polished shell marquetry with brass trims. It has 2 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of bedside tables in Brown marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This bedside table is made of brown polished shell marquetry . It has 2 drawers with brass and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Shell, Wood

Chest of drawers in Black and grey marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Accordeon dresser is a stunning futurist piece made of black and grey polished shell marquetry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Shell

Alias 07E New Lady Soft Chair with Upholstery Seat and Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small armchair with 3-legs base in die-cast aluminium lacquered or polished. Shell in polyurethane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Side Table in Green Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The side table is made of a green polished shell marquetry top with antic brass edges. The legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bedside Tables in White and purple Marquetry with Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This rectangular bedside table has two drawers and it is made of a purple and white polished shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Black Polished Abalone Shell on Obsidian with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Lava

Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Console table in Green marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This console table is made of green polished shell marquetry . It has 2 drawers with cast brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console table in Green marquetry by Ginger Brown
Console table in Green marquetry by Ginger Brown
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Space Age Chrome Stool Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chrome bar stool designed by Arthur Umanoff, for Contemporary Shells, circa 1960's. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Stools

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Coffee Tables VELA in Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
, polished shell, stones. Upon request Care instructions: To clean, simply wipe with a dry clean cloth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Gueridon Table in Shagreen and Textured Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
stone marquetry or polished shell. Range of colors on request. Care instructions: To clean, simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Italian Polished Marble Shell Shaped Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century Italian polished marble fruit bowl / centerpiece, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Italian Contemporary Polished Chrome and Black Glass Console with Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
transitional design, entirely handmade, the central support adorned by hand chased polished chrome elements
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Side Table Eliptus in Shagreen and Textured Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
shagreen. We can also make it in different finishes such as straw marquetry or polished shell. Range of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Wall Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Brass Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell wall light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Shell Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Polished Nickel Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Shell ceiling light is forged from brass to create an organic shell nestling three of our
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Georgio Armani Polished Gold Hardware with Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani polished gold hardware accented with tortoise shell measures 5 1/2
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Vintage Carved Decorative Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display, Cretaceous C. 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
polished shell, the hand carved ammonoid form adding a tentacle effect Fossilised roughly 100 million
Category

Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
A professionally polished pair of brass tortoise shell accent lamps by Chapman Lamp Co. on black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Persol Handmade Warm Tortoise Shell with Polished Gold Hardware Sunglasses
By Persol
Located in New York, NY
Persol wonderfully warm tortoise shell with polished gold hardware is handmade and carefully
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
original order Lightly polished shell, presented with its natural interior Fossilised roughly 100 million
Category

Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Damon Tray with Natural Shells
Located in Paris, FR
Tray Damon all with natural shells, with white and black natural shells. With brass handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Damon Tray with Natural Shells
Damon Tray with Natural Shells
H 1.97 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Ortal Tray with Natural Shells
Located in Paris, FR
Tray ortal all with natural shells, with grey, white and black natural shells. With brass handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Ortal Tray with Natural Shells
Ortal Tray with Natural Shells
H 1.97 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

AJD Gorgeous Natural Real Red Coral & Polished Pearl Shells Statement Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This gorgeous statement necklace of real natural polished Pearl shells and real natural red Coral
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl

AJD Elegant Natural Highly Polished Spiderweb Jasper & Pearl Shell 18" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
highly polished Pearl shells are different sizes but the larger ones are approximately 25mm. The clasp
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Jasper

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three organic turbo Marmoratus shells rare and unusual for their giant size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Ostrich and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Ostrich and shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished big
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Ostrich and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Ostrich and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in
Floyd with Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Cup Floyd with Shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Floyd with Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Floyd with Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
H 22.05 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Polished Brass Sea Shell Sculpture Pair of Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly glamourous polished brass seashell sculpture bookends. This pair stands alone as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Cup dragon and shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
H 3.75 in W 10.63 in D 5.71 in
Decorative Oriental Object, Bracelet In Shell , on Metal Stand
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful object made of Shell, probably a bracelet Ban Chiang period, South East Asia great
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Shell

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Next 121 shell cast polished aluminum chair in walnut by Paola Navone Shell chair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Polished Striped Wire Work Domed Scalloped Shell Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
unique, scalloped shell-like design constructed from a genuine black onyx stone. Its nice large size and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Polish Hand Blown Modern Free Form Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Shell Bowl Poland
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand blown free form studio art glass bowl in blue and white, abstractly reminiscent of a seashell, made in Poland.   
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu trellis surround, resting on a natural polished clam shell with a luster resembling mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ormolu

Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table, Antiqued Gold Mirrored Top Spins
Category

Antique 1740s Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elephant Pulls
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage Maitland Smith original! This 3 drawer chest of drawers is made of polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Pen Shell Dining Chairs by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
crackled pen shell with a polish lacquered finish. The seats are newly recovered in a natural Italian wool
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Shell, Bouclé, Wood

Dresser REEF in Shagreen and Shell Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
dimensions of this dresser are 39.37" x 18.50" x H 33.46" The dresser is realized in polished brown shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Brass

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Located in New York, NY
preserved snail shell with associated debris. It formed during the Late Cretaceous period, so long ago that
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
H 1.63 in W 2 in D 0.13 in
Natural Turbo Marmoratus or Green Turban Shell
Located in Miami, FL
living in the ocean and aging. Has been cleaned but has not been polished. Real shell not a replica. Go
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning contemporary clover drum table finished in golden brown pen shell with polished
Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baughman Style Polished Steel Bench
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic polished steel and leather bench could be used as a cocktail table or at the
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Baughman Style Polished Steel Bench
Baughman Style Polished Steel Bench
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells
Located in New York, NY
Pair Large Clam Shells or Seashells. Vintage Hollywood Regency style, nicely detailed casting in
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
sardonic shell embellish the armrests. Available in other colours on request. Hand-embroidered pillows not
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood

21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
sardonic shell embellish the armrests. Available in other colours on request. Hand-embroidered pillows not
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood

Metamorphosis Shell Sculpture, Alabaster and Stone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Metamorphosis" this is a wonderful artisan sculpture of a polished alabaster shell with a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

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Polished Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic polished shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every polished shell was constructed with great care. There are 1905 variations of the antique or vintage polished shell you’re looking for, while we also have 928 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect polished shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A polished shell made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one polished shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Polished Shell?

The average selling price for a polished shell at 1stDibs is $3,473, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $440,011 for the highest priced.