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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
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
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
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
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
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
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
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
H 36 in W 51 in D 15.75 in
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
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in
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
H 6.11 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
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
H 5 in W 10 in D 17 in
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
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
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
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
H 35.5 in W 24.25 in D 22.25 in
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
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
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
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
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
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
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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