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Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns
Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
By Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns
Gunnar Nylund, rare shell-shaped bowl, chamotte stoneware, Sweden mid 1900s.
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Gunnar Nylund shell-shaped bowl in chamotte stonewear. Manufactured by Rörstrand, Sweden mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 11.03 in
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Colored Floral Silk Crepe di Chine blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent multi-colored floral print of violets, greens, plums, and black is made of silk crepe de chine. The neck neck has a single button clousure.
The front measures ...
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1970s Camisoles and Shell Tops
rare CHANEL 98A Karl Lagerfeld Runway Vintage CC logo lace cami skirt set FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 98A Karl Lagerfeld Runway Vintage black CC logo lace cami skirt set FR40 L
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1990s French Camisoles and Shell Tops
Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 29.53 in W 24.61 in D 29.53 in
Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare shell back lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Shell Design Opal Glass Pair of Sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare shell design opal glass pair of sconces by Hillebrand, 1960s, Germany
Minimalist high
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century.
It has taken us a long time to source
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition
Shell Wall Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Large and rare shell wall lamp in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
An Unusual “Specimen Petra Dura” Marble Top Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unusual “Specimen Petra Dura” marble top table
Resting on very rare shell form support bases
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Solen. Plate 33. (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
life diving among coral reefs to find them. The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Tellina Plate 37 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
life diving among coral reefs to find them. The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Cardium. Plate 53 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
life diving among coral reefs to find them. The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
life diving among coral reefs to find them. The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Tellina. Plate 40 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
life diving among coral reefs to find them. The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not
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Early 19th Century Academic Sculptures
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
jewelry and her collaboration with her husband on two books about shells. They founded the Stix Rare Shell
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
H 5.88 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Priory & the collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver by descent
- Acquired with a rare, shell
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Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 54.73 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare wall-hanging mirror covered with sea shells arranged in a beautiful arc top pattern by Karl
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Wood
FLOWERS -Dutch School - Italian Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting
By Carlo De Tommasi
Located in Napoli, IT
two rare shells, a great skill in the three-dimensional representation of the vase, in which we find a
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2010s Dutch School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
FLOWERS - Dutch SchooI -Italian Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting
By Carlo De Tommasi
Located in Napoli, IT
two rare shells, a great skill in the three-dimensional representation of the vase, in which we find a
Category
Early 2000s Dutch School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly rare, giant clamshell sitting on a custom, abstract style iron base. The perfect
Category
Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
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
French Asymmetric 18th c. Rococo Frame, carved and gilded wood, circa 1735-40
Located in PARIS, FR
fine and very rare shell-like ribbing undulant background.
The top sight edge is fitted with two
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Antique 1730s French Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 46.46 in W 41.34 in D 4.73 in
Rare 1991 Gianni Versace Embroidered Shell Buster
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1991 Gianni Versace Embroidered Shell Buster. Shell cups densely embroidered with red bugle
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1990s Italian Bustiers
Important and Rare Miriam Haskell Shell Suite
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, early and rare Miriam Haskell suite composed of a lariat, clip earrings and bracelet
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Queen Conch Shell Aliger Gigas Rare Souvenir Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare marked mid century natural Queen Conch sea shell (Aliger gigas) souvenir from Marine Arena
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Late 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 8.25 in
Rare and Unusual Pierced Coconut Shell Table Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual handmade table lamp featuring thirteen carved and perforated coconut shells as
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Coconut
Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Elegant Majolica shell ewer vase Luneville, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Maison Rougier White Figural Shell Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Rougier
Located in Hastings, GB
form of naturalistic shells, these in turn are set upon a solid brass foot
An impressive statement
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Sized, Carved & Gilt Empire Mirror w/ Shell Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th Century
Rare sized carved & gilt, empire mirror w/ shell finial & floral decoration.
Category
Antique 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Isabel Canovas Almond Shell Rare Poured Glass Hair Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
Isabel Canovas unusual gilt realistic almond shell and topaz poured glass hair ornaments, made by
Category
Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
and rare.
The shell is in good vintage condition with the exception of some natural imperfections as
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chair, H.Lachert, 1960s
By Anna Lachert
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This rare chair for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Ash
Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality Murano opaline glass and has a unique organic form. The shell has a very rare pink coloration
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Rare Pair of Arthur Umanoff Chrome Stools for Contemporary Shells
Located in Chicago, IL
prolific designers of the mid 20th
century, for Creative Shells. The stools are comprised of conically
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Important Gorgeous Meissen Dresden Style Porcelain Children Conch Shell
Located in New York, NY
We are are offering this Large Estate Signed Meissen Style / Dresden Style Centerpiece Conch Shell
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20th Century Centerpieces and Tazzas
Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica shell pitcher ewer fives Lille, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Spode Porcelain Shell Decorated Vase Pattern 3930 C.1824
By Josiah Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
An incredibly beautiful and rare Spode porcelain vase decorated with shells to the front and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
David Webb Earrings Rare Find Gold Large Swirl Shell Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare swirl shell earrings by David Webb in 18KT yellow gold.
GOLD: 18KT gold
Grams:51.85
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Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Rare and Beautiful Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet.
This rare and beautiful Horagai conch
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish
A pair of simply stunning custom
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Antique 1880s Baltic Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
Rare 18th Century Italian Shell-form Marble Serving or Display Dish
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare ecclesiastical marble dish or charger, 18th Century Italy, in a general shell form having two
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Antique 18th Century Italian Serving Pieces
Materials
Marble
Rare Resin and Shell Table Lamp by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in L'Escala, ES
Big white shell set in a cube of clear resin with a thin layer of light black resin on the back to
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Geode Section with Rare Amethyst Formation and Intense Green Shell
Located in London, GB
a blanket of amethyst crystals. The borders are polished to reveal the beautiful celadonite shell
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Rare Pair of 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chairs by Michel Cadestin.
These iconic chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
New Vintage Rare Genuine Tortuga Tortoise Shell Frame Sunglasses 1970's
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare genuine tortoise shell that translate in ultra light frame with an amazing and unique
Category
1970s German Sunglasses
New Vintage Rare Genuine Tortuga Tortoise Shell Frame Sunglasses 1970's
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare genuine tortoise shell that translate in ultra light frame with an amazing and unique
Category
1970s German Sunglasses
Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Glass shell shaped rare pair of sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
Very nice high quality wall
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Important 18KT Gold Gorgeous VERDURA 18KT Gold Sea Shell Cabochon Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Pair of Important Estate Radiant VERDURA 18KT Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell issuing three naturalistic gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Candelabras
Materials
Porcelain
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
sculptural on its own or would be a great container.
This rare natural specimen with lustrous pinkish
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
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
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Purple Opal Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl in a beautiful shade of purple. Mouth-blown glass in the shape of a clam. The bowl has two bases and can therefore both stand upright or rest on its side. Ha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
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Rare Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of rare shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Rare shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco rare shells are of considerable interest. Binazzi, Charles Eames and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful rare shells that are worth considering.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $347,629 highest priced.
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