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17th Century Scroll 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells on a Rock Coral Base
17th Century Scroll 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells on a Rock Coral Base

17th Century Scroll 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells on a Rock Coral Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Arno River in 1966. The rare fossil shells are called ecphora and they are part of a group of extinct

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp
A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp

A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp, of rectangular form with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Silver

Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Shell Minaudiere Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Shell Minaudiere Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Shell Minaudiere Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

RARE Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal shell minaudiere in excellent condition. Multi color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century
Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century

Rare Set of Four Boulle Side Chairs, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual set of four 19th century French Boulle tortoiseshell and brass inlaid side

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Measure: Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed Longchamp. Measure: Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

19th Century Shell and Seaweed Etruscan Majolica Lidded Jar
19th Century Shell and Seaweed Etruscan Majolica Lidded Jar

19th Century Shell and Seaweed Etruscan Majolica Lidded Jar

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an exceptional and rare 19th century Etruscan shell and seaweed decorated lidded offers an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980
Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980

Pair of shell sconces, frosted murano glass, italy, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare pair of shell appliques designated and produced in italy in the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Rare Fun One DM Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Lueber
Rare Fun One DM Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Lueber

Rare Fun One DM Gold Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Lueber

By Verner Panton

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

is a rare example of how panton used natural materials for his creations. This original lamp is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare French Side Tray Table Faux Tortoise Brass Maison Mercier, 1970s
Rare French Side Tray Table Faux Tortoise Brass Maison Mercier, 1970s

Rare French Side Tray Table Faux Tortoise Brass Maison Mercier, 1970s

By Mercier Freres

Located in Paris, IDF

Heighten the modern look of your living area with this sophisticated side table with folding feet and removable tray, in brass and faux tortoise pattern produced by the French manufa...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed long champ. Found usually in six shells

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Long Champ, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed long champ. Found usually in six

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Clam Shell and Pearl Table Lamp

Located in Bellport, NY

shell, a rare find. Good ambiance or night light use.

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Bricolarte, Majolica Shell Form Wall Decoration, Portugal, Mid 20th Century
Bricolarte, Majolica Shell Form Wall Decoration, Portugal, Mid 20th Century

Bricolarte, Majolica Shell Form Wall Decoration, Portugal, Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

BRICOLARTE - Rare hand painted shell form majolica wall decoration - artist signed - Portugal

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Coco de Mer Shell – A Polished Natural Wonder
19th Century Coco de Mer Shell – A Polished Natural Wonder

19th Century Coco de Mer Shell – A Polished Natural Wonder

Located in London, GB

"Rare 19th Century Coco de Mer Shell – A Polished Natural Wonder" --- This is a particularly

Category

Antique 19th Century Seychellois Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Coconut

Majolica Centerpiece "The Shell" by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1890
Majolica Centerpiece "The Shell" by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1890

Majolica Centerpiece "The Shell" by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1890

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolute rare Majolica centerpiece "The Shell" made by the world famous company of Wilhelm Schiller

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

1975 Willy Rizzo "table bar" with  stunning tortoise shell effect glass
1975 Willy Rizzo "table bar" with  stunning tortoise shell effect glass

1975 Willy Rizzo "table bar" with stunning tortoise shell effect glass

By Willy Rizzo

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Beautiful Willy Rizzo "table bar" made of stainless steel with the stunning and extremely rare

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Set of 5 French Majolica Shell Plates Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Set of 5 French Majolica Shell Plates Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Set of 5 French Majolica Shell Plates Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare set of 5 French shell shaped plates signed Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mottahedeh Italian White Ceramic Shell Tureen With Under Plate and Ladle
Vintage Mottahedeh Italian White Ceramic Shell Tureen With Under Plate and Ladle

Vintage Mottahedeh Italian White Ceramic Shell Tureen With Under Plate and Ladle

By Mottahedeh

Located in Charleston, SC

ceramic soup tureen with ladle and underplate. Rare scalloped shell form. Underplate measures 17.5" long x

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra
Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra

Four-Seat Shell Tandem by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Vitra

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames and produced by Vitra of Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Tomato Red Pair of Matching Shell Wall Light Sconces, 1930s
Art Deco Tomato Red Pair of Matching Shell Wall Light Sconces, 1930s

Art Deco Tomato Red Pair of Matching Shell Wall Light Sconces, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

A beautiful matching set of Art Deco wall light sconces in the shape of shells in a rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Earrings in Gold 2 Inches Long Woman Under Tree
Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Earrings in Gold 2 Inches Long Woman Under Tree

Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Earrings in Gold 2 Inches Long Woman Under Tree

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE PAIR OF VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO PENDANT EARRINGS SET IN

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Eight Rare Raw Umber Herman Miller Eames Chairs
Eight Rare Raw Umber Herman Miller Eames Chairs

Eight Rare Raw Umber Herman Miller Eames Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of eight Herman Miller Eames dining chairs in raw umber a very rare color. All shells in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 BRASS COAT HAT SCARF STAND DOLPHIN LEGS SHELL HOOKs
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 BRASS COAT HAT SCARF STAND DOLPHIN LEGS SHELL HOOKs

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 BRASS COAT HAT SCARF STAND DOLPHIN LEGS SHELL HOOKs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

English circa 1880 brass hat glove and coat stand with a rare Dolphin tripod base and shell hooks Please

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Eames DSR Rare Magenta Chair Herman Miller, for Claudius
Eames DSR Rare Magenta Chair Herman Miller, for Claudius

Eames DSR Rare Magenta Chair Herman Miller, for Claudius

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

For Claudius... Beautiful iconic DSR chair in rare Magenta color. The fiberglass shell is in very

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Lidded Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Introducing this unusually shaped decorated egg shell tea bowl. Rare black ground. Additional

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely Pair of Italian Capiz Lamp Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s
Lovely Pair of Italian Capiz Lamp Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s

Lovely Pair of Italian Capiz Lamp Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1970s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Two gorgeous and large Italian flower ceiling lamps made brass and shell. Beautiful and rare design

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica 9 shells platter signed Longchamp, circa 1890. Usually 12 shells. Reference / Page

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool
Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool

Herman Miller Eames Drafting Stool

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Herman Miller Eames seafoam green shell on rare architect's drafting base. Shell near perfect

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Raw Umber

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Herman Miller Eames RAR rocking chair in raw umber. Rare color. Shell in perfect condition. New

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s
Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s

Fiberglass Sofa, William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s

By William Andrus

Located in Las Vegas, NV

interior. Rare original color way. The shell and base show signs of scuffing and minor wear while 2 seat

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite

1970s Hans Kogl Palm Ceiling Light
1970s Hans Kogl Palm Ceiling Light

1970s Hans Kogl Palm Ceiling Light

By Hans Kögl

Located in Hastings, GB

handcrafted shell shades The shell shades are rare to find intact on these lights, some of them have losses

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Style Fossilized Polished Stone Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Style Fossilized Polished Stone Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Style Fossilized Polished Stone Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exquisite and rare polished stone bookends with shell and orthoceras fossilized designs

Category

20th Century Brazilian Bookends

Charles & Ray Eames DSR side chair Medium Blue fiberglass for Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames DSR side chair Medium Blue fiberglass for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames DSR side chair Medium Blue fiberglass for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

/ Vitra. Molded fiberglass shell in the rare contract colour Medium Blue. Assembled on an original zinc

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair
Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair

Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kelly green fiberglass and vinyl Eames shell chair with rare back padded support on four point

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Eames Adjustable Drafting Stool Chair on Casters in Medium Blue
Herman Miller Eames Adjustable Drafting Stool Chair on Casters in Medium Blue

Herman Miller Eames Adjustable Drafting Stool Chair on Casters in Medium Blue

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

base with wheels and adjustable height. Features rare color shell in Medium Blue. Gorgeous fiberglass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium Tulipe Seat for Steiner Naked 1954
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium Tulipe Seat for Steiner Naked 1954

Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminium Tulipe Seat for Steiner Naked 1954

By Pierre Guariche, Steiner

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

their original orange fabric on a cast aluminium shell extremely rare with their original fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Lounge Chair MAA, Charles Pollock/George Nelson Associates, Herman Miller, 1958
Lounge Chair MAA, Charles Pollock/George Nelson Associates, Herman Miller, 1958

Lounge Chair MAA, Charles Pollock/George Nelson Associates, Herman Miller, 1958

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Charles Pollock

Located in Munster, NRW

George Nelsons Associates in 1954, this chair was only produced from 1958-1964. It is accordingly rare

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Woman and Dog Cameo Ring Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Woman and Dog Cameo Ring Pearl 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Woman and Dog Cameo Ring Pearl 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO RING SET IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

area glazed in yellow ochre. The border shows a turquoise rim of scrolls and shells. A rarer example

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Teal Blue Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Teal Blue Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Teal Blue Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

deeper area glazed in teal blue. The border shows a brown rim of scrolls and shells. A rarer example

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Antique C1910 Carved Mahogany Circular Table Occasional Side Centre
Antique C1910 Carved Mahogany Circular Table Occasional Side Centre

Antique C1910 Carved Mahogany Circular Table Occasional Side Centre

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

. No loose joints and no woodworm. A rare decorative find, with attractive shell shoulders to the tops

Category

Vintage 1910s Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Butterfly Pique Earrings
Victorian Butterfly Pique Earrings

Victorian Butterfly Pique Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

silver have been delicately applied to our tortoise shell butterfly earrings. Light in spirit, the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mid Century F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mid Century F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mid Century F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

(till 1965), that's why this chair is rare. Molded and pressed wooden shells with a metal round foot

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Ivory Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960
Mid-Century Ivory Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960

Mid-Century Ivory Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Utrecht, NL

Two rare lounge chairs designed by Carlo Hauner for Forma, circa 1960. This elegant lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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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.

How Much are Rare Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $347,629 highest priced.