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'RAR' Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
'RAR' Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

'RAR' Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussels , BE

shell in extremely rare night black, with rocker base with solid walnut wood runners.

Category

Vintage 1950s Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oversized Cameo Bangle in Original Box

Oversized Cameo Bangle in Original Box

Located in New York, NY

Rare oversized antique shell cameo bangle set in 18kt gold in original fitted box. (Bangle is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Sommerso Glass Jar
Sommerso Glass Jar

Sommerso Glass Jar

Located in Richmond, VA

store an array of items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, candy - or display on its own as a

Category

20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Early Set of Four Landi Chairs by Hans Coray
Early Set of Four Landi Chairs by Hans Coray

Early Set of Four Landi Chairs by Hans Coray

By Hans Coray

Located in Hudson, NY

intact. Early hole pattern and signature. Rare anodized black seat shell. Marked Metallwarenfabrik

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Industrial Armchairs

Queen Anne Period Tall Walnut Pier Mirror
Queen Anne Period Tall Walnut Pier Mirror

Queen Anne Period Tall Walnut Pier Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

polished walnut and parcel gilt decorated frame. Scrolled crest panel with RARE gilded bell flower carved

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Four Vintage Mid-Century Yellow Fiberglass Herman Miller Chairs by Eames
Four Vintage Mid-Century Yellow Fiberglass Herman Miller Chairs by Eames

Four Vintage Mid-Century Yellow Fiberglass Herman Miller Chairs by Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A total of four rare, vintage, matching "Brilliant" yellow shell chairs on "H" bases featuring the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1970s
Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1970s

Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Berlin, DE

filling on a light rosewood shell. Rare in this condition. Mobilier International started producing

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Cambridge Crown Tuscan Cornucopia Vases
Cambridge Crown Tuscan Cornucopia Vases

Cambridge Crown Tuscan Cornucopia Vases

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1940s Cambridge Glass crown Tuscan cornucopia vases. Rare set with sea shell base, hand

Category

20th Century American Vases

Materials

Glass

2 matching Elda chairs by Joe Colombo, 1st edition
2 matching Elda chairs by Joe Colombo, 1st edition

2 matching Elda chairs by Joe Colombo, 1st edition

Located in Sittard, NL

Set of First edition elda chairs. Designed by Joe colombo for Comfort Italy. Very rare white shell

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

First edition Elda chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
First edition Elda chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy

First edition Elda chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy

Located in Sittard, NL

First edition elda chair. Designed by Joe colombo for Comfort Italy. Very rare white shell with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Louis Vuitton travelling case
Louis Vuitton travelling case

Louis Vuitton travelling case

Located in London, GB

containing a variety of Baccarat crystal bottles, flasks and jars all with Sterling silver and rare blonde

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Curio Box in Green Marble
Curio Box in Green Marble

Curio Box in Green Marble

Located in Richmond, VA

away an array of items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, heirloom jewelry - or display on its

Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer

Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer

Located in Richmond, VA

hide away an array of items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, heirloom jewelry - or display on

Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer

Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer

Located in Richmond, VA

India. Use it to hide away an array of cherished items – a rare collection of shells, love notes

Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
Tall Curio Box in Green Marble

Tall Curio Box in Green Marble

Located in Richmond, VA

it to hide away an array of cherished items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, souvenirs

Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Eames Secretarial H-Base Upholstered Side Chair
Eames Secretarial H-Base Upholstered Side Chair

Eames Secretarial H-Base Upholstered Side Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare, Eames upholstered side shell chair with additional padding at seat back indicative of the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ørtoft, ca. 1960
Teak Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ørtoft, ca. 1960

Teak Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg for Aasbjerg & Ørtoft, ca. 1960

By Johannes Aasbjerg, Excellent Furniture Co.

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

shelving. Finished on the reverse side, this beautiful piece is very well made and solid teak shell is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames
Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames

Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Alsdorf, NW

the most famous and cozy Mid Century armchair. The chair was produced by Herman Miller. In the rare

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Late Empire Early Biedermeier Small Commode Chest of Drawers
19th Century Late Empire Early Biedermeier Small Commode Chest of Drawers

19th Century Late Empire Early Biedermeier Small Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Santander, ES

Early Biedermeier commode of small dimensions and of rare solid cherrywood shell on oak structure

Category

Antique 1810s Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bristol Porcelain ‘Ludlow Service’, Cup, Saucer & Spoon, circa 1775
Bristol Porcelain ‘Ludlow Service’, Cup, Saucer & Spoon, circa 1775

Bristol Porcelain ‘Ludlow Service’, Cup, Saucer & Spoon, circa 1775

By Bristol Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

similarly decorated. Complete with its exceptionally rare spoon, moulded with a shell bowl, and gilt rococo

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress Suit
1960s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress Suit

1960s Christian Dior London Numbered Dress Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

condition and is important and rare. The skirt and shell are lined in a silk organza and the jacket is a

Category

1960s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Chanel Millennium 2005 Bag Leather
Chanel Millennium 2005 Bag Leather

Chanel Millennium 2005 Bag Leather

By Chanel

Located in NY, NY

21st century with a futuristic design. Crafted from black leather, this rare bag features inset handles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 Pieces Baron Crest
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 Pieces Baron Crest

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 Pieces Baron Crest

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Minerve 1 st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. A rare flatware with foliate, shell

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 18 Pieces Pompadour
Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 18 Pieces Pompadour

Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 18 Pieces Pompadour

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

A rare flatware with foliate, shell and ribbon decoration. Not monogrammed. There are plate of the

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medusa, pendant by Rebecca Horn, 2011- unique - Artist Jewellery
Medusa, pendant by Rebecca Horn, 2011- unique - Artist Jewellery

Medusa, pendant by Rebecca Horn, 2011- unique - Artist Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Valle, a noted goldsmith living in Spain. After months of research, del Valle sourced rare stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Rebecca Horn Third Eye Agate Silver Gold Ring
Rebecca Horn Third Eye Agate Silver Gold Ring

Rebecca Horn Third Eye Agate Silver Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

noted goldsmith living in Spain. After months of research, del Valle sourced rare stones, shells and

Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 Pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat French sterling silver flatware 18-piece pompadour new stainless steel blades.  A rare

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

By John Arnold

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

original bracket, was exhibited at Grosvenor House in the 1950s by H. Morton Lee described as: “A rare red

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

19th Century Japanese Imari Serving Plate in a Shell Form
19th Century Japanese Imari Serving Plate in a Shell Form

19th Century Japanese Imari Serving Plate in a Shell Form

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare shell form Meiji period Japanese Imari serving plate. Excellent condition. Includes the

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Rare Chambered Nautilus Tiger Shell Vintage Belt
Rare Chambered Nautilus Tiger Shell Vintage Belt

Rare Chambered Nautilus Tiger Shell Vintage Belt

Located in Portland, OR

This rare shell belt came from an estate of nothing but the finest designer pieces. The woman who

Category

1980s Unknown Belts

Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Walnut Wood Side Table, Coquillage
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Walnut Wood Side Table, Coquillage

Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Walnut Wood Side Table, Coquillage

Located in Orlando, FL

Syrian style mother-of-pearl side and rare shells made in Morocco by a fine Syrian artisan

Category

2010s Moroccan Side Tables

Rare Banded Agate Shell Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Rare Banded Agate Shell Jade Gold Pendant Necklace

Rare Banded Agate Shell Jade Gold Pendant Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

Stunning Rare Banded Agate with natural browns, beige and white tones. 67mm Carved Jade pendant

Category

2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Gold-filled, Vermeil

Shell Lidded Box
Shell Lidded Box

Shell Lidded Box

Sold|$1,330

Shell Lidded Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Rare, beautiful shell hinge-lidded wood box attributed to Alexandre Noll. A true objet d'art. Ca

Category

Vintage 1940s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Victorian 18K gold dogs hunting scene cameo pendant
Victorian 18K gold dogs hunting scene cameo pendant

Victorian 18K gold dogs hunting scene cameo pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale a rare shell cameo, featuring three dogs chasing a wild boar. The cameo is beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Geneva, IL

A uniquely-shaped rare 19th century tea caddy of tortoise shell with sterling silver decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Italian Murano Glass Iridescent Organic Shell Bowl
Italian Murano Glass Iridescent Organic Shell Bowl

Italian Murano Glass Iridescent Organic Shell Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare organic form shell Italian Murano glass green and pink iridescent rainbow bowl. Partial

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Seaman Schepps Pat Pending 14k Turbo Shell Earrings w/Lapis
Seaman Schepps Pat Pending 14k Turbo Shell Earrings w/Lapis

Seaman Schepps Pat Pending 14k Turbo Shell Earrings w/Lapis

By Seaman Schepps

Located in US

early version of the Turbo earring and are very rare. Early examples of the shell jewelry has prong set

Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Munster, NRW

Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA in the 1950s. This piece features

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Shells Model
Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Shells Model

Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Shells Model

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Gorgeous French all sterling silver knife rests set of 12 pieces shells model. Extremely rare

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patio Set by Molla for the Garden or Sea Shore with Shells and Sea Horse
Patio Set by Molla for the Garden or Sea Shore with Shells and Sea Horse

Patio Set by Molla for the Garden or Sea Shore with Shells and Sea Horse

By Molla

Located in Long Island, NY

black and the finish is worn now. Also available in this pattern is a very Rare teacart with the shell

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 1950s Eames DSR Side Chairs
Pair of 1950s Eames DSR Side Chairs

Pair of 1950s Eames DSR Side Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fantastic pair of 1950s Eames DSR chairs for Herman Miller. Rare dark tan colored fiberglass

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Seafoam Green Herman Miller Zenith Eames Rope Edge Armshell on Low Lounge Base
Seafoam Green Herman Miller Zenith Eames Rope Edge Armshell on Low Lounge Base

Seafoam Green Herman Miller Zenith Eames Rope Edge Armshell on Low Lounge Base

By Charles Eames

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

by Zenith Plastics. This particular chair is a fantastic, all original seafoam green fiberglass shell

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

2 large Pink Pearl and Nacre Necklaces with matching earrings by Sylvia Gottwald
2 large Pink Pearl and Nacre Necklaces with matching earrings by Sylvia Gottwald

2 large Pink Pearl and Nacre Necklaces with matching earrings by Sylvia Gottwald

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

,the iridescent brilliance of the Turbo shell used to cut the earrings is very rare. Turbo shell can be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl

9 Karat Rose Gold Navette Cameo Ring Depicting Venus, Circa Early 20th Century
9 Karat Rose Gold Navette Cameo Ring Depicting Venus, Circa Early 20th Century

9 Karat Rose Gold Navette Cameo Ring Depicting Venus, Circa Early 20th Century

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

rare conch shell. As there isn’t a hallmark on this piece, we can only surmise when it was made but

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

CATHERINE NOLL Necklace

CATHERINE NOLL Necklace

By Catherine Noll

Located in New York, NY

A rare necklace in wood and shell by the French designer, Catherine Noll (1945 - 1992). In addition

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 pc w/Chests Baron Crest
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 pc w/Chests Baron Crest

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 36 pc w/Chests Baron Crest

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

st titre for 950/1000 French Sterling Silver guarantee A rare flatware with foliate, shell and

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware 18 pc Pompadour, New Stainless Blades

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Puiforcat French sterling silver flatware 18-piece pompadour new stainless steel blades.  A rare

Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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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.