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Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Semi Circle Triangle Shell Crystals Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Semi Circle Triangle Shell Crystals Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Semi Circle Triangle Shell Crystals Earrings

$390

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Semi Circle Triangle Shell Crystals Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Semi Circle Shell Triangle Crystals Wing Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A very beautiful pair of rhinesto...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Crystals Shell Triangle Diamond Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Crystals Shell Triangle Diamond Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Crystals Shell Triangle Diamond Earrings

$444

Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Crystals Shell Triangle Diamond Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Triangle Diamond Crystals Modenrist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A ver...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

$495

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking and sculptural 1970s Murano art glass bowl, hand blown in thick, luminous opaline glass. The form beautifully mimics an open clam shell, with fluid folds and organic curva...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces
Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces

$2,614 / item

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Wall Ornaments / Wall Sconces – Belgium or France, circa 1920–1950 An exceptional and rare set of four monumental wall ornaments, originally designed as wa...

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter
Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter

$455Sale Price|30% Off

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic California pottery flamingo theme flower wall Planter. The wall Planter features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo with a clam shell behind them...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

$1,780 / item

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Large Gold Grey Shell Statement Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Large Gold Grey Shell Statement Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Large Gold Grey Shell Statement Necklace

$1,445

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Rare Large Gold Grey Shell Statement Necklace

By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Wokingham, England

This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Sign at back. Made in France.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany

Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany

$1,220 / set

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 lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece
Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

$3,300Sale Price|40% Off

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

Only a handful of these Rare Lamps are around today!!! Taken out of Several Million Dollar New York Estate.

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Pierre Balmain Vintage Rare Gold Swirl Conch Shell Charms Chunky Bib Necklace
Pierre Balmain Vintage Rare Gold Swirl Conch Shell Charms Chunky Bib Necklace

Pierre Balmain Vintage Rare Gold Swirl Conch Shell Charms Chunky Bib Necklace

$674

Pierre Balmain Vintage Rare Gold Swirl Conch Shell Charms Chunky Bib Necklace

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Wokingham, England

Pierre Balmain Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Swirl Conch Shell Charms Bib Pendant Chunky Statement Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Red Blue Shell Long Drop Statement Gold Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Red Blue Shell Long Drop Statement Gold Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Red Blue Shell Long Drop Statement Gold Earrings

$2,026

Christian Lacroix Vintage Rare Red Blue Shell Long Drop Statement Gold Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Signed at the back. Very beautiful. Very rare to find. High value collection. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones, Resin.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Necklace

$579

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Matte White Shell Crystals Snake Omega Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Very rare to find. Price is very good. Materials: Gold Plated metal, Rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find
19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

$3,800

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Moroccan collection comes this rare and unusual handcrafted silver coin and shell ornament including its prolific use of red and amazonite stones hand .

Category

Antique 19th Century Algerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

$1,850

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Don't miss the opportunity to add this rare and charming shell-clad treasure to your home collection today.

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Water Drop Eye Shell Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Water Drop Eye Shell Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Water Drop Eye Shell Clip Earrings

$485

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Crystals Water Drop Eye Shell Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Tear Water Drop Eye Crystals Shell Triangle Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A very beaut...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

$12,500 / set

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Each with indistinct blue glaze mark to underside; One further numbered: 3307 Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell issuing three na...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ
Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

$4,750 / set

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

By Maz

Located in New York, NY

Rare, striking, large purple sea urchin shell, 14K gold and oval faceted cut amethyst earrings by MAZ 20th Century The sea urchin shell with lovely ombre color variation, deeper purp...

Category

20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

$4,463Sale Price|24% Off

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare all brass Arts & Crafts fireplace mantel screen from England with scrolling leaves and shell medallion motif.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

$4,800

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually
Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually

$895 / item

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, showing two jade banded turbo shells and one pearl banded turbo shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

$7,400

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

$952 / item

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

$639

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant dark red M...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Chandelier in Copper, Idman 1950s
Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Chandelier in Copper, Idman 1950s

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Chandelier in Copper, Idman 1950s

$103,180

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Chandelier in Copper, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and large ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman. This is a rare version of this lamp made in copper. The shell like surface of the shade has also been used in a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif - Rare. This absolutely stunning, mid-century modern Murano glass piece by maestro Alfredo Barbini may function a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$406

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$697

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's

$325

Abalone shell & alpaca Ashtray, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$639

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt
Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

$2,056

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Mid-Century ceiling light featuring three shell-shaped satin glass shades in a refined pastel pink tone, paired with a warm gilt metal structure. The soft diffusion of the gl...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,150

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s
Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

$4,647 / set

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This rare chairs for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in Poland. They were made either in the late 1950s or in the 1960s. The furniture str...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy
Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

$1,661

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$568

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

$999 / item

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

$929

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

$8,000

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$569

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

$20,277

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- The chair was acquired by Leigh & Olivier, along with another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back and wings, straight...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$569

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

$952 / item

Abalone shell & alpaca tray, Mexico, Circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

$1,626Sale Price|20% Off

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

This element is made of high quality Murano glass and has a unique form of a leaf. The shell has a very rare pink coloration with a nice bubble structure inside the glass which make ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

$4,647 / set

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic “Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect a...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$2,672

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

$755

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

$639

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

$790

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's
Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's

Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's

$987

Faux Tortoise Shell & mirrors Dior Style lighter, Italy, 1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's
Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

$999

Shell jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, circa 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970
Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

$743

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$801

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C
1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

$2,556 / set

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered with quality synthetic fabric imitating sheepskin - beech legs have been refurbished - height of seat 40 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

$325

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, circa 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

$639

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

$9,550

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Located in Toronto, ON

As materials like pen shell become increasingly rare and difficult to work with at this level, this table represents a piece of craftsmanship that is becoming harder to produce, maki...

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

$604

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

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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.

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