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Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror

Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

detailed cornice on top. Crowned in the middle with a shell. A rare and unique mirror that will be

Category

Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s, Original Patina
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s, Original Patina

Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s, Original Patina

By Steiner, Pierre Guariche

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

complement the sculptural shell. A rare and highly desirable collector’s piece, suitable for a museum

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Denmark. Rare version with plywood shell veneered with beautiful grained Rosewood. Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Large Intact Footed Gigas Clam
Large Intact Footed Gigas Clam

Large Intact Footed Gigas Clam

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare, large clam shell with top and bottom still united. The exterior with graceful curves and an

Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Rosewood Model 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Rosewood Model 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs Rosewood Model 3107 for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, Denmark. This rare version features a plywood shell veneered with beautifully grained rosewood. In very

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair
George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair

George Nelson Prototype DAF Armchair

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

From the estate of a prominent Mid-Century Modern collector this rare working prototype arm shell

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Italian Gilt Carved Pila D'Aqua Santa
Italian Gilt Carved Pila D'Aqua Santa

Italian Gilt Carved Pila D'Aqua Santa

Located in valatie, NY

home the pieces are very rare and unique. The shell font is carved with such dramatic contrast. While

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects

It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings
It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings

It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

touches of silver have been delicately incised into tortoise shell to color the butterflies. Light in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Eames Herman Miller Special Order Ivory / Oak 670 Lounge Chair w/Ottoman
Eames Herman Miller Special Order Ivory / Oak 670 Lounge Chair w/Ottoman

Eames Herman Miller Special Order Ivory / Oak 670 Lounge Chair w/Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

owner in a soft buttery ivory leather with American oak shell . A rare combination giving the chair a

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller
Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller

Eames Rosewood 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A soft black leather cushioned 670 lounge chair and 671 ottomans with well flamed, rich and rare

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs

Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs

By Thor Larsen

Located in North Miami, FL

acrylic shell. This rare example offers an exciting vision of mid-century aspirations in American

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner in Ivory Linen Blend Fabric
Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner in Ivory Linen Blend Fabric

Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner in Ivory Linen Blend Fabric

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rare lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner for Forma, circa 1960s. This elegant lounge chair has

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Shaped Basin
18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Shaped Basin

18th Century First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Shaped Basin

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Shaped Basin, Circa 1770 This shaped oval rare

Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Seaman Schepps Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 2004
Seaman Schepps Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 2004

Seaman Schepps Jewelry Coffee Table Book, 2004

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Atlanta, GA

, cabochons, rare woods and shells. This beautiful book, Seaman Schepps: A Century of New York Jewelry Design

Category

Early 2000s American Fashion

Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois
Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois

Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois

Located in Valladolid, ES

what is known as a cabinet of curiosities, huge collections of fossils or rare pieces of nature, shells

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

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

Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair
Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair

Located in Benington, Herts

ball-and-claw feet, centred by a rare seen inlaid scalloped shell. In excellent condition this

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 127 Pc Dinner
English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 127 Pc Dinner

English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 127 Pc Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

1/2" 1 berry spoon, shell, gold-washed, 8 7/8" 1 fish serving set, 2-pc, 12" & 9 1/2" 1 ice cream

Category

20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare "Shell" Lamp Made with a Copper Leaf
Rare "Shell" Lamp Made with a Copper Leaf

Rare "Shell" Lamp Made with a Copper Leaf

By J. J. Perrier

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

This is a rare "dinandrie" shell lamp made during the 1940s The quality is just amazing.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

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

Christian Dior Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987
Christian Dior Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987

Christian Dior Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare shell necklace created by the French parurier ROBERT GOOSSENS for the

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Rare Early Mason's Ironstone Shell Dish Chinese Scroll Pattern, Circa 1820
Rare Early Mason's Ironstone Shell Dish Chinese Scroll Pattern, Circa 1820

Rare Early Mason's Ironstone Shell Dish Chinese Scroll Pattern, Circa 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very early and rare shell shaped serving dish or desert dish made by Mason's Ironstone

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vid...

Materials

Ironstone

CHRISTIAN DIOR by ROBERT GOOSSENS Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987
CHRISTIAN DIOR by ROBERT GOOSSENS Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987

CHRISTIAN DIOR by ROBERT GOOSSENS Vintage Shell Necklace Dune 1987

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare shell necklace created by the French parurier ROBERT GOOSSENS for the

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Shell Clamper Bracelet Dune 1987
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Shell Clamper Bracelet Dune 1987

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Shell Clamper Bracelet Dune 1987

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage rare shell clamper bracelet designed by French parurier ROBERT GOOSSENS on

Category

20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rarely Seen 18k Gold Marguerite Stix "Margaretacea" Shell Ring
Rarely Seen 18k Gold Marguerite Stix "Margaretacea" Shell Ring

Rarely Seen 18k Gold Marguerite Stix "Margaretacea" Shell Ring

By Marguerite Stix

Located in Troy, MI

books about shells. They founded the Stix Rare Shell Gallery in Greenwich Village, New York, in the 1960

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Marguerite Stix Double Shell Ring, Margaretacea
Marguerite Stix Double Shell Ring, Margaretacea

Marguerite Stix Double Shell Ring, Margaretacea

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

with her husband, of rare and unique shells in the 1960's. Both of them became avid collectors and 1968

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s
Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s

Karl Springer Rare Sea Shell Mirror, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells
Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells

Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of exceptionally large antique giant clam shells ‘Tridacna Gigas’, These are stunning

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Rare and Exquisite Fresh Water Shell Collection - A Natural Treasure!
Rare and Exquisite Fresh Water Shell Collection - A Natural Treasure!

Rare and Exquisite Fresh Water Shell Collection - A Natural Treasure!

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Own a piece of natural history with this stunning trio of genuine freshwater turtle shells! These

Category

20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Signed Binazzi Duck Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
Rare Signed Binazzi Duck Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

Rare Signed Binazzi Duck Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy

By Binazzi

Located in Vis, NL

Rare signed Binazzi Italy small duck trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Early Conneaut Glass Shell Chandelier
Rare Early Conneaut Glass Shell Chandelier

Rare Early Conneaut Glass Shell Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

1907 Makes this one of the earliest slip shade designs. Its a design crossover between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The finish, sockets and glass are beautiful and original. The quality...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

R&Y Augousti Penshell and Coconut Shell Rare Lidded Box Vintage
R&Y Augousti Penshell and Coconut Shell Rare Lidded Box Vintage

R&Y Augousti Penshell and Coconut Shell Rare Lidded Box Vintage

By R & Y Augousti

Located in North Miami, FL

. It is very rare. One never sees boxes with this London stamp. It usually says Paris. Very few pieces

Category

1990s English Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray
Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray

Rare 19th Century Japanese Inlaid Lacquer and Tortoise Shell Tea Tray

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This rare tray features a scalloped lacquer gallery edge surrounding a tortoise shell surface

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Coco de Mer Shell/Sculpture
Rare Vintage Coco de Mer Shell/Sculpture

Rare Vintage Coco de Mer Shell/Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Sensual, organic and rare is this form of the coco de mer shell. This is found only in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Seychellois Sculptures

Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880
Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880

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

CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag
CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag

CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag Features tortoise shell oversized chain link

Category

1990s Italian Novelty Bags

Mid Century Roseville Pottery Terra Cotta Conch Shell RARE
Mid Century Roseville Pottery Terra Cotta Conch Shell RARE

Mid Century Roseville Pottery Terra Cotta Conch Shell RARE

By Roseville Pottery

Located in Louisville, KY

This rare terra cotta colored conch shell planter by Roseville Pottery is a stunning example of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Crab & Shells Platter Thomas Sergent
19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Crab & Shells Platter Thomas Sergent

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Crab & Shells Platter Thomas Sergent

By Thomas Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Rare colorful Majolica Palissy Crab & Shells platter signed Thomas Sergent. Differents

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Mid Century Alpaca & Abalone shell salt & Pepper Shakers Rare
Mexican Mid Century Alpaca & Abalone shell salt & Pepper Shakers Rare

Mexican Mid Century Alpaca & Abalone shell salt & Pepper Shakers Rare

Located in San Diego, CA

Great elegant collectible salt & pepper shakers & tray with abalone shell and alpaca , Mexico 1970

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell

Located in Malibu, CA

unique and rare! The shell is in good vintage condition with the exception of some natural imperfections

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

David Webb Earrings Rare Find Gold Large Swirl Shell Earrings
David Webb Earrings Rare Find Gold Large Swirl Shell Earrings

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

Category

Late 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Pink Mid-century Biomorphic Modernist Clam Shell Ceramic Ashtray
Rare Pink Mid-century Biomorphic Modernist Clam Shell Ceramic Ashtray

Rare Pink Mid-century Biomorphic Modernist Clam Shell Ceramic Ashtray

Located in Van Nuys, CA

shell shape with a pink gloss finish interior and grey exterior. Stamped: "USA" Measurements: 3" Tall

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1970 Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Drafting Chair
Rare 1970 Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Drafting Chair

Rare 1970 Charles Eames Herman Miller Arm Shell Drafting Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Eames for Herman Miller. Orange upholstered fiberglass arm shell that swivels on an aluminum base

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell

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 Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup
Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup

Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture black or dark green Egg-shell pottery stem cup. This very

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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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.