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French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box
France, Later 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
French Modern Silvered Metal Shell Motif Mirror, Second Mirror Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Silvered Metal Shell Motif Mirror, Second Mirror Available
France, Circa 1960s
Each
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
carved from wood and features a shell motif at the top of each back. They give a somewhat Hollywood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Lourioux Porcelain Shell Bird Motif Le Faune Trinket Dish, France
By Louis Lourioux
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
gold-painted bow.
Marked at the bottom in gold:
Fireproof Porcelaine
Le Faune
Made in France
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Midcentury French Light Gray Blue Painted Curule Stool with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Midcentury French light gray blue painted curule stool with carved shell and foliage motifs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 18 in W 24 in D 18 in
French Louis XV style Bronze and frosted glass shell motif Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Very fine and unusual Antique bronze chandelier in the Greco-Roman neoclassical /Louis XV style distinguished by its frosted glass elements including downward facing bowl, spherical ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and features repousse floral and
Category
Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Gilded and Painted Mirror with Foliate Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt painted mirror! Crafted in France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Paint
H 64 in W 35 in D 3 in
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Shell and Coral Motif Silver Plated Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of silver plated French chandeliers with coral and shell motif throughout the body. The centre
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Magical Parian Porcelain Shell Motif Dish with Sculptural Putti
Located in Hopewell, NJ
a scalloped shell shaped dish.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th C. French Carved-Wood Mirror in Floral and Shell Motif w/Orig. Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirror, with floral and shell carved motif, is just over 5 feet in height, and just over 4 feet wide.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 60.75 in W 50.25 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Limoges French Porcelain Sea Shell Dish W/ Hand Painted Lily-of-The-Valley Motif
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Limoges white porcelain sea shell dish with hand painted lily-of-the-valley and butterfly design, c
Category
Mid-20th Century European International Style Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
R & Y Augousti Mosaic Tray in Tiger Pen Shell with Butterfly Motif, circa 2000
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
R & Y Augousti tray in exotic tiger pen shell featuring stripe design in hues of black, brown, and
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
H 2.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.75 in
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
back. Carved shell detail on seat back and carved cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
H 43 in W 21 in D 20 in
Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A lovely, antique corner sink of French marble. Its shell motif gives the impression that it was
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Stone Sinks
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French brass firedogs with pierced shell motif to base. Foliage body with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Walnut Rococo Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
French influence of the shell motif hence the colloquialism ~ rococo. The exuberant acanthus plumes and
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Painted French Louis XVI 18th Century Cupboard Buffet with Shell Motif
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
/sideboard) featuring lovely shell motif painted decoration with two drawers and decorated cupboard doors
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Pine
Antique Mirror with Shell and Leaf Motif, 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning antique mirror with shell motif and Chapeau de Gendarme crest. Delicate spirals of leaves
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Christian Dior 2 Piece Resin and Goldtone Shell Motif Necklace Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Richmond, VA
A large resin and goldtone necklace that can be converted into a brooch by removing the chain. The brooch and clip earrings are hammered on the back and have a Christian Dior Parfum...
Category
20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Resin
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Rococo Candlesticks Converted to Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze Louis XV style candlesticks with ornate scrolling design and shell motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Shell Motif Framed Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mercury Mirror framed with detailed motif of vairious sea shells.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Shell
antique French mirror with shell motif
Located in Houston, TX
Original mirror with all origianl moldings and carvings. It would be nice for coastal or seaside residence.
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Early 20th c French Gilded Shell Motif Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional water gilded, shell motif wood framed mirror.
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
White Shell Motif Round Plaster Frame Mirror, France, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury French round plaster mirror with decorative shell motif frame.
Patina of shades of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plaster
Pewter Scallop Shell Motif Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A decorative pair of two-arm pewter sconces in a scallop shell motif. Makers stamp on reverse.
Category
20th Century French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pewter
Large Cast Brass Benitier Shell Motif Vide Poche, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A large Benitier shell in cast brass with original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
René Lalique Coquilles Bowl Blue Opalescent Shell Motif French Circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
motif of scallop shells. Model no. 3200. Etched R. Lalique France and numbered to base.
Literature
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
19th Century Gilt Wood Horizontal Shell Motif Diamond Dust Mirror France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Horizontal Rectangular Giltwood French Mantle Mirror with Shell Sun King Motif in grotto-style
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco carved bronze tray with shell handles and etched
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French LXV Commode w/Rococo Shell Motif & Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking vintage French Louis XV or Rococo style 4 drawer commode with simple but, elegant
Category
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Majolica sea shell and coral motif bowl
Located in New York, NY
Majolica sea shell and coral motif bowl
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Majolica
18th Century French Carved Oak Painted Wall Sculpture with Center Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
, France, circa 1780, the Louis XV wall hanging sculpture features a large shell motif at the pediment
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 24 in W 34.5 in L 24 in
Mid-Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Piano Grotto Stool with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
"rocaille" or shell-shaped motif over an adjustable swivel mechanism for comfortable seating. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Materials
Chestnut
H 23 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
scroll motifs including a larger shell in the center, and acanthus leaves on the sides. The pitched back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Music Stands
Materials
Walnut
Hand Carved French Limestone Wall Fountain with Shell Motif and Sloped Shoulders
Located in Dallas, TX
shell with a floral accent.
Completely carved by hand in Provence, this French limestone wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fountains
Materials
Limestone
H 58.75 in W 66 in D 37.75 in
Limestone Mantel with Shell and Palmette Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This limestone mantel features details a sturdy base an detailed carving.
Measurements: 69.5'' W x 24'' D x 53.5'' H
Firebox: 42.5'' H x 51'' W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique mantel mirror was crafted in France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Giltwood
H 47.5 in W 55.5 in D 6 in
Pair of 19th Century French Silvered Brass Repousse Mirrors with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
, brass mirror has a frame with a silver finish and features a repousse shell motif on the top with two
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Jardiniere with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this unique and elegant carved jardiniere. Crafted in France circa 1780, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Églomisé Mirrored Panels with Shell Motif
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of églomisé gilt etched glass mirrored panels with shell motif from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Foliate Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt mirror! Crafted in France, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
H 45 in W 29.25 in D 5 in
Large 19th century gilded over mantle shell motif
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Fabulous 19th century gilded over mantle mirror , lovely shell motif to the cresting
French circa
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Bracket with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
fruit motifs, and embellished with a center shell cartouche. The heavy console is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Brackets
Materials
Walnut
H 23.5 in W 20 in D 9 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Painted and Gilt Wall Sculpture with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
1780, the large Louis XV wall hanging sculpture features a large shell motif at the bottom flanked by
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 3.5 in
World War I French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vase with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
France, dated 1918. Made of brass, the artillery shell casing vase feature repousse floral and leaf decor
Category
Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
19th Century, French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Gilt Mirror with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
fruitwood mirror features high relief, carved shell and floral motifs and decorative beads around the walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 41 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Shell Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden three-seat sofa from the 19th century with cabriole legs and new
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 72 in D 34 in
18th Century Louis XV Mirror with Shell Motif in Crown
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Louis XV mirror with shell motif in crown. Original glass and traces of paint and gilt.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Vintage French Nautillus Shell Wall Shelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1920's French painted shell motif wall bracket. Fabulous display for that special something
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Brackets
19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Carved Shell & Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique wall mirror was crafted in France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape and over
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Giltwood
H 61.75 in W 33.25 in D 5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mirror with Shell and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique wall mirror was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The large mirror is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Giltwood
H 60.5 in W 33 in L 60.5 in
Carved Mirror with Two Angels and Shell Motifs at Top and Bottom
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved mirror with two angels, swags and fruit details.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Mirror with Carved Shell and Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
a large cartouche shell at the pediment flanked with carved grape and vine motifs on both sides, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Giltwood
H 49 in W 31 in L 49 in
Small Bamboo Table with Decoupage Shells
Located in New York, NY
A charming 19th century two-tier rectangular table in beautiful bamboo with recent shell motif
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage French Garden Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational vintage French garden table with a shell motif. Wonderfully constructed with a coade
Category
Early 20th Century French Gueridon
Materials
Stone
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