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Rare French Teaching Jellyfish Poster, circa 1910
Rare French Teaching Jellyfish Poster, circa 1910

Rare French Teaching Jellyfish Poster, circa 1910

By Champenois

Located in New York, NY

life cycle of these sea creatures. In the days before slide projections these were hung at the

Category

Vintage 1910s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Jeweled Casket Featuring a Knight by Alfred Daguet
Jeweled Casket Featuring a Knight by Alfred Daguet

Jeweled Casket Featuring a Knight by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Wiscasset, ME

, album covers, and elements of desk sets. His delicately rendered images of flowers, birds, sea creatures

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Art Nouveau Table Top Mirror or Frame by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Table Top Mirror or Frame by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Wiscasset, ME

, album covers, and elements of desk sets. His delicately rendered images of flowers, birds, sea creatures

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1700s, oil on canvas
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1700s, oil on canvas

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1700s, oil on canvas

Located in Milan, IT

: she was a beautiful nereid (i.e. a marine deity) with whom Neptune, god of the seas, fell madly in

Category

18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Midcentury French Provençal Hand Painted Paulette Quinson Fish Plates, Set of 6
Midcentury French Provençal Hand Painted Paulette Quinson Fish Plates, Set of 6

Midcentury French Provençal Hand Painted Paulette Quinson Fish Plates, Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

colored ceramic plates are decorated with stylized swimming fish and other sea creatures, painted in black

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Amphora Majolica Vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1880
Amphora Majolica Vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1880

Amphora Majolica Vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, circa 1880

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

fantastic design with foliage and mystical depictions is highlighted by two mystical sea creatures who are

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Majolica

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Peridot, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Seahorse
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Peridot, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Seahorse

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Peridot, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Seahorse

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Weston, MA

Schlumberger was a master of bringing the natural world to life. Sea creatures, particularly the rare and

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Oroya’ Wrap Bracelet
TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Oroya’ Wrap Bracelet

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Oroya’ Wrap Bracelet

By Tzuri Gueta

Located in Atlanta, GA

organic shapes and sea creatures from the Mediterranean. Silicone is Gueta’s material of choice and the

Category

1990s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Annoushka Sapphire and Pearl Mermaid Pendant Charm
Annoushka Sapphire and Pearl Mermaid Pendant Charm

Annoushka Sapphire and Pearl Mermaid Pendant Charm

Located in London, GB

mystique of the mythical sea creature. Ideal for use as a pendant, this piece is a unique addition to any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Seashell Pattern Set of Twelve Plates.
Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Seashell Pattern Set of Twelve Plates.

Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Seashell Pattern Set of Twelve Plates.

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

. Fornasetti's whimsical and colourful Conchiglie pattern features a different sea creature filling the center

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Picart Le Doux Tapestry
Jean Picart Le Doux Tapestry

Jean Picart Le Doux Tapestry

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Winter Park, FL

colorful explosion of sea creatures, with Neptune’s fork bisecting the composition on the right. This is a

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

19th century English Victorian Carved Oak Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th century English Victorian Carved Oak Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th century English Victorian Carved Oak Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

“dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Hand carved acanthus bulbous shape legs~ ~Carved front FULL LENGTH dovetailed

Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Set of Plates with Mollusks
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Set of Plates with Mollusks

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Set of Plates with Mollusks

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Conchiglie pattern features a different sea creature filling the center well of each plate, surrounded by

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Oak High Back Bench with Storage and Coat Rack, circa 1900
Oak High Back Bench with Storage and Coat Rack, circa 1900

Oak High Back Bench with Storage and Coat Rack, circa 1900

Located in Evergreen, CO

medallions are crowned with urns and encircled with scrolled vines that terminate in sea creatures. Raised on

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Early 20th Century Belgian Benches

Materials

Oak

Twelve Framed 'Fairyland' Prints by E. Gertrude Thomson, 19th Century
Twelve Framed 'Fairyland' Prints by E. Gertrude Thomson, 19th Century

Twelve Framed 'Fairyland' Prints by E. Gertrude Thomson, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

. Depicting fairies in all sorts of positions getting up to mischief with insects, mushrooms and sea creatures

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Scarf Pavois 1964 Philippe Ledoux
Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Scarf Pavois 1964 Philippe Ledoux

Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Scarf Pavois 1964 Philippe Ledoux

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

, anchor and sea creatures. It has 'Hermes Paris' script and Ledoux signature in the center. Copyright

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1960s French Scarves

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Desk Table Renaissance Gothic
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Desk Table Renaissance Gothic

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Desk Table Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

flair and mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Fancy hand carved French gadrooning on the frieze

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base
Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

creatures around the island were killed during the time of the eruptions and their remains sank to the sea

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule End Cut Free Standing
Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule End Cut Free Standing

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule End Cut Free Standing

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

eruptions during the cretaceous period some 70 million years ago. Many of the smaller sea creatures around

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Other

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base
Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base

Madagascar Septarian Calcite Nodule Slab on Aluminum Base

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

creatures around the island were killed during the time of the eruptions and their remains sank to the sea

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Majolica Jardiniere "The Galleon" by WS&S, Bohemia, circa 1875
19th Century Majolica Jardiniere "The Galleon" by WS&S, Bohemia, circa 1875

19th Century Majolica Jardiniere "The Galleon" by WS&S, Bohemia, circa 1875

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

on an outstanding designed base with four mystical sea creatures. On the front of the galleon you

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica

Large Antique Silver Flagon Jug Budapest c. 1886 Austro - Hungarian
Large Antique Silver Flagon Jug Budapest c. 1886 Austro - Hungarian

Large Antique Silver Flagon Jug Budapest c. 1886 Austro - Hungarian

By Antal Bachruch

Located in London, GB

after a medieval dolphin design and the domed lid has an impressive finial and sea creature thumb piece

Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Utterly Fabulous Berlin Iron Earrings
Utterly Fabulous Berlin Iron Earrings

Utterly Fabulous Berlin Iron Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

choice, a sea creature, a bird cage a lily and its pod. As the original back to front ear pieces

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German Chandelier Earrings

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic
19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic

19th Century French Carved Oak Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

features Renaissance “dolphins” or sea creatures with meticulous carved scrolling~ ~Carved face medallions

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Piero Fornasetti Set of nine Plates in Early Conchiglie seashell pattern.
Piero Fornasetti Set of nine Plates in Early Conchiglie seashell pattern.

Piero Fornasetti Set of nine Plates in Early Conchiglie seashell pattern.

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

creature filling the center well of each plate, surrounded by assorted sea animals, shells, mollusks and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern
Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

". In the late 18th century all manner of marine ornaments including shells and sea creatures, whether

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Pearlware

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Renaissance flair and mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Fancy hand carved French gadrooning on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

flair & mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Fancy hand carved French foliate scrolls on the frieze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Vase
Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Vase

Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Vase

Located in London, GB

putti hold gilt bronze sea creatures in the crooks of their elbows. The vase is set on a splayed

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Wood Carved Mythical Animal Makara, Thailand, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Wood Carved Mythical Animal Makara, Thailand, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Wood Carved Mythical Animal Makara, Thailand, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

of different animals and sea creatures, are found throughout the art and architecture of South and

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Teak, Paint

19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Sofa Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Sofa Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Sofa Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Renaissance flair and mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Large carved stretcher provides stability and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Located in Shreveport, LA

each side, hand carved, baluster shape~ ~Renaissance flair and mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Green Man Carved Golden Oak Hall or Centre Table
19th Century Green Man Carved Golden Oak Hall or Centre Table

19th Century Green Man Carved Golden Oak Hall or Centre Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

and the feet are the heads and curved scaly bodies of Sea creatures they are joined with a chunky

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Antique 1850s Gothic Center Tables

Figurative Ceramic Vase Dragon Amphora Bohemia Jugendstil, circa 1901
Figurative Ceramic Vase Dragon Amphora Bohemia Jugendstil, circa 1901

Figurative Ceramic Vase Dragon Amphora Bohemia Jugendstil, circa 1901

By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

production series of vases decorated with fantastical sea creatures, dragons, snakes and other amphibians

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ ~Renaissance flair & mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet~ ~Fancy hand carved French gadrooning on the frieze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Pair of French Fireplace Chenets Mounted as Lamps
Mid-19th Century Pair of French Fireplace Chenets Mounted as Lamps

Mid-19th Century Pair of French Fireplace Chenets Mounted as Lamps

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century pair of fireplace chenets now mounted as lamps, French. Cherubs with sea creature

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large and Impressive Italian Carved Neptune Wall Sculpture or Fountain Spout
Large and Impressive Italian Carved Neptune Wall Sculpture or Fountain Spout

Large and Impressive Italian Carved Neptune Wall Sculpture or Fountain Spout

Located in Dallas, TX

the hair. Hidden within Neptune’s hair are two stylized dolphins that resemble mythical sea creatures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

to the legs. Renaissance flair, with detailed, carved mythical “dolphin” sea creature feet. Large

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Floor Standing Torcheres
Pair of Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Floor Standing Torcheres

Pair of Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Floor Standing Torcheres

Located in London, GB

central painted panels of mythological and fantasy scenes which depict putti, sea creatures and women in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Floor Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Bronze Mounted Ammonite Cluster
Bronze Mounted Ammonite Cluster

Bronze Mounted Ammonite Cluster

Located in London, GB

fossilised ammonite shells are the remains of ancient sea creatures that lived approximately 180 million

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Collectibles and Curiosities

Meissen Soup Tureen Swan Service
Meissen Soup Tureen Swan Service

Meissen Soup Tureen Swan Service

Located in New Orleans, LA

magnificent tureen boasts mythological figures, fantastical sea creatures, shells, lobster tails and flowers

Category

20th Century French Soup Tureens

Materials

Meissen

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Sea Creatures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sea creatures available for sale. The range of distinct sea creatures — often made from ceramic, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 36 antique and vintage sea creatures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Sea creatures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sea creatures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sea creatures over the years, but those made by Adam Henderson, Anst. v. C. Schach and C.A.S. Vietri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sea Creatures?

Prices for sea creatures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, sea creatures begin at $125 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.