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Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell. Amazing and traditional old technic handcrafted antique box with hundreds of carved and trimmed seashells depicting floral pa...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with carved seashell motifs, dovetail construction in the corners, brass hardware and unusual stepped feet.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design
Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Located in New York, NY

A porcelain jewelry, ashtray, or soap dish, in the style of the Qing Dynasty, circa mid-20th century, China. This footed porcelain dish has a scallop seashell shape in a bright yello...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Located in Yardley, PA

The teal cabinet is filled with seashells, coral and heirloom china. On the floor is an elaborate rug with cranes and stripes of joyful color.

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2010s Impressionist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood
Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning Porcelain/Bone China Centerpiece of Seashell form, perfect for an elegant coastal chic interior, a rare collector's piece by Wedgwood, made in the Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting two peacocks and flowers.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

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Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England
Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring

By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum

1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit

1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...

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1970s American Swimwear

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany
Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

$3,800 / item

H 17.5 in W 74 in D 14 in

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

$7,951 / item

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Evening Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Munich, DE

"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...

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1990s Italian Skirts

Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR

Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR The dress is a runway sample and missing size and fabric tags. Measurements: Bust 32" Waist 24" Estimated to...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 14 silk plunging gold star print layered dress gown
Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 14 silk plunging gold star print layered dress gown

Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 14 silk plunging gold star print layered dress gown

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Diane Von Furstenberg Tamara full length gown from Fall 2014 Dark blue with gold star print Wrap style dress with plunging neckline and short puff sleeves Ties at the back or the fro...

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2010s Chinese Evening Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S
CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S

CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00244 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Silk Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10
Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10

Marchesa pink strapless wedding bustier silk layered dress gown with train 10

By Marchesa

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A incredibly dreamy dress by Marchesa in soft petal pink Strapless cut with an inner boned corset that zips up separately inside the dress Composed of four layers ...

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Seashell China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seashell China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seashell China — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer seashell China, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each seashell China bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seashell China over the years, but those crafted by Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell and Pol Chambost are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Seashell China?

Prices for a seashell China start at $165 and top out at $195,987 with the average selling for $3,400.