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...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca 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.Discover our curated collect...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, 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...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70'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...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, 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...
Shell, Abalone, Glass, Alpaca
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and 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.Discover our curated collect...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
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. Discover our curated collec...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood
1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup
Located in Marbella, ES
A decorative arrangement of natural seashells presented in an elegant silver-plated metal cup with delicate ornamental engraving. The set brings together various shells of diverse sh...
Metallic Thread
Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...
Silver
Large Brass Hollywood Regency Seashell Nautilus
Located in New York, NY
Large brass nautilus from the 1970s, hand polished finish, 12" wide. Made in Korea.
Brass
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Brass Seashell Cachepot Jardinière Plant Holder
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and incredibly chic plant holder. This beautiful piece is rendered as a seashell. This mid-century piece is completed in brass and brings old Hollywood style to mind. The ...
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Tray, Amber with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1980s
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...
Shell, Murano Glass
Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, circa 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...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
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...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Midcentury Abalone Shell Photo Frame, Circular Design, 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.Discover our curated collect...
Shell, Abalone, Alpaca
Seashell Natural Tonna Galea, Circa 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural Tona galea seashell, Organic Modern style, Indo-Pacific, circa early-20th century. A beautifully preserved Tonna galea seashell in white and warm neutral tones. T...
Shell
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Sailors Valentine Ship Anchor
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual vintage Sailors valentine in the form of a ship anchor ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells with a leather hanging strap.
Leather, Organic Material
Antique Long Black Lacquered Ruyi Scepter Inlaid with Seashell
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Black Lacquered Ruyi Scepter Inlaid with Seashell. Amazing handcrafted antique tuyi with hundreds of carved and trimmed seashells depicting floral patterns, and inlaid into a...
Wood
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...
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Carved Hardwood Seashells
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb pair of large antique carved hardwood seashells. In an impressive scale, these wooden decorative pieces are depictions of a conch (left) and fig shell (right), showcasi...
Wood, Hardwood
Seguso Seashell Murano Glass Gold Leaf Inclusions, 1950, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Seashell Murano glass gold leaf inclusions, 1950, Italy.
Murano Glass
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The entire shell fully cased in ...
Silver
1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch shells, and mother-of-pearl, arranged in the form of three-dimensional floral bouquets...
Metal
1990s Decorative Composition of Seashells in a Mercury Glass Cup
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant marine decorative arrangement composed of a carefully selected selection of shells, conches, and coral fragments, arranged in an antique blown glass goblet with a crackled me...
Shell, Glass
Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Made in Italy. Deposita. NI / 04...
Shell, Wood
Italian 19th Century Marble Statue of a Girl with a Seashell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning museum quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of a girl with a seashell on her original pedestal. The statue is raised by its original pedestal column wi...
Carrara Marble
One of a Kind Seashell and Citrine And Quartz Crystal
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful spider sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base. Artistically embedded with citrine and Quartz crystal pieces that make a beautiful object of art for displa...
Coral, Rock Crystal
Japanese FF Fitz And Floyd Hand Painted Ceramic Nautilus Seashell Planter 1980
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in London, GB
Hollywood Regency vintage hand painted Nautilus ceramic planter, footed Bowl, bathroom accessory, centerpiece or nautical sculpture. Made in Japan in circa 1980. Signed. In very good...
Ceramic
Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually. Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00 (SOLD) Top...
Metal
Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped Federico Buccellati 999. Left: H: 4 W: 8 D: 5.5 $2,700.00 Right: H: 2.5 W: 4.5 D: 3.5 $1...
Silver
Italian 19th Century Statue of a Lady Holding a Seashell, Signed Gabrieli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming Italian 19th century plaster statue of a beautiful young lady holding up a large seashell signed Gabrieli. The statue is raised by a circular base with a terrain like desi...
Plaster
Continental 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of a Maiden Holding a Seashell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality Continental 19th century patinated bronze statue of a beautiful maiden holding a seashell signed Schnider. The Bronze is raised by a circular base with a grass like de...
Bronze
Pair of Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...
Stone, Metal
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for...
Brass
Set of 5 Large Natural Nautical Seashells Coastal Beach House Organic Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful collection of five large natural seashells featuring dramatic sculptural forms, thick construction, and distinctive wavy ridges. These impressive shells display wonderful n...
Shell
Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. The combination of the glittery silver pyrite and the alluring shape of the black coral creates a sculptural ...
Coral, Pyrite
Augusto Ortega Escobedo '1914-1995, Mexican' Abstract Onyx Stone Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful abstract seashell form sculpture in onyx by the Mexican sculptor, Augusto Ortega Escobedo (1914-1995).
Onyx
Serge Mansau, Freeze-Frame Number 2 Light Sculpture, France 2000s
By Serge Mansau
Located in PARIS, FR
Made of glass simulations of a flowing riverbed, covered by plant life made of wood and seashells. The sculpture lights up. In very good condition.
Glass, Wood
Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Large Circular Collage Wall Sculpture
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Monrovia, CA
Marquis collection of Beverly hills large circular collage of inlaid natural fossils, stones and seashells wall art sculpture. This large gorgeous piece of wall art by marquis col...
Stone
Gabriella Binazzi, Swan Trinket Bowl, c.1960's
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large scale swan trinket ball in silver plated metal and brass, with a large seashell. This great sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi Italian c.1960's
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Blue Rim Gold Flecks Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell shape bowl / sculpture. Attributed to the Barovier and Toso company.
Gold Leaf
Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso company.
Gold Leaf
$335Sale Price|33% Off
Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company.
Gold Leaf
$335Sale Price|33% Off
Murano Red White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso company.
Gold
White Turned Wood Wall Shelves for Vases, Sculpture, Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set can be used to display vases, sculpture, decorative objects, seashells (demonstrated), etc.
Wood
Matthew Solomon, White and Blue Tulips with Bees on Seashell, US, Circa 2018
By Matthew Solomon
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary glazed porcelain sculpture by Matthew Solomon. Unique piece, signed and dated. Using fine porcelain and glazes he crafted himself, Matthew Solomon translated the unruly...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$9,700
Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hudson, NY
Large seashell sculpture design by Gunnar Nylund made by Rörstrand in Sweden, circa 1960 signed on the bottom size with the pedestal.
Wall Sculpture, Concrete Gray Convex Nature-Inspired, Seashell
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Arapeda" is a sculpture inspired by pleated shells encrusted with various concretions. It receives life and carries it. "Arapeda" is made from sand-tinted concrete, pressed in a los...
Concrete
Unavailable|$1,480
Vintage Licio Zanetti Murano Seashell Clear Glass Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Naples, FL
This beautiful vintage Murano figurine by Licio Zanetti features a stunning clear glass sculpture of a seashell. Handmade in Italy, this piece is signed by the artist and is a wonde...
Art Glass
Dreamcatcher - Red Seashell in The Garden 180 cm
Located in Miami, FL
Unique artwork, one of one Medium: Resinglass, ink, paper, Murano crystal with copper red inlay Biography: Italian artist Annaluigia Boretto's dreamy sculptures enchant onlookers by...
Glass, Resin, Ink, Plexiglass, Paper
Unavailable|$3,800
Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust
By Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic neoclassical bust of a Greek goddess has been encrusted with seashells and is very much in the taste of pieces coveted by the iconic designer Tony Duquette. The piece h...
Concrete
Sterling Silver and Seashell Sculptures by Allan Adler
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two hand wrought sterling silver, seashell, and black marble sculptures by Allan Adler.
Nautical Polished Brass Seashell Ashtray Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Nautical polished brass ashtray seashell sculpture. Coastal Tabacco Accessories all handmade.
Brass
Sold|$650 / set
Whimsy Nautilus Shell Decorative Object
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of beautiful hand crafted Whimsy Nautilus topped seashell sculptures. Created by a local Tampa artist we carry exclusive in our shop.
Shell
Sold|$4,700
Large Seashell Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large mid century seashell wall sculpture crafted in fiberglass in its iconic form with a pearlized lacquered finish.
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces 1950s Brass Art
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Italian wall sconces 1950s brass art, seashell sculpture made entirely of brass.
Brass
Mid Century Brass and Seashell Bird Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Heron or Stork sculpture crafted in brass and featuring a nautilus shell body in the style of Binazzi.
Brass
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.