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Maitland-Smith Shark Skin Cigar Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Water Mill, NY
Shark skin cedar cigar box with bronze feet and shaking hands cover lift.
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20th Century American Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Maitland-Smith Shark Skin Cigar Box
Maitland-Smith Shark Skin Cigar Box
H 7.5 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
1870s Red Lacquered and Shark Skin Decorated Yumu Wood Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
shark skin. Shanxi province origin. Has been Refinished inside out down the road.
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Schumacher Suwon Sisal Wallpaper in Shark Skin
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This classic, refined sisal wallcovering is notable for its unique depth, elegant texture and luminous sheen. • Sold in 8 yard increments. • Match: Random
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Wallpaper

Materials

Grasscloth

SUPER RARE ANTIQUE SHAGREEN (SHARK SKIN) BURR WALNUT MUSICAL JEWELLERY PIANO BOx
Located in GB
better example of this type of box! Shagreen is Shark or Mantaray skin, the internals are burr walnut
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Antique 1880s British Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Shagreen

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHAGREEN SHARK SKiN VESTA CASE FOR SMALL MATCHES ETC
Located in GB
are aware is sharkskin and Ray Skin, very collectable The condition is stunning, its been lightly
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Antique 1880s European High Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1900 Shargreen cigarette box present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927 A very rare good looking a...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco chairs, covered in shark skin with ivory like accents. Measures: Width 25
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen

Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
Leleu Art Deco Decorative Chairs
H 23 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of Desk Accessories Faux Shagreen Sharkor Ray Skin Pen Pot & Desk Tidy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of desk accessories in Faux Shargeen shark skin
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Fabric

DECORATIVE SUiTE OF SIX SHAGREEN SHARK RAY SKIN DRAWER DESK CUPBOARD HANDLES
Located in GB
shark skin I bought these with a view to using them on a project but I have gone another way so these
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather

Suite of Six Shark Manta Ray Shagreen Upholstered Contemporary Drawer Handles
Located in GB
. Shagreen is super collectable, it is basically manta ray or shark skin. I bought these with a view to
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20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Davos Art Deco Glass Vase by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
glass. The decor is inspired the the Atom's split or by the Shark's skin which was very fashionable
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

High table 1935 by A. Chanaux and J.M. Frank, Ed. Ecart Intl., France circa 2000
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International
Located in Paris, FR
patterns, particularly in veneers, including snake and shark skin. His work became widely known in the
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Wenge

Shark on Formaldehyde Side Table, Taxidermy
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing our extraordinary Shark-in-Formaldehyde Sidetable—a true masterpiece of art and
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Late 20th Century Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Glass

Shark on Formaldehyde Side Table, Taxidermy
Shark on Formaldehyde Side Table, Taxidermy
H 14.38 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
"1928" coffee table, by A. Chanaux &J-M. Frank, Ed. Ecart Int. France circa 2000
By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
in veneers, including snake and shark skin. His work became widely known in the 1930s. He is known
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1990s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no
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Antique 1750s English George II Globes

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

Edra “Shark” Sofa Chaise, in Jet Black Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
example of the “Shark” Sofa, from the world renown Italian furniture house of Edra. As you will no
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2010s Sofas

Materials

Wool

Edra “Shark” Sofa Chaise, in Jet Black Wool
Edra “Shark” Sofa Chaise, in Jet Black Wool
H 33.86 in W 102.37 in D 61.03 in
English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
) dated 1719 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

Print of a Guitarfish, Common Torpedo, Stingray & Devil fish or Giant Devil Ray
Located in Langweer, NL
unique combination of a shark-like body with a flattened ray-like form, displaying its pointed snout
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Located in Northampton, GB
consisting of rough untanned skin, historically shark or ray. Bridge, the game Bridge was derived from the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
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H 3 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
from the rough skin from Sharks or Rays, but in modern times from farmed fish. 183 pages, with text in
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20th Century Books

Materials

Other

Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
Galuchat by Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini (Book)
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H 11.66 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Writing Table Desk with Single-Drawer
Located in GB
you who aren’t familiar is shark or ray skin. There are reproductions skins available however these
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20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shagreen

Pair of Original Shagreen Gilt Metal Large Side Coffee End Tables
Located in GB
. Shagreen for those of you who aren’t familiar is Shark or Ray skin. There are reproductions skins available
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20th Century English Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Shagreen

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H 30.75 in W 65.75 in D 27.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Paris, FR
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Art Deco Mahogany and Galuchat Cabinet
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Located in Oakland, CA
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Shagreen Magnifying Glass
Located in London, GB
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Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable early 20th-century Shargreen Shark skin
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Stunning Contemporary Grey Shagreen Shark / Ray Skin Oval Coffee Table
Located in GB
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Stunning Vintage Shagreen Upholstered Flamed Hardwood Side Table Sized Chest
Located in GB
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Located in Fukuoka, JP
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Pocket Globe John and William Cary, London, 1791
By Cary’s
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18th Century English Pocket Globe by John and William Cary, 1791
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case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are various gaps in the original paint on the
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Globes

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

French Walnut Art Deco Period Desk C.1930
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
hardware; original ‘shagreen’ or shark / ray skin writing surface.   
Category

Vintage 1930s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Galuchat, Lison de Caunes & Jean Perfettini, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
definitive book on shagreen/galuchat with 184 pages illustrated of objects and furniture made from the shark
Category

20th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

Easy Come, Easy Go Elvis Presley 1967 Original Theatrical Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
comedy ("Excitement! Adventure under the sea!"; "Scuba-divin'... Singin'... Swingin'..."; "Skin-diving
Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

White and Gold Speck Shagreen Leather Side Chairs by Fendi Casa
By Fendi Casa, Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather with flecks of gold tone. The incredible shagreen leather resembles shark and stingray skin with
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Karl Springer Writing Desk Shagreen Top and Ivory Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ideas, forms and materials. Mr. Springer was credited with reviving shagreen, the rough skin of an
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer

Faux Shark Skin Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Faux Shark Skin Console Table.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables

Faux Shark Skin Console Table
Faux Shark Skin Console Table
H 35 in W 88 in D 41 in
Shark Skin Inlaid Two-Level Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Shark Skin inlaid two level blanket chest with brass fittings.
Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Shark Skin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shark skin available at 1stDibs. Each shark skin for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, metal and shagreen. Your living room may not be complete without a shark skin — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A shark skin, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shark skin has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by HOLLY HUNT, Asprey International Limited and Maitland Smith are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shark Skin?

Prices for a shark skin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $128 and can go as high as $7,078, while the average can fetch as much as $2,883.