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Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940. A fine example of Swedish design
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
. Shell-back chairs.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly
Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite circa 1930. Good quality suite comprising of a sofa and 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
H 34.75 in W 40 in D 27 in
Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare shell back lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, love heart shape
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs, a pair, offer a bold and elegant
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite circa 1950. Elegant lounge suite to give any
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Single Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chair
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chair Offered is a vintage Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of three Regency period Mahogany Gillow Shell backed hall chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Postmodern Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs. With their unique
Category

Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs. Offered is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A large late 19th C. Shell back designed Adult wicker rocker and matching Childs rocker by the
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs Offered is a vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Restored Art Deco Rattan Shell Back Rattan Sectional Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back seat around the perimeter
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian 1950’s shell back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Scandinavian designed armchairs circa 1950. Shell shaped backs with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Lovely Painted Distressed Iron Shell Back Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stylish off white painted iron sconces having zinc color underneath and a handsome distressed patina. Each sconce has two arms and custom shades.
Category

1990s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elegant mid-20th century pair of boudoir occasional chairs with a sweeping shell shaped back. These
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan / Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Original upholstery looks pretty nice. May
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Cut-Out Sequin Shell
Located in Alford, MA
An unusual example of the beaded shells produced in Hong Kong during the 1950s and '60s, this
Category

1960s Hong Kong Camisoles and Shell Tops

Sonia Rykiel Black Zippered Back Sleeveless Evening Top
Located in New York, NY
Sonia Rykiel black zippered back sleeveless top is accented with "SR" in rhinestones on one
Category

1990s French Camisoles and Shell Tops

Roberto Cavalli Bold Floral Print Tank with Tie Back Feature
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli bold floral print stretch top has metal hardware in front and a "tie back" feature
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Red Semi Sheer Mesh Short Sleeve Shell Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
on back of garment. Opaque vertical red lines cover most of mesh portion. Design extends slightly
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Trianon Shell Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gracefully curved shell earrings by Trianon. The primary stone is mother of pearl with a subtle
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Trianon Shell Earrings
Trianon Shell Earrings
H 0.5 in W 0.88 in L 1.13 in
THE ROW black XL bow tie back high low hem spaghetti strap cami tank top US0 XS
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THE ROW black XL bow tie back high low hem spaghetti strap cami tank top US0 XS Reference: KEDG
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Camisoles and Shell Tops

Valentin Magro Gold Shell Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully sculptured and textured shell earrings by Valentin Magro. They are 18 karat gold with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Valentin Magro Gold Shell Earrings
Valentin Magro Gold Shell Earrings
Free Shipping
W 1 in L 1.13 in
Contemporary MAZ Topaz and Shell Earrings
By Maz
Located in Dubai, DU
These undulating 14KT earrings are one of the fun pieces we’ve had the pleasure of acquiring. Taking an artful twist on the oceanic motif. Set with quatrefoil of heart-shaped blue to...
Category

1990s North American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Shell Earrings with Cabochon Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
earrings have Omega backs, but posts can be added for pierced ears. The shells measure approximately 30 mm
Category

1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel and Diamond Shell Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Darnestown, MD
The addition of diamonds makes these Schlumberger enamel shell shaped earrings dressier than usual
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Shell Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A Beautiful and Gorgeous Shell earrings made in 18k gold with diamonds . Diamond weight in the
Category

2010s Indian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Shell Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Shell Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
No Reserve
W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.99 in
Emilio Pucci Silk Print Camisole 8
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, pale green & purple at the front. The back & straps are knit rayon in white. Marked size 8, the back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2012 Purple halter neck silk top
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, IT
top - Open back - Concealed zip back closure - Spring Summer 2012 - Removed size label Size
Category

2010s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

rare CHANEL 98A Karl Lagerfeld Runway Vintage CC logo lace cami skirt set FR40 L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
strip of fabric which drapes down the side. The top, which fastens in the back with snaps. Made in
Category

1990s French Camisoles and Shell Tops

PRADA 2018 blue brown black logo crochet knit cropped tank top IT36 XXS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Extra Details: PRADA logo knitted at back left hem. Made in: Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

new CELINE Vintage Y2K yellow Triomphe logo studded cami tank top M
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Extra Details: CELINE logo attached at back. Made in: France CONDITION: Condition: New with tags
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Camisoles and Shell Tops

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Black Silver Metallic Athletic Jersey Patch Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
. Silver-gray metallic embroidered stars and moon patches at back of top; silver-gray metallic embroidered
Category

Early 2000s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
ball buttons up the back. Amazing colorful top that looks great with shorts, jeans or trousers. In
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Nobu Nakano Asymmetric top
Located in New York, NY
Nobu Nakano Asymmetric-cut style top measures 20" in front, 22 in back. There are hidden buttons
Category

1990s Japanese Camisoles and Shell Tops

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Multi-Colored Floral Silk Crepe di Chine blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
crepe de chine. The neck neck has a single button clousure. The front measures 19", back is 20 1/2
Category

1970s Camisoles and Shell Tops

Nautilus Shell in a Tree with Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortoise shell back.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

ArtNouveau Antique Dutch Pearl Inlaid Sterling FloralMotif ScrewBack Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These signed antique Art-Nouveau period abalone shell sterling-silver screw-back earrings carry the
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of cameo gold filled earrings. They are 1940s screw back earrings a pair of carved
Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold-filled

Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
Cameo Gold Filled Earrings
No Reserve
H 0.88 in W 0.63 in D 0.75 in
Maz Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings, 2.25 Carats
By Maz
Located in London, GB
. Louis Mazza was a descendant of a family of jewellers, with roots dating back almost two centuries. The
Category

1990s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K Gold Earrings Iconic Design Signature Green Gold
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Miami, FL
. Classic shell and 'caviar' simulate swirled shells with a row of center spheres. No longer produced
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Studio Greytak 'Pearl Earrings On Cactus Amethyst' With Labradorite & Moonstone
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
mechanisms. When an irritant enters a mollusk’s shell, the creature inside surrounds the invader with living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Labradorite, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, 24k Gold, Silver

1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Wonderful 1920s shell back swivel chairs. Hand carved walnut frame, with an inlay of pearls in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs
1920s Artdeco walnut shell armchairs
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 22.45 in
Montis Back Me Up Armchair in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered shell/ back: Miller 30 Upholstered Seat : S10 Kvadrat Maple 112 Legs: black Pull up
Category

2010s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Montis Back Me Up Armchair in Stock
Montis Back Me Up Armchair in Stock
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian Grotto, giltwood and polychrome shell back, seahorse sides and dolphin armrest in giltwood
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
The Grotto Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional model Grotto chair, the scallop shell back to scallop shell seat connected with
Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

The Grotto Chair
The Grotto Chair
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs. Circa 1820 English.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cocktail chairs. This pair of vintage chairs feature an off white shell
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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Shell Back For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell back you’re looking for. Each shell back for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a shell back, we have 196 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell back, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell back bearing Hollywood Regency, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shell back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shell Back?

The average selling price for a shell back at 1stDibs is $2,684, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.