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Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck
Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

By Maison Franck

Located in Wijnegem, BE

Pair of unique display cases in Louis XV style, made in tortoiseshell and gilt wood by Maison Franck. Equipped with 3 glass shelves. These cabinets were custom ordered at the time. T...

Category

Vintage 1910s Belgian Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Postmodern Signed and Framed Lithograph Titled “Shell”
Postmodern Signed and Framed Lithograph Titled “Shell”

Postmodern Signed and Framed Lithograph Titled “Shell”

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Excellent vintage postmodern framed and signed lithograph titles “Shell”. Displays a brilliant blue and light brown design centering a conch shell.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Prints

Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin
Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin

Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin. The masterfully sculpted shell displays a most elegant smooth carved interior with a won...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin
Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin

Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful Italian 17th century Baroque Period Gris St. Anne marble carved shell sink/basin. The masterfully sculpted shell displays a most elegant smooth carved interior with a won...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell
Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell

Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood Conch Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The socle supports the upright standing Conch Shell displaying a patinated Wood body with Giltwood trim and scrolled accents.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on Classic Wood Base, 1990
Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on Classic Wood Base, 1990

Decorative Centerpiece with Natural Shells on Classic Wood Base, 1990

Located in Marbella, ES

Each shell displays variations unique to nature, making this composition a one-of-a-kind piece with a strong aesthetic personality.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

One of a Pair of Decorative Shell Topiary Arrangements - Sold Individually
One of a Pair of Decorative Shell Topiary Arrangements - Sold Individually

One of a Pair of Decorative Shell Topiary Arrangements - Sold Individually

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is one of a striking pair of handcrafted decorative shell arrangements displayed in classic urn-form planters.

Category

20th Century American Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is in great vintage condition, with the natural shells displaying minor scuffs and age-appropriate variations that serve as a beautiful authentic patina, highlighting its handcraf...

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

This carving has good detail and believed to be made by a local, non guild craftsman, Oval the piece measures 2-1/4 x 1-7/8 inches including the decorative frame of hand-etched ribb...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

MAZ 14K Gold Carved Conch Shell Pink Tourmaline Earrings
MAZ 14K Gold Carved Conch Shell Pink Tourmaline Earrings

MAZ 14K Gold Carved Conch Shell Pink Tourmaline Earrings

By Maz

Located in Miami, FL

Each earring features a beautifully carved spiral conch shell displaying luminous natural iridescence, accented with applied gold elements that appear to flow organically across the ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Native Mid Century Spiny Oyster Shell Sterling Silver Pendant & Earrings Set
Native Mid Century Spiny Oyster Shell Sterling Silver Pendant & Earrings Set

Native Mid Century Spiny Oyster Shell Sterling Silver Pendant & Earrings Set

Located in Addison, TX

The spiny oyster shell displays attractive natural variation in orange, red, yellow, white, and purple-maroon tones.

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Taxco Mexico Brass & Abalone Shell Mosaic Jewelry Box, Mid-Century
Vintage Taxco Mexico Brass & Abalone Shell Mosaic Jewelry Box, Mid-Century

Vintage Taxco Mexico Brass & Abalone Shell Mosaic Jewelry Box, Mid-Century

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

An exceptional Mid-Century handcrafted jewelry box from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a substantial brass case clad in meticulously hand-cut abalone shell mosaic. The shimmering shell dis...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display

Located in Charleston, SC

You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But this one sits in s planter which is also made of capiz.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Trianon 3.90 Carat Emerald Citrine Conus Shell 18K Gold Ear Clips, 1980s
Trianon 3.90 Carat Emerald Citrine Conus Shell 18K Gold Ear Clips, 1980s

Trianon 3.90 Carat Emerald Citrine Conus Shell 18K Gold Ear Clips, 1980s

By Trianon

Located in Miami, FL

Each elongated shell displays distinctive cream and warm russet striations, embellished with individually bezel-set gemstones.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element
Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Wood and Giltwood architectural element

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The socle supports the upright standing Conch like Shell displaying a patinated off white wood body with Giltwood trim and scrolled accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces – Set of Three, 1970s
Vintage Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces – Set of Three, 1970s

Vintage Italian Capiz Shell Wall Sconces – Set of Three, 1970s

Located in Hannover, DE

The translucent Capiz shells display their characteristic iridescent, softly golden shimmer, revealing the natural beauty of the material.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s
Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s

Large Decorative Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Lidded Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The oversized shell displays beautiful organic contours and luminous flashes of pink, green, and blue, making each example entirely unique.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Seashells Natural, Set of 4
Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

These are authentic, natural‑surface cowries, retaining their original matte exterior. Each shell displays the cowrie's signature domed form and distinctive toothed ventral aperture.

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller
Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller

Eames Elephant Hide Grey DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Base by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early production Eames fiberglass armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, shown here in the Elephant Hide Gray colorway with original black Eiffel base. The she...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Scallop Shell hoop drop earrings Natural Blue Topaz Gems 14k White Gold Jewelry
Scallop Shell hoop drop earrings Natural Blue Topaz Gems 14k White Gold Jewelry

Scallop Shell hoop drop earrings Natural Blue Topaz Gems 14k White Gold Jewelry

Located in Jaipur, IN

Setting Type: Secure bezel setting positioned directly at the heart of the shell motif. Shell Design: Two sculpted scallop or fan shells displaying realistic vertical ridge engravin...

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Model 416 Chairs by Wim Rietveld & André Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set Of 4, 1957
Model 416 Chairs by Wim Rietveld & André Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set Of 4, 1957

Model 416 Chairs by Wim Rietveld & André Cordemeyer for Gispen, Set Of 4, 1957

By Gispen, André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Fully original condition with an authentic patina. The shells display some cracks, discoloration, and general wear consistent with age and use, while retaining their overall beauty a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

Located in London, GB

19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk-art hand-crafted example of a seashell diorama.

Category

Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller
1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller

1960s Eames Lounge and Ottoman in Rosewood, Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Raleigh, NC

Second generation Eames lounge chair and ottoman dating to the early 1960s, executed in rosewood with black leather upholstery. Rosewood shells display the layered plywood construct...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930
Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930

Large Vintage Bamileke Elephant Mask, Cameroon, Decorative, Tribal, Circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Exceptional tribal decorative piece, adorned with period coins and shells Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Enthusiastically carved and decorated ebonised...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 5 Large Natural Nautical Seashells  Coastal Beach House Organic Decor
Set of 5 Large Natural Nautical Seashells  Coastal Beach House Organic Decor

Set of 5 Large Natural Nautical Seashells Coastal Beach House Organic Decor

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The collection includes five shells of varying sizes, creating visual interest and allowing for multiple display arrangements.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair
Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early Greige shells display some of the greatest variation found within the Zenith years.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA
Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA

Indigo Blue Charles Eames Walnut Swivel Dowel Base Armchair by Herman Miller USA

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

The shell displays the characteristic subtle surface variation that collectors appreciate in these original examples.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller
Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller

Early Production Eames Lounge Chair For Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

The chair features beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood plywood shells, displaying exceptional depth and variation in tone.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Monumental Bronze Sea Turtle Sculpture on Marble Base, Late 20th Century
Monumental Bronze Sea Turtle Sculpture on Marble Base, Late 20th Century

Monumental Bronze Sea Turtle Sculpture on Marble Base, Late 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cast with exceptional attention to surface detail, the turtles’ shells display finely articulated scutes with naturalistic fissuring, while the flippers and heads are rendered with c...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief
Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

The carved design depicts scenes with human figures, traditional temple architectural elements, and natural motifs, all intricately arranged on the concave surface of the shell. The ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair
Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair

Vintage Brass and Wood Shell Lamps - Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The focal point of each lamp is the beautifully patterned shell insert, displaying natural coral and cream tones that provide organic texture and visual depth.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is in great vintage condition, with the shell tiling largely intact and displaying the natural color variations and texture that give the material its unique depth.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful natural piece of art for display. Shells size only without the base: 13x 9”.75.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Pair of Vintage Philippine Mother-of-Pearl Shell Goblets, 1980s
Pair of Vintage Philippine Mother-of-Pearl Shell Goblets, 1980s

Pair of Vintage Philippine Mother-of-Pearl Shell Goblets, 1980s

Located in Toronto, CA

Please note: we also have a matching set of four shell wine glasses available, perfect for creating a cohesive and distinctive table or bar display.

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Shell

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece
Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing at end of May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Na...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material, Shell

Sea Shells – Blue & Gold

Sea Shells – Blue & Gold

By Zama Vanessa Helder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This characteristic, as well as Helder's technical prowess, are on full display in Sea Shells - Blue and Gold. She taught at the Spokane Art Center and worked as a painter and superv...

Category

1940s American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Capiz Shell Coffee Table, Far Horizons Collection
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Capiz Shell Coffee Table, Far Horizons Collection

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Capiz Shell Coffee Table, Far Horizons Collection

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Stafford, TX

The centerpiece is a stunning inset Capiz shell panel beneath glass, displaying the natural iridescence and organic texture of overlapping shell discs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Brass & Abalone Pitcher and Tumblers Set, 1950s
Alfredo Villasana Taxco Brass & Abalone Pitcher and Tumblers Set, 1950s

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Brass & Abalone Pitcher and Tumblers Set, 1950s

By Los Castillo, Alfredo Villasana, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The natural shell displays remarkable variations of pearl, green, blue, lavender, pink and silver, giving the surfaces an almost jewel-like quality that changes dramatically with the...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold & Carved Galalith Seashell Pompeian Wire Drop Earrings
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold & Carved Galalith Seashell Pompeian Wire Drop Earrings

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold & Carved Galalith Seashell Pompeian Wire Drop Earrings

Located in Marcianise, IT

The main bodies of the earrings are carved into three-dimensional, anatomically detailed marine conch shells, displaying naturalistic spiral ridges and scalloped lips.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gallery Wall Collection of Original Paintings + Shell Shadowbox, 9 Pieces of Art
Gallery Wall Collection of Original Paintings + Shell Shadowbox, 9 Pieces of Art

Gallery Wall Collection of Original Paintings + Shell Shadowbox, 9 Pieces of Art

Located in Round Top, TX

We present a gallery wall of original oil on canvas paintings, cast paper "paintings", a watercolor painting, a gauche painting, an hand-colored etching and a shadowbox shell ready f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Metal

Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens
Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens

Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of striking large abalone shell specimens from a private collection, each presented on a bespoke painted plaster display plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier New Zealand Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in St. Louis, MO

The original Tobacco leather cushions are incredibly soft and supple, showing beautiful, natural character creasing with absolutely no rips, tears, heavy cracking, or repairs. The Ch...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell

Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell

Located in Ferndale, MI

Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as desk top sculpture or paperweight.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Verner Panton 'Fun 8dm' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 8dm' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 8dm' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton 'Fun 5DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 5DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 5DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton 'Fun 0DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 0DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 0DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 10DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Chrome for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The finely carved shell cameo displays a less common depiction of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth and divine cupbearer to the gods and the Aetos Dios, a giant golden eagle which ser...

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Verner Panton 'Fun 3DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 3DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 3DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan
Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

Verner Panton 'Fun 4DM' Chandelier Lamp in Sea Shells and Wood for Verpan

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created to be equally appealing alone or displayed in clusters, and whether illuminated in a brilliant warm glow or powered off with the shells' organic properties on display.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Coastal Burnished Brass Shells- Set of 3
Vintage Coastal Burnished Brass Shells- Set of 3

Vintage Coastal Burnished Brass Shells- Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Perfect for adding a touch of coastal luxury to any room, these shells make a stunning display on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk.

Category

Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Vintage W T Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Shell Cuff Bracelet
Vintage W T Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Shell Cuff Bracelet

Vintage W T Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Shell Cuff Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This sterling silver cuff features five rectangular spiny oyster shell panels displaying variegated shades of magenta, pink, orange, and cream.

Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Shell Decorated Wall Mirror
Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Shell Decorated Wall Mirror

Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Shell Decorated Wall Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

What sets this mirror apart is its unique shell decoration. Delicate shells are carefully arranged and placed on the frame, creating a stunning visual display.

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png
Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png

Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Coconut Shell Carved Ritual Cup – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Png" Antique Carved Coconut Shell Ritual Bowl – Iatmul People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (c. 1880–1930) Material: C...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Coconut

Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco

Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver & Abalone Shell Pitcher, Signed LHG, Taxco

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The body is wrapped in individually applied abalone shell tiles, each displaying iridescent tones of emerald, violet, rose, and deep ocean blue.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

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Cadmium Green Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chairs
Cadmium Green Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chairs

Cadmium Green Pair '2' Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

The bright, joyful color is in good vintage condition with little to no fading and the shells display no cracks or dents.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage 1970's Native American Abalone Sterling Silver Feather Motif Necklace
Vintage 1970's Native American Abalone Sterling Silver Feather Motif Necklace

Vintage 1970's Native American Abalone Sterling Silver Feather Motif Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The abalone 'sea opal' shell displays beautiful array of iridescent rainbow colors with hints of green, blue and purple.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

LARGE Tabletop Vintage Armani Glasses Shop Display in Tortoise Shell Case
LARGE Tabletop Vintage Armani Glasses Shop Display in Tortoise Shell Case

LARGE Tabletop Vintage Armani Glasses Shop Display in Tortoise Shell Case

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Here is the fabulous Armani glass display that you have always been searching for! This incredible shop display contains both the glasses and its coordinating tortoise shell case.

Category

Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

It is quite probable that this shell was displayed in a Gentleman's Curiosity Cabinet but in circa 1780 it was mounted with the silver feet and handle so that it could be used.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Painted table for display
Painted table for display

Painted table for display

Unavailable

H 22 in W 66 in D 26 in

Painted table for display

Located in Clear Spring, MD

Early teal paint decorates this store bin, which is the perfect vessel to display your shells, decoys, or whatever you collect!

Category

Antique 19th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

It is quite probable that this shell was displayed in a Gentleman's curiosity cabinet but in circa 1780 it was mounted with the silver feet and handle so that it could be used.

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Comprised of interlocking circular links, this necklace is both sleek and stylish. The smooth tortoise shell links display a dark brownish-black hue, and the piece secures with a sim...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces

Large Turban Shell Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Large Turban Shell Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Large Turban Shell Ring in 18 Karat Gold

By The Golden Eye

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The face of the large turban shell ring displays at 3/4" in diameter and the tip rises 1/2" above the finger.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearl Frame, circa 1880

Located in Jacksonville, FL

The natural shell carving displays beautiful tonal contrast, set in a warm gold-tone metal frame adorned with a halo of luminous seed pearls.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Golden Sapphire Shell Pendant with fine Granulation

By Kent Raible

Located in Mossrock, WA

Kent Raible's newest Shell Pendant displays a stunning spray of tapering granulation on an elegant shell form, Showcased in this beautiful piece, is a rich, 5ct Golden Sapphire.

Category

2010s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Green Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black RAR Rocking Chair
Green Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black RAR Rocking Chair

Green Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black RAR Rocking Chair

Unavailable

H 26.875 in W 24.875 in D 27 in

Green Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Black RAR Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

The arm shell is in good condition for its age though it does display some slight cuts in the vinyl and the edging is starting to come away in one small section; otherwise, the shell...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Victorian Rosewood Inlaid English Octagonal Tea Table, 1890

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Quality rosewood with good grain detail and a desirable aged patina. tabletop displaying inlaid central stylized shell motif. Frieze finished displaying good color and boxwood string.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Parchment Herman Miller Eames Venice Label RAR Rocking Armchair
Parchment Herman Miller Eames Venice Label RAR Rocking Armchair

Parchment Herman Miller Eames Venice Label RAR Rocking Armchair

Unavailable

H 26.875 in W 24.875 in D 27 in

Parchment Herman Miller Eames Venice Label RAR Rocking Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

The shell does display a small chip on the front of the shell which can be seen in the images but otherwise this is a fantastic opportunity to own a great collectors' dream.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Gold leafed Pinna Nobilis.  , Sustainable Eco- luxe Statement
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Gold leafed Pinna Nobilis.  , Sustainable Eco- luxe Statement

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Gold leafed Pinna Nobilis. , Sustainable Eco- luxe Statement

By Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

Pinna produces sea silk with superb strength and thinness, favored in antiquity by Kings and Queens for their garments.In this Statement Necklace the shell was gold leafed. S .Gottw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold

Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s
Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s

Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

It is carved from the conch shell and displays very fine detail as you can see in the photos.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dining Table or console
Dining Table or console

Dining Table or console

Unavailable

H 30 in W 79 in D 31 in

Dining Table or console

Located in So. Egremont, MA

Iron table with inset glass top with reversed gold leaf border Unusual center stretcher in the shape of a shallow trough can be used for display for ex.shells flowers etc. Brass b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Brass

“Revolver”, wavy shell swirls in rich browns
“Revolver”, wavy shell swirls in rich browns

“Revolver”, wavy shell swirls in rich browns

By Elaine Lorenz

Located in New York, NY

“Revolver”, its wavy shell in rich browns, displays swirling chambers around the spherical form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

"Fragment 3”, layered ceramic shell, swirls in rich browns
"Fragment 3”, layered ceramic shell, swirls in rich browns

"Fragment 3”, layered ceramic shell, swirls in rich browns

By Elaine Lorenz

Located in New York, NY

"Fragment 3”, its layered ceramic shell in rich browns, displays swirling chambers around the curved open form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Shell Display Collection
Decorative Shell Display Collection

Decorative Shell Display Collection

Located in New York, NY

This shell collection is held in a 19thC glass dome display case.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Vintage Pearlescent Molded Plastic Pearl Large Seashell Clam Shell Display Bowl
Vintage Pearlescent Molded Plastic Pearl Large Seashell Clam Shell Display Bowl

Vintage Pearlescent Molded Plastic Pearl Large Seashell Clam Shell Display Bowl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage pearlescent molded plastic pearl large seashell clam shell display bowl. Item features a molded plastic form, wonderful details, glossy pearl finish, large impressive size, m...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Plastic

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle
A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Tabernacle

Located in Leesburg, VA

A natural striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shell displayed in a Black Wooden Tabernacle Nautilus Pompulus Philippines; harvested in the 20th century The wood tabernacle, late 20th ce...

Category

Late 20th Century American Baroque Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Mounted Tortoise Shell Display by Ward's Natural Science
Mounted Tortoise Shell Display by Ward's Natural Science

Mounted Tortoise Shell Display by Ward's Natural Science

By Ward's Natural Science

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tortoiseshell, specimen display mounted on a mahogany base by Ward's Natural Science, Rochester, NY, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Natural Specimens

Materials

Mahogany, Tortoise Shell

SUPER RARE ViNTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SAILOR'S VALENTINE SHELL DISPLAY TABLE
SUPER RARE ViNTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SAILOR'S VALENTINE SHELL DISPLAY TABLE

SUPER RARE ViNTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE SAILOR'S VALENTINE SHELL DISPLAY TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable Sailor's shell Valentine gift side table with exhibition case top P...

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

Sold

H 31 in W 25 in

Antique Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns and unusually large size.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.

Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Sea turtle

Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900
Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900

Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique giant clam shells. From Pacific waters, this wonderfully weathered trio of natural Tridacna Gigas display shells date to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

Located in London, GB

The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved with an outer Greek key border, concealed hinge, and central vacant shield shaped ca...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Set of 4 Brass and Abalone Shell Drawer/Door Pulls

Set of 4 Brass and Abalone Shell Drawer/Door Pulls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pieces are in good original condition, the abalone shells display wonderfully and are the perfect addition to any Mid Century modern interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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Shell Display For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell display you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A shell display — often made from metal, shell and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell display, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell display made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell display that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lucian Horton, Maitland Smith and Ward's Natural Science produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shell Display?

A shell display can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.