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Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded turtles, chickens, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks - bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. Di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks - bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. Disp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

She designed brass stands to display the rare shells to their best advantage. Many of these stands were purchased by museums for the display of their shell collections.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

By Jean-Pierre Tahan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The jewelry box is raised by an elegant mottled brass border below magnificent interlocking scrolled foliate inlaid brass designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. Th...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects

Located in Forney, TX

Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th and 19th century architectural fragments and decorative antique / vintage elements, including driftwood, shell, and carved giltwood,...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood

Ostrich Egg
Ostrich Egg

Ostrich Egg

Located in Pueblo, CO

Really cool emptied Ostrich Egg for your desk, Aves collection, or fossil display! Original egg shell, contents removed by pith at one end, I believe it's interior is lightly coated...

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Taxidermy

Materials

Eggshell

Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Turtle Brooch with Diamond Eyes
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Turtle Brooch with Diamond Eyes

Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Turtle Brooch with Diamond Eyes

Located in Miami, FL

A delightful example of mid-century Italian jewelry design, this charming turtle brooch is crafted in richly polished 18 karat yellow gold and centered by a beautifully carved natura...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cameo Large Brooch Pendant Depicting Ceres, circa 1890
Antique Cameo Large Brooch Pendant Depicting Ceres, circa 1890

Antique Cameo Large Brooch Pendant Depicting Ceres, circa 1890

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

The beautifully executed high-relief shell cameo displays the refined craftsmanship associated with the celebrated Italian cameo workshops of Naples and Torre del Greco, with delicat...

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Antique Pink Cameo Necklace Ornate Gold Link Chain, Victorian Era, 1895
Antique Pink Cameo Necklace Ornate Gold Link Chain, Victorian Era, 1895

Antique Pink Cameo Necklace Ornate Gold Link Chain, Victorian Era, 1895

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Each cameo portrays a young woman in elegant profile, carved in high relief from a natural pink marbled shell or stone displaying delicate creamsicle tones and subtle variations uniq...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Ironies Trevi Chandelier with Silvered Clear Smoke and Resin Finish
Vintage Ironies Trevi Chandelier with Silvered Clear Smoke and Resin Finish

Vintage Ironies Trevi Chandelier with Silvered Clear Smoke and Resin Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

The molded resin body displays a rippled, shell‑like surface with layered edges, allowing light to diffuse softly through the material while maintaining a bold silhouette when viewed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist
Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

Los Castillo Taxco Silver-Plated Pitcher with Abalone Handle, Mexican Modernist

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural form is crafted in solid brass and richly silver-plated, featuring an elegant, elongated spout and a gracefully arched handle inlaid with shimmering natural abalone s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

14K Gold Northwest Coast Totem Pendant with Opal and Abalone Inlay
14K Gold Northwest Coast Totem Pendant with Opal and Abalone Inlay

14K Gold Northwest Coast Totem Pendant with Opal and Abalone Inlay

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The design is framed by vivid abalone shell inlays, which display iridescent blue, green, and violet tones.

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750
Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750

Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750

By John Pollock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The upper and lower portion of the vertically fluted body of this Georgian coffee pot is embellished with flat-chased pendant panels displaying shell, leaf and floral decoration in t...

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Victorian Cast Brass Fireplace Fender
Large Antique Victorian Cast Brass Fireplace Fender

Large Antique Victorian Cast Brass Fireplace Fender

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

With its fine craftsmanship, this antique iron fire fender displays elegant clam shell cartouche complimented by its shaped top, unusually cast as one piece.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fossils scallops and oyster (gigantic pecten restitutensis) on wooden stand
Fossils scallops and oyster (gigantic pecten restitutensis) on wooden stand

Fossils scallops and oyster (gigantic pecten restitutensis) on wooden stand

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

We excavate them from the sandstone and sculpt it to unveil and emphasis the fossils shells. Every piece is unique and original. This one displays a shell in a shell, as if the fir...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Giovanni Noto Yellow Gold Cameo Loving Couple Brooch Pendant
Vintage Giovanni Noto Yellow Gold Cameo Loving Couple Brooch Pendant

Vintage Giovanni Noto Yellow Gold Cameo Loving Couple Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Encased in an ornate, scalloped yellow gold frame, the cameo is a masterwork of artisan craftsmanship, likely carved from natural shell, which displays a rich contrast between the cr...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Fireplace
Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Fireplace

Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The fluted column-like plaster jambs are accompanied by impressive capitals, while the frieze displays a carved shell complimented by the veneered finish for a flourish of grandeur.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Oak

A Italian 19th century Fossilized Soapstone double sink
A Italian 19th century Fossilized Soapstone double sink

A Italian 19th century Fossilized Soapstone double sink

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The sink was originally part of an impressive Italian Palazzo, and has two smooth polished bowls displaying lovely fossilized shells throughout and is separated by a soap tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Soapstone

George II Rococo Irish Milk Jug Made in Dublin by Samuel Welder, circa 1750
George II Rococo Irish Milk Jug Made in Dublin by Samuel Welder, circa 1750

George II Rococo Irish Milk Jug Made in Dublin by Samuel Welder, circa 1750

Located in London, GB

The front displays a Rococo shell and scroll cartouche containing a contemporary Lion Rampant Crest, with script initials below.

Category

Antique 1750s Irish George II Jars

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Jacaranda Commode, 18th Century Portuguese
Jacaranda Commode, 18th Century Portuguese

Jacaranda Commode, 18th Century Portuguese

Located in El Monte, CA

Hand cast bronze handles and keyhole escutcheons depict birds, perhaps phoenixes, surrounded by intricate floral designs. Cropped skirts display hand carved shells and foliage branch...

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Jacaranda

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted
Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted

Located in London, GB

About Nacre Nacre, often known as “mother-of-pearl”, is the iridescent inner layer of mollusc shells. Valued for centuries, it displays a luminous, multicoloured surface that reflec...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Paper

Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849
Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849

Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849

Located in Langweer, NL

Unlabeled - This could be another variety of gastropod, displaying a spiral shell with pronounced grooves or ridges. 8.

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

George iv Four Bottle Decanter Stand, London, 1823 by William Bateman
George iv Four Bottle Decanter Stand, London, 1823 by William Bateman

George iv Four Bottle Decanter Stand, London, 1823 by William Bateman

By William Bateman I

Located in London, GB

The stand has four reeded octagonal bottle cages and displays, shell, scroll and rose corner supports. The substantial central handle, has incuse corners and a reeded border, and res...

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.

George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.

By Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp

Located in London, GB

The unusual "Sparrow" Beak Spout is decorated with reeding and displays a raying shell beneath and an unusual heart shaped pouring spout.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Silver

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount

By Modenature

Located in Scorton, GB

A superb example of fossilised marine invertebrates, this specimen originates from the high-altitude sedimentary strata of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in northwestern Morocco an interna...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

Pair of Rare Antique Louis XVI Style Caldwell Marble & Bronze Turtle Floor Lamps
Pair of Rare Antique Louis XVI Style Caldwell Marble & Bronze Turtle Floor Lamps

Pair of Rare Antique Louis XVI Style Caldwell Marble & Bronze Turtle Floor Lamps

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Each lamp is formed with a carved marble base shaped as a turtle supporting an elaborately cast gilt bronze stem. The bases display detailed shell patterns and sculpted limbs, while ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand
Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand

Kensington Moire Gold Plate Two Tier Center Handled Etched Snack Serving Stand

By Kensington Ware, Lurelle Guild

Located in Miami, FL

Often used for bar soaps and hand guest towels or fill stand with sand and shells or display and store jewelry. Overall good vintage condition, showing signs of use, wear at the Cent...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold Plate, Aluminum

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display central scallop shell carved motifs raised on cabriole legs h...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

Marble-Top Louis XV Style Console Table by Jansen Exquisite Carved Details 1920s
Marble-Top Louis XV Style Console Table by Jansen Exquisite Carved Details 1920s

Marble-Top Louis XV Style Console Table by Jansen Exquisite Carved Details 1920s

By Ferdina Tajiri-Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

This Louis XV style console has a deep serpentine design leg with a lower support under-carriage displaying a shell design with flowing vine and flowers leading to an upper shell des...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Triple Strand Angel Skin Coral Necklace CA 1960
Vintage Triple Strand Angel Skin Coral Necklace CA 1960

Vintage Triple Strand Angel Skin Coral Necklace CA 1960

Located in Miami, FL

An original vintage and rare coral necklace featuring angel skin coral beads, set as triple strands, with a unique shell clasp displaying matching coral cabochon on both ends.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons
Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons

Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons

Located in London, GB

The Tongs are beautifully modelled as a pair of early fire irons engraved with early Eighteenth century designs and displaying shell grips. The top of the arch displays a rare "Boy a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Curata 14k Yellow Gold Abstract Modern White Mother of Pearl Pendant
Curata 14k Yellow Gold Abstract Modern White Mother of Pearl Pendant

Curata 14k Yellow Gold Abstract Modern White Mother of Pearl Pendant

By Curata Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

Mother of Pearl is a lustrous, iridescent material that comes from the inner lining of certain shells. It often displays a play of colors and a pearly sheen, giving the pendant a sen...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The wonderfully carved seat is in the shape of a sea shell and displays a beautiful scrolled design and fluted foliate patterns.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian 18th Century Giltwood, Polychrome and Marble Baroque Console Vitrine
Italian 18th Century Giltwood, Polychrome and Marble Baroque Console Vitrine

Italian 18th Century Giltwood, Polychrome and Marble Baroque Console Vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The legs are connected by a striking X shaped stretcher with wonderful scrolled designs and a central shell reserve. The pierced frieze displays fabulous carved flowers and reeded sc...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

The undulating form of the apron that connects the two sides is also lavishly carved on three sides with a display of stylized shell and foliate sprays, with the aforementioned oak l...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet
19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet

19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet

Located in Forney, TX

Featuring the original rouge marble top with striking white veining, surmounted by an elaborately shaped hand-carved acanthus scrolled shell crest, over large open display shelf with...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Giltwood Throne Armchair, design attributed to William Kent
19th Century Giltwood Throne Armchair, design attributed to William Kent

19th Century Giltwood Throne Armchair, design attributed to William Kent

By William Kent

Located in London, by appointment only

This 'Roman' pattern, displaying a Venus shell on scale-imbricated and acanthus draped trusses terminating in Bacchic Lion paws, was invented in the mid-1730's to accompany two thron...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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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.