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Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct
Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct

Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely stunning hand carved collection of Grand Tour Chinese beautifully carved objects to include a “Dream shell” Diorama Carving depicting two standing figures dressed in tradi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Horn

C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray
C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray

C. 1958 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Gray

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised of fiberglass shells in elephant hide gray atop a steel chrome H-base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It is in elephant hide gray with a black H base and unusual glide feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a DAR Rope Edge "Eiffel" Armchair in Elephant Hide Grey, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1949. This very early 1st Generation production dates to C. 1950 and r...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Zinc

Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants & Top by Lloyd Buxton
Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants & Top by Lloyd Buxton

Dry Bar Cabinet Brass Elephants & Top by Lloyd Buxton

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Huge coconut shell, brass elephants & brass top bar cabinet by lloyd buxton Finished entirely of coconut...

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Fulton, CA

A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Christos J. Palios - Temptation of St Anthony Puzzle, 2020, Printed After

Christos J. Palios - Temptation of St Anthony Puzzle, 2020, Printed After

By Christos J. Palios

Located in Greenwich, CT

Title*: Space Elephants, Proverbial Egg Shells, Swallowtail Wings Medium: Archival Pigment Canson Platine Print Series: Isolation Games Available Sizes: 21" x 30” Edition Size: 10, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey
Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey

Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

Eames Shell Armchair in Elephant Grey

By Charles Eames

Located in Hudson, NY

Iconic Eames shell armchair in elephant grey.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Red Vinyl Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
Red Vinyl Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey DSW Dining Side Shell Chair

Red Vinyl Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey DSW Dining Side Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

This original red vinyl finished Eames Herman Miller elephant grey side shell chair is a great combination, especially on its black, newer, used DSW dowel base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elephant and Tortoise Sterling Silver Ashtray

Elephant and Tortoise Sterling Silver Ashtray

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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Elephant and Tortoise Sterling Silver Ashtray

By Patrick Marvos

Located in London, GB

A mythological piece rich in African symbolism, it features Tapiwa the bull elephant supporting tortoise shells and an upturned hippo that happily cradles either long or short cigars.

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amedeo "Elephant" Cameo Ring with Yellow Sapphires
Amedeo "Elephant" Cameo Ring with Yellow Sapphires

Amedeo "Elephant" Cameo Ring with Yellow Sapphires

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

18mm cornelian shell cameo featuring "Elephant", set on sterling silver, green nano ceramic with 0.45cts of yellow sapphires

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charles and Ray Eames 'Shell' chairs, 1960s Fiberglass, elephant hide grey H-Base, black tubular metal legs, nylon feet Herman Miller Provenance: Eames Studio, Venice, Califor...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pl. IX  Manege (Horsemanship)
Pl. IX  Manege (Horsemanship)

Denis DiderotPl. IX Manege (Horsemanship), 1762-72

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H 22.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.5 in

Pl. IX Manege (Horsemanship)

By Denis Diderot

Located in Florham Park, NJ

It had examples of everything from the printing press to sea shells, cheese making to Asian elephants. Many facets of natural history were illustrated but it is the great detail to ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving

JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT
JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT

JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT

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H 17 in W 9 in D 18.5 in

JANINE JANET SHELL ELEPHANT

Located in New York, NY

Shell encrusted elephant with trunk raised, on a mother of pearl base.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone

Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair
Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair

Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair

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H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

Elephant Hide Grey Zenith Eames Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fiberglass shell elephant hide grey

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handmade Elephant Figurine Sculptural Shell Art
Vintage Handmade Elephant Figurine Sculptural Shell Art

Vintage Handmade Elephant Figurine Sculptural Shell Art

By Arthur Court

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Handmade elephant sculpture oyster shell Art. Measures: 12 tall x 12.25 deep x 5.5 wide.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Gray Desk Task Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Specifications: Injection-molded eco-fiberglass shell, elephant hide grey color. Upholstered seat pad in hopsak yellow dark fabric, 100% polyester. 5" Pneumatic adjustable seat heig...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan

Located in Leesburg, VA

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Maitland Smith Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elephant Pulls
Vintage Maitland Smith Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elephant Pulls

Vintage Maitland Smith Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elephant Pulls

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

This 3 drawer chest of drawers is made of polished coconut shells and bronze figural elephant head drawer pulls.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Gray Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s elephant hide grey fiberglass shell chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames

Located in New Windsor, NY

A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the original H aluminum bases, mounts and glides.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames Elephant Grey Fiberglass Side Shells Manufactured by Herman Miller
Charles Eames Elephant Grey Fiberglass Side Shells Manufactured by Herman Miller

Charles Eames Elephant Grey Fiberglass Side Shells Manufactured by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched set of four "Elephant Gray" side shells (scoops) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller, beautiful exposed fibers.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s French Conch Studded Console Table w/ Elephant Head Feet & Glass Top
1970s French Conch Studded Console Table w/ Elephant Head Feet & Glass Top

1970s French Conch Studded Console Table w/ Elephant Head Feet & Glass Top

Located in Marbella, ES

Vintage 1970s French conch studded console table with elephant head shaped head and glass top.

Category

Late 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Shell, Glass

6 Charles Eames shell chairs
6 Charles Eames shell chairs

6 Charles Eames shell chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elephant Hide Grey shells. The armshell is a 1950's Zenith production with with red Herman Miller - Venice Label.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair
Early Eames Arm Shell Chair

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair

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H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in

Early Eames Arm Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very early Eames fiberglass arm shell chair in elephant gray, rope edge, zinc X-base legs and large early rubber shock mounts.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 23.23 in L 31.5 in

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass shells on original zinc tubular steel base.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass shells on original zinc tubular steel base.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in

Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Manufactured by Hille under licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960. Elephant grey fiberglass shells on original zinc tubular steel base.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Max Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames Max Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames Max Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in Elephant Hide Grey and assembled on a medium height H-base (MAX) in zinc plated steel.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Zinc

A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair
A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair

A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair

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H 26.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An early production, zenith shell Eames rocking chair (RAR). Elephant gray.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair

Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair

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H 26 in W 25 in D 27 in

Fifties Eames RAR Rocking Chair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This example was purchased in 1955 and has an elephant gray arm shell atop the original birch and iron rocker base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow and Greige.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chairs multicolor set of 6, Herman Miller
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chairs multicolor set of 6, Herman Miller

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chairs multicolor set of 6, Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shells in the colors: Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment, Lemon Yellow, Raw Umber, Olive Green Dark ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell
Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell

Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell

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H 16 in W 11 in D 15 in

Wooden Elephant with Clam Shell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Wooden elephant with clam shell.

Category

1990s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collectible Ostrich Egg Shell Handpainted with Elephants Scene
Collectible Ostrich Egg Shell Handpainted with Elephants Scene

Collectible Ostrich Egg Shell Handpainted with Elephants Scene

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This beautiful scene of elephants painting on an ostrich egg shell is hand painted and signed by an African artist.

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Taxidermy

Materials

Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell

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Shell Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shell elephant available at 1stDibs. A shell elephant — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the shell elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A shell elephant, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell elephant over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Elephant?

A shell elephant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $334 and the highest can go for as much as $12,368.