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Red Velvet Shell Armchair
Red Velvet Shell Armchair

Red Velvet Shell Armchair

By Ros Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Poetically inspired by sea shells for their captivating channeled designs, this armchair is a sculptural piece with a daring chromatic personality.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster

Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

This opulent circular masterpiece exudes luxury with its uniquely angled consoles, elevating its aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Vintage Ceramic Shell Sculpture
Vintage Ceramic Shell Sculpture

Vintage Ceramic Shell Sculpture

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Ceramic Shell Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s

Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

A fabulous vintage office chair or desk chair with a red curved seat shell in iconic tulip shape covered with red faux leather, while the bottom shows four ( 4 ) chrome metal legs a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

An authentic Italian mid-century lounge chair, circa 1950. The design is defined by its organic silhouette, featuring a wide scalloped backrest and substantial rolled armrests. The c...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair
19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

$1,212Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Chinoiserie Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is decorated in beautiful scenes of foliage, birds, and shells in shimmering gold leaf; giving us a dancing energy of a tropical forest during sunrise.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the process, 300 eggs are consumed every week and many shells are thrown away. Since then, based on the fact that CaCO3 is what mostly constitutes an eggshell, we got interested i...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the process, 300 eggs are consumed every week and many shells are thrown away. Since then, based on the fact that CaCO3 is what mostly constitutes an eggshell, we got interested i...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the process, 300 eggs are consumed every week and many shells are thrown away. Since then, based on the fact that CaCO3 is what mostly constitutes an eggshell, we got interested i...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the process, 300 eggs are consumed every week and many shells are thrown away. Since then, based on the fact that CaCO3 is what mostly constitutes an eggshell, we got interested i...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Lapis Shell Table Lamps

Located in Leicester, GB

The lamps have a wonderful bulbous lapis shell base with brass soldering around the shells and brass details.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic
Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic

Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic

By Herman Miller

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century style chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features gray plastic construction with chrome accented legs. 
Dimensions: 17.5w 21d 31h 17sh Condition: This chair f...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Italian Shell Soup Tureens with 4 bowl in White Glazed Ceramic in Rococo style
Italian Shell Soup Tureens with 4 bowl in White Glazed Ceramic in Rococo style

Italian Shell Soup Tureens with 4 bowl in White Glazed Ceramic in Rococo style

Located in Roma, IT

This soup set was made in Italy, as attested by the signature on the base of the tureen, probably between the 60s and 70s and is composed of 4 oyster-shaped bowls with feet and a lar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

The structure is made from walnut with a turtoise shell effect finish, adding a touch of sophistication to the overall aesthetic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G

Located in Point Richmond, CA

There are remnants of the original shell in the spiral center. Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Italian Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Italian Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Italian Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Leather Swivel Desk Chair

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Specification and adjustments: Fully upholstered shell in high-quality Italian sable brown leather.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Eames Herman Miller Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shell is stamped with the Herman Miller emblem underneath.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs

By E-GGS, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg base is available in Anthracite silk gray, intense blue, marsala red, apricot, copp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric
2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric

2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric

By Brian Kane, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design offers a padded upholstered seat and back, and has an outer shell in ebonized wood. These examples have tubular steel legs that are powder coated in black, and they are ...

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Plywood Chair with Padded Leather Seat, Made in Ratio
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Plywood Chair with Padded Leather Seat, Made in Ratio

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Plywood Chair with Padded Leather Seat, Made in Ratio

By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio

Located in London, GB

The contemporary Cowrie chair is inspired by the organic concave lines of sea shells. Featured in Taschen's 1000 Chairs, the iconic design has a curvilinear form which is the result ...

Category

2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

René Lalique, France. "Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shell
René Lalique, France. "Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shell

René Lalique, France. "Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shell

Located in København, Copenhagen

"Pornic" bowl in art glass designed with shells. Model: Pornic 1960/70s. Signed Lalique France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Set of six swivel armchairs with organic shell, produced in the 1990s
Set of six swivel armchairs with organic shell, produced in the 1990s

Set of six swivel armchairs with organic shell, produced in the 1990s

By Pierre Paulin

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this set of six swivel armchairs with organic shell, produced in the 1990s in the formal continuity of the vocabulary developed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, e...

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris

Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Please note due to the shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell
Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell

Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

The striped wood shell wraps the side and back structure, emphasizing the chair’s sculptural volume and giving the piece a more collectible visual identity.

Category

2010s Portuguese Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Abalone Shell Tables in the Style of Tony Duquette
Pair of Abalone Shell Tables in the Style of Tony Duquette

Pair of Abalone Shell Tables in the Style of Tony Duquette

By Tony Duquette

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Abalone shell tables in the style of Tony Duquette. The Coral colored finished metal table bases feature the hand placed tumbled Abalone shells to create these beautiful tab...

Category

1990s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Abalone

Hollywood Regency handmade pink Scallop Shell chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Hollywood Regency handmade pink Scallop Shell chandelier, Italy, 1960s

Hollywood Regency handmade pink Scallop Shell chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Ferro Art, Tiffany Studios, Longobard

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency and Palm Beach Regency style Scallop Shell waterfall chandelier, Italy, 1960s. The whole pendant light is made of pink Scallop Shell leaded with golden brass in the...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English
1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English

1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English

Located in London, GB

The bases are also decorated with matching shell patterns, completing the unified design.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Oak

Sea Shell Big Dish
Sea Shell Big Dish

Sea Shell Big Dish

$2,089 / item

Sea Shell Big Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Dish sea shell big with all structure in fine handcrafted porcelain in white finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Medium Dish
Sea Shell Medium Dish

Sea Shell Medium Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Dish Sea Shell Medium with all structure in fine hand-crafted porcelain in white finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Large Dish
Sea Shell Large Dish

Sea Shell Large Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Dish Sea Shell Large with all structure in fine hand-crafted porcelain in white finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Please note due to the shell finish the reflection of light appears on the image.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV style shell mirror in wood and plaster, France
French Louis XV style shell mirror in wood and plaster, France

French Louis XV style shell mirror in wood and plaster, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Mirror / wood, plaster / Baroque / Louis XV / Mid-Century / Vintage French Baroque Louis XV style shell mirror in plaster and gilded wood with beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells
Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells

Rhythms of Color: Mounted Beaded Belt with Geometric Motifs and Cowrie Shells

Located in New York, NY

Along the lower edge, braided fiber tassels terminate in natural cowrie shells, elements widely associated with wealth, fertility, trade, and spiritual protection across numerous Afr...

Category

20th Century Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces
Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces

Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces

By Limoges

Located in Paris, FR

Each piece features a scalloped and gilded border evoking a shell, echoing the marine theme of the decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Modern Natural Sea Shell Sculpture, North America, 1940
Mid-Century Modern Natural Sea Shell Sculpture, North America, 1940

Mid-Century Modern Natural Sea Shell Sculpture, North America, 1940

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes

Located in Dallas, TX

The elegant scalloped and pierced apron is decorated with hand carved foliage motifs, embellished with a large shell in the center. The cabinet features a serpentine and bowed moulde...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Box in Black Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Box in Black Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Box in Black Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous top and base are inlaid in a mixture of black shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augousti.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece
Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Art Deco Opalescent Lady in Shell Centerpiece Lamp. Signed with raised Sabino France signature at base.

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base
Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base

Lamp Carved in a Cameo Shell on a Bronze Base

Located in Marseille, FR

Vintage oriental living room lamp in brassware, height 73 cm for a diameter of 46 cm. Additional information: Material: Copper & brass.

Category

Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl in Pink Alabastro, Italy 1960s
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl in Pink Alabastro, Italy 1960s

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl in Pink Alabastro, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Glasgow, GB

Murano glass clam shell bowl by Archimede Seguso, produced in Italy circa 1960s, executed in layered pink alabastro glass with clear crystal casing.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Aluminum Clam Shell Bowl
Aluminum Clam Shell Bowl

Aluminum Clam Shell Bowl

By Bruce Fox

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century bowl crafted in cast and polished aluminum in the iconic clam shell form. Signed in the cast on the bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Griegst Konkylie Pink Plate no 14173, for Royal Copenhagen, 1974-1978
Arne Griegst Konkylie Pink Plate no 14173, for Royal Copenhagen, 1974-1978

Arne Griegst Konkylie Pink Plate no 14173, for Royal Copenhagen, 1974-1978

By Arje Griegst, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Stockholm, SE

The name "Konkylie," meaning "conch" or "shell" in Danish, reflects the organic and fluid forms inspired by nature, which are characteristic of Griegst's work.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842
Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity Description: This compilation features two detailed engravings titled "Unio Pl.

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Gorham Shrapnel Shell Cocktail Shaker
Gorham Shrapnel Shell Cocktail Shaker

Gorham Shrapnel Shell Cocktail Shaker

Located in New Orleans, LA

Underside marked "Fac-Simile Eighteen Pounder Shrapnel Shell / Patent Applied for in America and Foreign Countries" 22 3/4" high x 4" diameter

Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Metal

Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame
Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame

Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame

By Umberto Ongania

Located in Nashua, NH

This is not only a beautiful watercolor but it is uniquely framed and displayed in a beautiful hand made shell frame that not only enhances the colors in the painting but the paintin...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Other Paintings

Materials

Paint

Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish
Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish

Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish

By Albino Miranda

Located in New York, NY

Description: sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin and lacquered in matte white. The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability. Designed to with...

Category

2010s European Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio
Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio

Set Of 2 Shell Door Knobs in Glazed Ceramic by Gazar Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. Ceramic Shell knob takes the form of a shell — an object shaped by time, repetition, and the quiet movement of water.

Category

2010s Serbian Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s

Squared Ice Bucket in Tortoise Shell Effect Lucite, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Squared ice bucket in tortoiseshell-effect Lucite with transparent cover made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow
Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow

Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow

Located in Barnstaple, GB

At Art Deco Wardrobes we are pleased to present you with this wonderful set of original Art Deco chrome framed, glass clam shell wall lights in beautiful daffodil yellow dating to Ci...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century Shell Form Pendant Light in Serge Roche Style
Mid-20th Century Shell Form Pendant Light in Serge Roche Style

Mid-20th Century Shell Form Pendant Light in Serge Roche Style

Located in Locust Valley, NY

The centerpiece of this pendant light is the large uplight, which is designed in the form of a meticulously crafted shell. This shell-shaped uplight exudes elegance and sophisticatio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Composition

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Set of 4 Brass Scallop Shell Wall Sconces in Hollywood Regency Style
Set of 4 Brass Scallop Shell Wall Sconces in Hollywood Regency Style

Set of 4 Brass Scallop Shell Wall Sconces in Hollywood Regency Style

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Set of 4 (four) Hollywood Regency cast brass scallop shell shaped uplight wall sconces. Construction is made of solid heavy cast brass.

Category

1990s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

De Sede DS-265 Armchair in Black Leather by Sven Dogs
De Sede DS-265 Armchair in Black Leather by Sven Dogs

De Sede DS-265 Armchair in Black Leather by Sven Dogs

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shell can be covered in materials or colors other than the seat and back cushions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.