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Vintage Grotto Serge Roche Style Shell Plaster Mirror
Vintage Grotto Serge Roche Style Shell Plaster Mirror

Vintage Grotto Serge Roche Style Shell Plaster Mirror

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous shell plaster round wall mirror in the style of Serge Roche.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plaster

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Je...

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table S in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Mix Media Nesting Table S in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Mix Media Nesting Table S in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table M in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Mix Media Nesting Table M in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Mix Media Nesting Table M in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Mix Media Nesting Table L in Shagreen/Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Pina Iron & Walnut Armchair by Mingardo
Pina Iron & Walnut Armchair by Mingardo

Pina Iron & Walnut Armchair by Mingardo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pina chair consists of a wraparound metal shell in iron with a matte slate finish and a round seat in polished walnut.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Italian Neapolitan Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, 1988
Italian Neapolitan Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, 1988

Italian Neapolitan Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, 1988

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine vintage Italian Neapolitan shell cameo brooch and pendant, beautifully hand carved with the profile of an elegant classical maiden and mounted in 9-carat yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Individual Twist in Lilac, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Lilac, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Lilac, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega
Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega

Pair of Murano Shell Chandeliers by Mazzega

By Mazzega

Located in Budapest, HU

The originality of this chandelier is given by the glass, wonderful works of art transparent and lattimo, called shells. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Period: 1970s-1980s ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Maison Charles. Gilded bronze shell lamp. France, 1970s.
Maison Charles. Gilded bronze shell lamp. France, 1970s.

Maison Charles. Gilded bronze shell lamp. France, 1970s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maison Charles Maison Charles. Shell-shaped lamp in gilded and patinated bronze, on a square travertine base (base dimensions: 10 x 10 cm).

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian 15k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch ca. 1900
Edwardian 15k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch ca. 1900

Edwardian 15k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch ca. 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming antique shell cameo brooch dating from circa 1900, featuring a finely carved female profile in cream shell relief against a warm orange shell ground, set within a high-car...

Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Shell Oil - Makes Rough Engines Smooth Original Poster, 1950
Shell Oil - Makes Rough Engines Smooth Original Poster, 1950

Shell Oil - Makes Rough Engines Smooth Original Poster, 1950

Located in Winchester, GB

A vibrant example of mid-century commercial design, this original Shell Oil poster from 1950 captures the optimism and innovation of the postwar era.

Category

20th Century Posters

Materials

Paper

Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol Rattan White Lounge Chair by Edition Rougier 1955
Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol Rattan White Lounge Chair by Edition Rougier 1955

Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol Rattan White Lounge Chair by Edition Rougier 1955

By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol

Located in Markington, GB

The elegant basket-seat shell in painted white rattan rests on a beautifully organic wooden frame, perfectly capturing the designers’ balance of sculptural form and modern comfort.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Blue Glass Queen Anne Scallop Shell Butter Dish
Vintage Blue Glass Queen Anne Scallop Shell Butter Dish

Vintage Blue Glass Queen Anne Scallop Shell Butter Dish

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage chrome-plated metal butter dish/caviar holder shaped like a shell, featuring a blue pressed-glass insert and a small knife; unmarked, second half of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Amber, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Amber, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva

Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Amber, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Nesting Side Table Lily S in Black Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Nesting Side Table Lily S in Black Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Nesting Side Table Lily S in Black Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The beautiful organic shaped top in black pen shell is supported by linear elegant bronze-patina brass legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The large and medium size are inlaid in cream and grey shagreen respectively, the small size inlaid in black shell, and the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The large and medium size are inlaid in cream and grey shagreen respectively, the small size inlaid in black shell, and the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pearlescent Murano Glass Sea Shell Lamps
Pair of Pearlescent Murano Glass Sea Shell Lamps

Pair of Pearlescent Murano Glass Sea Shell Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage scallop shell lamps of opalescent glass, mounted on rectangular Lucite bases.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

This matching suite features the authentic cast aluminum bases and molded fiberglass shells in classic white. They are complemented by their original fabric seat cushions in a sophis...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Individual Twist in Pink, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Pink, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Pink, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights

Pair of Matching Art Deco Shell Wall Lights

Located in Antwerp, BE

The opaque shells sit firmly in the backplate, secured by 2 brass fitments.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Specifications: Molded fiberglass shell, black color. Upholstered shell in black Naugahyde. 4-leg steel base in chrome finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Individual Twist in Violet & Smoke, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Violet & Smoke, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Violet & Smoke, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Twist in Orange, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Orange, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Orange, a curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Twist in Lilac & Clear, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Lilac & Clear, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Lilac & Clear, a cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shell wall lights
Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shell wall lights

Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shell wall lights

Located in Barnstaple, GB

A beautiful set of 3 Art Deco Shell Wall Lights. The shades are in excellent condition and a lovely toffee amber colour.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells
Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells

Assorted Nautilus Sterling Silver Set of 4 Shells

Located in New York, NY

Assortment of Nautilus sterling silver shells, a pair with mother-of-pearl, standing on 3 smaller shells, measuring 3 2/3'' in length by 3'' in depth by 1 2/3'' in height, as well as...

Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel
"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel

"Rock Chair" Black, White or Gray Dining Chair by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available in these colors' combinations: black shell & feet, black and white shell & black feet, white shell & feet or gray RAL 7038 shell & feet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Modernist Shell Form Sterling Silver Serving Knife Signed Cummings
Modernist Shell Form Sterling Silver Serving Knife Signed Cummings

Modernist Shell Form Sterling Silver Serving Knife Signed Cummings

By Angela Cummings

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Shell Form Sterling Silver Serving Knife, signed by Cummings, is a quintessential example of 1980s American craftsmanship and design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell empty pocket, brass, silver plated, Spain, 1970
Shell empty pocket, brass, silver plated, Spain, 1970

Shell empty pocket, brass, silver plated, Spain, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and large empty shell pocket designated in spain in the 1970s. Silver-plated brass structure representing a scallop shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity.

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s
Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shells have been polished to a high shine, which adds to their visual impact.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Individual Twist in Green, standing cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Green, standing cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Green, standing cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Twist in Sapphire, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Sapphire, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Sapphire, curling cast glass artwork by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Twist in Green Aquamarine II, glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Green Aquamarine II, glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Green Aquamarine II, glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Grey, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Grey, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

Individual Twist in Aquamarine & Grey, a glass sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in London, GB

The end result is solid and doesn’t move any longer, it is at the fragile time before disintegration and maintains a dynamic form and rich structures such as dry leaves, feathers or ...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Italian Handmade Shell Shape Murano Glass Centerpiece/Vase
Vintage Italian Handmade Shell Shape Murano Glass Centerpiece/Vase

Vintage Italian Handmade Shell Shape Murano Glass Centerpiece/Vase

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian handmade centerpiece vase is made of transparent/light yellow Murano glass with inlaid gold dust in the shape of the shell. This vase in in very good/excellent condit...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Vickers Wellesley Airplane Lubrication Shell
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Vickers Wellesley Airplane Lubrication Shell

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Vickers Wellesley Airplane Lubrication Shell

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster - For High Performance Lubrication by Shell - featuring a dynamic aviation design by the British artist and illustrator James Gardner (1907-1995) ...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Custom Linen Pillows with Down Inserts, Coastal Shell Design
Custom Linen Pillows with Down Inserts, Coastal Shell Design

Custom Linen Pillows with Down Inserts, Coastal Shell Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming pair of decorative pillows, custom-made with a soft printed linen textile in a repeating shell or fan motif in pale aqua on an ivory ground.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

Vintage Italian Scagliola Gilt Tipped Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Vintage Italian Scagliola Gilt Tipped Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Vintage Italian Scagliola Gilt Tipped Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite large-scale turtle shell sculpture is a masterwork of Italian scagliola, a traditional technique where pigmented plaster is meticulously marbled to mimic the complexit...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Plaster, Sea turtle

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Oval Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1880
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Oval Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1880

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Oval Shell Cameo Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in Nottingham, GB

Material: 9ct Yellow Gold, Carved Shell Cameo Victorian oval shell cameo brooch.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Marine turtle

Vintage Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set Of 4
Vintage Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set Of 4

Vintage Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set Of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This set of four carved wood dining chairs, two armchairs and two side chairs, shares a graceful, sculptural silhouette crowned by a generous scallop-shell back. Each shell is carved...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large 1940s Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Shell Centrepiece
Large 1940s Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Shell Centrepiece

Large 1940s Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Shell Centrepiece

By Barovier&Toso

Located in London, GB

The form is modelled as an open clam shell with a rhythmic, undulating rim rising and folding around the circumference.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Shells Against the Night Sky, Oil on Panel, Framed
Two Shells Against the Night Sky, Oil on Panel, Framed

Two Shells Against the Night Sky, Oil on Panel, Framed

By Helen Oh 1

Located in Chicago, IL

In "Two Shells Against a Night Sky", Helen Oh brings quiet luminosity to a conch shell and sand dollar resting on a dark, reflective surface.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Tatra - Pravenec, Beech, Czech, 1950s
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Tatra - Pravenec, Beech, Czech, 1950s

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Armchairs, by Tatra - Pravenec, Beech, Czech, 1950s

By Tatra

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

The overall conceptual build of this harmonious furniture set relies on precisely crafted beech wood, forming a solid and stable base in perfect harmony with shaped armrests and a ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Mid-Century Tripod Shell Armchair, Europe, ca 1960s
Mid-Century Tripod Shell Armchair, Europe, ca 1960s

Mid-Century Tripod Shell Armchair, Europe, ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Such unique designs had mixed perceptions even in the 1960s, Hans J. Wegner’s Shell Chair designed in 1963 being the most well-known example.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss
Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 10 Pink Crystal Tray by Artiss Dimensions: 35 x 15 cm, 20mm thick Materials: Crystal Also available in White Crystal Artis is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for nat...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Crystal

Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss
Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss

Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by Artiss

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze porch table with Malachite by ARTISS Dimensions: L 137 x W 42 x H 88 cm Materials: malachite, bronze ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and ...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss
Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss

Bronze Lamp with Malachite by Artiss

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze lamp with Malachite by ARTISS Dimensions: W 54 x D 54 x H 112 cm Materials: Malachite, bronze ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Modern Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS, China, 2019
Modern Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS, China, 2019

Modern Bronze Porch Table with Malachite by ARTISS, China, 2019

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze porch table with Malachite by ARTISS Dimensions: L 125 x W 50 x H 92 cm Materials: Malachite, bronze ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and ...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Murano Clam Shell Art Glass Dish, Italy, 1970s
Murano Clam Shell Art Glass Dish, Italy, 1970s

Murano Clam Shell Art Glass Dish, Italy, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A handblown clam shell bowl in textured glass. Very natural looking piece close mimicking the real deal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall-Mounted Sculpture White Plaster
Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall-Mounted Sculpture White Plaster

Organic Modern Monumental Shell Wall-Mounted Sculpture White Plaster

Located in London, GB

Handmade monumental shell wall-mounted sculpture, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculpt...

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Italian Faux-Bamboo Tortoise Shell Painted Metal Lectern / Bookstand
Vintage Italian Faux-Bamboo Tortoise Shell Painted Metal Lectern / Bookstand

Vintage Italian Faux-Bamboo Tortoise Shell Painted Metal Lectern / Bookstand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage painted metal/faux bamboo table lectern in tortoise shell palette/pattern supported by ball feet (ca. 1940s-50s, Italy) .

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832
French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832

Located in Langweer, NL

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832 Description: Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four species of Turbo sea shells, published in Pa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, Italy, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, Italy, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, Italy, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful shell tray designed in Italy in the 1970s. Black lacquered ceramic structure representing a scallop shell, symbol of love and beauty since antiquity.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany
Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Rijssen, NL

Shell shaped wall lights in frosted textured glass with silver details.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Shells In For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shells in you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A shells in — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 319 variations of the antique or vintage shells in you’re looking for, while we also have 211 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shells in you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shells in, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made shells in has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shells In?

A shells in can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,696, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $637,038.

Questions About Shells In

  • 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 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 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 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.