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Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Caramulo armchair features an inner shell upholstered in beige nubuck leather and outer shell in caramel nubuck leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

De Sede DS-265 Coco Armchair by Sven Dogs
De Sede DS-265 Coco Armchair by Sven Dogs

De Sede DS-265 Coco Armchair 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

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi
Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Japanese Old Shell Casing 1930s-1940s / Iron Object Flower Vase Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Inside the shell is an explosive charge, which is fired together with a fuse, but this product is a “shell” without the contents.

Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Shell Salts/Butter Dishes Edward Farrell 1830
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Shell Salts/Butter Dishes Edward Farrell 1830

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Shell Salts/Butter Dishes Edward Farrell 1830

Located in London, GB

Delightfully sculpted in scallop shell form with three supporting cast scrolled feet, these shell dishes wonderfully capture the essence of Rococo in silverware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's
Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's

Large Flush Mount with 3 Milkglass Shells, Barovier Style, Italy, 1970's

Located in Rijssen, NL

The light fixture consists of 3 blown glass shells. Mounted on an brass frame. The glass shells refract the light beautifully.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell – Carmel & White Bullicante with Gold Flecks
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell – Carmel & White Bullicante with Gold Flecks

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell – Carmel & White Bullicante with Gold Flecks

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A stunning Alfredo Barbini Murano glass Conchiglia shell sculpture, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant shell-shaped piece features a harmonious blend of carmel and white ton...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

Created by Villalobos, this petite sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arranged in geometric panels, creating a vibrant play of turquoise, g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

Early Eames LAR Fiberglass Arm shell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

This example dates to circa 1954 and was in production as one of the five introductory base styles when the fiberglass shells were introduced in 1950. It does not have a rope edge, w...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

You have found it. This arm shell chair is one of the most sought-after designs by Charles and Ray Eames.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage  Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Eames Herman Miller DSS Ochre Yellow Mustard Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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

Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso  circa 1930
Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso  circa 1930

Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso circa 1930

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Merida, Yucatan

The chandelier features four large, heavy shell-shaped leaves in a soft clear blue iridescent Murano glass, exhibiting exceptional depth and authentic period iridescence.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

18th Century English Baroque Marble Fireplace  Appuldurcombe House
18th Century English Baroque Marble Fireplace  Appuldurcombe House

18th Century English Baroque Marble Fireplace Appuldurcombe House

Located in Ware, GB

Appuldurcombe House was reduced to a shell in WW2 by a German bomb. The surround was privately purchased at auction in the 1980s and found a new home in central London.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed
Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed

Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed

By Los Castillos, Taxco

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The piece is decorated with a graphic pattern in abalone shell on the legs and eyes, with the body composed in brass, copper, silver, and bronze.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Vintage French Porcelain Shell Dish, Dog Rose & Forget-Me-Not Branch - 2C133
Vintage French Porcelain Shell Dish, Dog Rose & Forget-Me-Not Branch - 2C133

Vintage French Porcelain Shell Dish, Dog Rose & Forget-Me-Not Branch - 2C133

Located in Bordeaux, FR

✦ ABOUT THIS PIECE A charming vintage French porcelain shell-form dish — moulded in the form of a large scallop shell, decorated with a naturalistic dog rose and forget-me-not flower...

Category

20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s

By Este Ceramiche

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern white ceramic shells table lamp by Este Ceramiche, 1960s Table lamp with a shade composed of two white ceramic shells.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Italian Georgian Dining Chairs Shell Walnut Set of 5
Antique Italian Georgian Dining Chairs Shell Walnut Set of 5

Antique Italian Georgian Dining Chairs Shell Walnut Set of 5

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 5 Antique 1930s Italian Venetian Shell Dining Chairs in Solid Walnut Approximate Measurements ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s
French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

French Vintage Table Lamp, Shell Form Ceramic with Brass Base, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Vintage Table Lamp in Shell Form with Brass Base – 1970s Style Elegant French table lamp featuring a sculptural ceramic base in the shape of a stylized shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos
Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos

Vintage Nautical Shell Style Plaster Lamp By Edward J. Krumpe For Sirmos

By Sirmos

Located in Doraville, GA

DESCRIPTION Vintage whimsical nautical shell style lamp made of molded plaster, designed and sculpted by Edward J.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

2020 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs
2020 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs

2020 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a molded plastic shell seat in tan, and these have white oak dowel bases.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Shell-Shaped Armchairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1935
Art Deco Shell-Shaped Armchairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1935

Art Deco Shell-Shaped Armchairs by Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1935

By Casa e Giardino

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2810 Gio Ponti (1891-1979) Pair of large shell-shaped armchairs upholstered in fabric and turned feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Oil on Canvas Young Boy With Shell Signed Marchetti 1938 Italy
Oil on Canvas Young Boy With Shell Signed Marchetti 1938 Italy

Oil on Canvas Young Boy With Shell Signed Marchetti 1938 Italy

Located in palm beach, FL

The hand in this large shell inspires a feeling of curiosity and discovery synonymous with adolescence.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980
Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980

Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Royal Copenhagen Crystal Musling Shell Glass Bowl by Per Lutkin, Denmark
Royal Copenhagen Crystal Musling Shell Glass Bowl by Per Lutkin, Denmark

Royal Copenhagen Crystal Musling Shell Glass Bowl by Per Lutkin, Denmark

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Rijssen, NL

Royal Copenhagen crystal relief molded musling shell bowl. Designed by Per Lutkin a high-end piece of the late 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames

20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames

Located in San Francisco, CA

20th Century Victorian Revival Cameo Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames 7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell Box Clasp 7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D Marked 95

Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell

Neoclassical Gold Gilt & Faux Tortoise Shell Pedestal Plant Stand by Ugo Bianchi
Neoclassical Gold Gilt & Faux Tortoise Shell Pedestal Plant Stand by Ugo Bianchi

Neoclassical Gold Gilt & Faux Tortoise Shell Pedestal Plant Stand by Ugo Bianchi

By John Widdicomb, Versace

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Italian Neoclassical or Empire style pedestal plant stand By Ugo Bianchi Italy, Circa 1960s Carved wood in faux tortoise shell finish, with gold gilt trim and accen...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10
Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10

Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10

By Frank Smith Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Shapely beaded handles terminate in a shell pattern. Beautifully detailed. Good weight.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s
Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Large Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass Wonderful metal element shell plate made in Germany in the 1970. high quality 1970s fabricat...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Corner Console-Gilded Wood with 24 Carat Leaf-Green Marble From The Alps XVIIIth
Corner Console-Gilded Wood with 24 Carat Leaf-Green Marble From The Alps XVIIIth

Corner Console-Gilded Wood with 24 Carat Leaf-Green Marble From The Alps XVIIIth

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

These two magnificent crosspieces are very richly carved with acanthus leaves and are provided with a satyr for one and a baccantus for the other connected by a scalloped belt decora...

Category

Antique 18th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Margot dining chair features an inner shell upholstered in beige bouclé fabric and an outer shell in red velvet fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV period stone mantel with carved overmantel
Louis XV period stone mantel with carved overmantel

Louis XV period stone mantel with carved overmantel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The lower part of the lintel features double curves that wrap around the center of a shell motif, typical of the Louis XV period. The shell in relief is asymmetrical, surrounded by s...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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

Large Purple Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Purple Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Purple Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1.6 kg multicolor Murano Glass Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large 1.6 kg multicolor Murano Glass Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large 1.6 kg multicolor Murano Glass Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Pair of Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Sconces

Pair of Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Shell Sconces

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern shell wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in clear and gold Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a brass base.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

2015 Set of Three Eames For Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair w/ Upholstery
2015 Set of Three Eames For Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair w/ Upholstery

2015 Set of Three Eames For Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair w/ Upholstery

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a molded fiberglass shell seat that is upholstered in an umber-hued hopsack fabric.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Shell-Shaped Brass Bowl, by Renzo Cassetti 1960s

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Italian mid-century shell shaped bowl or ashtray in solid brass. This delightful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Renzo Cassetti Italia.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo
Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo

Silver & Mother of Pearl Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo/Los Castillo

By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Executed in silver-plated metal with meticulously applied mother of pearl shell inlay, the piece presents a stylized, cloaked female figure with a serene, faceless form.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Upsala Ekeby. Shell-shaped ceramic bowl.
Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Upsala Ekeby. Shell-shaped ceramic bowl.

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Upsala Ekeby. Shell-shaped ceramic bowl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Upsala Ekeby. Shell-shaped ceramic bowl. Glazed in brown tones with pink shades on the inside.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders Opalescent glass
PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders Opalescent glass

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders Opalescent glass

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders in Opalescent glass. Both are hand blown and show slight difference due to being hand made.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Blown Glass

Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode

Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized traditional form with a serpentine front having three drawers clad in bronze with bronze h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wall Mirror, Shell Pediment, 18th Century
French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wall Mirror, Shell Pediment, 18th Century

French Louis XVI Carved Gilt Wall Mirror, Shell Pediment, 18th Century

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI '18th Century' carved gilt wall mirror with shell pediment and filigree detail in corners.  

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950
Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950

Wall Light Model "Shell" by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill + Putzler, Germany, 1950

By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: metal and porcelain wall light model "shell" Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Producer: Peill and Putzler, Germany AGE: 1950s Model: "Shell" ...

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up
Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

By A.W. Goebel

Located in Lisbon, PT

Molded in glazed porcelain with nacre-inspired colors, the mussel shell opens to reveal a compartment once used to store rice powder or jewelry.

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather - Pair Great set of lounge chairs in the style of the "Amanta" chair by Mario Belli...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell

Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

XL Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "STRIPES" by Fratelli Fanciullacci, ITALY, 1950s
XL Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "STRIPES" by Fratelli Fanciullacci, ITALY, 1950s

XL Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "STRIPES" by Fratelli Fanciullacci, ITALY, 1950s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic shell bowl Producer: Fratelli Fanciullaci, Italy Designer: Fratelli Fanciullaci Decade: 1950s This original studio pottery vintage plate element was d...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century
1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century

1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in 足利市, JP

There are no major tears or deep structural rips, but it carries a distinct vintage patina. FRP Shell: The cream-white fiberglass shell is solid, showing light surface scuffs and min...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Shell Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shell Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shell Buffet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The overall piece is inlaid in black pen shell accentuated with intricate bronze-patina brass details that have the signature Augousti "melting" effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Shell Motif Giltwood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado, Hollywood Regency, 1950s
Shell Motif Giltwood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado, Hollywood Regency, 1950s

Shell Motif Giltwood Oval Mirror by Francisco Hurtado, Hollywood Regency, 1950s

By Francisco Hurtado

Located in Barcelona, ES

The oval frame is comprised by a pattern of carved scallop shells starting at the top with a large shell and decreasing in size to the bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of six Model 1788 chairs (also known as the "Dining Chair" or "Shell Chair" in teak) designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Syncretic Sepik Figure of Jesus Christ with Cowrie Shell Eyes Papua New Guinea
Syncretic Sepik Figure of Jesus Christ with Cowrie Shell Eyes Papua New Guinea

Syncretic Sepik Figure of Jesus Christ with Cowrie Shell Eyes Papua New Guinea

Located in Madrid, ES

Particularly remarkable are the inlaid cowrie-shell eyes (Cypraea moneta). Shells traditionally possessed considerable economic, ceremonial, and symbolic importance in Melanesian soc...

Category

Vintage 1960s Religious Items

Materials

Fruitwood

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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.