What are Shell Chairs?

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.

Do artillery shells explode?

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.

Is the Shell Chair comfortable?

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.

Where can I find giant clam shells?

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.

Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?

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.

What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?

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.

What style is Capiz shell chandelier?

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.

How can I make a DIY capiz shell lamp shade?

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.

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Clam Shell

Vintage Sea Shell

Herman Miller Shell Chair H Base

Shells With Silver

Shell Encrusted

Herman Miller Eames Chair Eiffel

Papua Shell

Wall Shell Lights

1950s Mexican Brass & Abalone Shell Tray with Five Alpaca Tumblers, Signed LMG

$4,030 / set

1950s Mexican Brass & Abalone Shell Tray with Five Alpaca Tumblers, Signed LMG

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant mid-century Mexican brass and abalone shell serving set, designed and handcrafted in Mexico during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s

$1,750

Late Art Deco Bronze Table Lamp with Capiz Shell Shade, Austria 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

The lamp is made of bronze with beautiful Art Deco motif, featuring absolutely breathtaking shade done in Capiz shell, with a very sculptural form. Made in Austria in 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Queluz Set of 2 Boxes, Cream Lacquer, Nacre Band, Gold Leaf Shell and Starfish

$1,364 / set

Queluz Set of 2 Boxes, Cream Lacquer, Nacre Band, Gold Leaf Shell and Starfish

By Greenapple, Lusitanus Home

Located in Lisboa, PT

Queluz is a set of two lidded boxes in cream high gloss lacquer with a band of golden nacre tiles and, on each lid, a cast shell finished in gold leaf, made in Portugal by Lusitanus ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf, Aluminum

Pair of 1980s Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools

$3,000 / set

Pair of 1980s Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools

By Andre Groult

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Venetian grotto style scalloped wood shell back swivel bar stools in original white wash finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Brass, Silver and Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Taxco

$2,650 / set

Set of Four Brass, Silver and Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Taxco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The luminous, iridescent shell contrasts beautifully with the warm brass and the cool silver interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Tiffany & Co. 'Modern Shell' Pattern Hollow Handle Bar Knife by Angela Cummings

$295

Tiffany & Co. 'Modern Shell' Pattern Hollow Handle Bar Knife by Angela Cummings

By Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. In the 'Modern Shell' pattern. In sterling silver with a hollow handle with in the form of a shell or mollusc spire.

Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cast and Hammered Brass Shell Sconces with Cord Covers, circa 1970s

$3,250 / set

Cast and Hammered Brass Shell Sconces with Cord Covers, circa 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning pair of brass shell sconces that mount in place. They glow atmospherically against a wall.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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

$2,444 / set

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

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s

$682

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Austria Material: Brass Wonderful metal element shell plate made in Austria in the 1950. high quality 1950s autrian handma...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Shell Back Three-Arm Wall Sconces - a Pair

$2,250 / set

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Shell Back Three-Arm Wall Sconces - a Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Designed in a dramatic shell motif, the sconces exude Hollywood Regency flair and timeless glamour.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s

$727Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

The shell can be sand with the open side to the top or to the side.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

$700 / item

Greige Light Grey Eames for 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

Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

Monumental Brass Artillery Shell Trench Art Table Lamps w/ Woven Wire Shades

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Lampshades Dia 13.25 x H 19.5 in Lamp 1 W 8.25 x D 8.25 x H 35 in Shell Tapering Bottom to Top Dia 5.5 to 5 in Lamp 2 W 7 x D 7 x H 35 in Shell Tapering Bottom to Top Dia 5 to 4.2...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

set of 2 Brass handmade Shell Plates by HAYNO FOCKEN, BAUHAUS, Germany, 1950s

$1,023 / set

set of 2 Brass handmade Shell Plates by HAYNO FOCKEN, BAUHAUS, Germany, 1950s

By Hayno Focken, Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Origin: GERMANY Material: Brass set of 2 wonderful metal element shell plate made in GERMANY in the 1950. high quality 1950s handmade fabrication of hammered solid brass by H...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder

$2,387

Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder

By Roberto Malagola

Located in VALENZA, IT

Elegant set consisting of 2 boxes containing 12 shell-shaped placeholders in solid 800 silver. The placeholders were made with the casting technique and finely chiselled.

Category

1990s Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Heavy Multicolor Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano Italy 1970

$1,236Sale Price|24% Off

Heavy Multicolor Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$514

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" 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

Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.

$2,160 / set

Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$443

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" 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

Mid 20thC Western Leather Belt & Holster Tool and Dyed Attached Shot Shell Tube

$685

Mid 20thC Western Leather Belt & Holster Tool and Dyed Attached Shot Shell Tube

Located in Incline Village, NV

Rather than individual bullet shell loop holders, a shot shell tube is attached.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

George III Silver Mounted Natural Conch Shell Caddy Spoon by Matthew Linwood.

$1,839

George III Silver Mounted Natural Conch Shell Caddy Spoon by Matthew Linwood.

By Matthew Linwood

Located in London, GB

The shell has a very attractive shape and colour and has plain silver mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century German White Porcelain Box with Lid with Shell Design, 1960s

$1,055

Mid-Century German White Porcelain Box with Lid with Shell Design, 1960s

By Kaiser

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German White Porcelain Box with Lid with Shell Design from Kaiser, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

2010s Pair of Eames for Herman Miller DSR Plastic Dining Side Shell Chairs, Grey

$650 / set

2010s Pair of Eames for Herman Miller DSR Plastic Dining Side Shell Chairs, Grey

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

They feature molded plastic shell seats in white, and they have Eiffel bases made of steel with a chrome finish.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Silver Mounted Coconut Cup, Europe, Circa 1820, Elegant Design

$2,391

Antique Silver Mounted Coconut Cup, Europe, Circa 1820, Elegant Design

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

Category

Antique 1820s European Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Organic Leaf/Shell Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s

$295

Mid-Century Organic Leaf/Shell Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s

By Rosenthal

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Organic Leaf/Shell Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s Beautifully sculpted porcelain dish designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for German manufacturer Ro...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Brown Leather and Oatmeal Fabric Queen Bed, Shell Shaped Headboard - Musa Line

$8,086 / item

Brown Leather and Oatmeal Fabric Queen Bed, Shell Shaped Headboard - Musa Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Hialeah, FL

Queen size bed by Uultis in oatmeal fabric and brown leather with shell-shaped headboard. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$443

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element 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

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

$3,495

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

2.1 kg Pink-Purple Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$909

2.1 kg Pink-Purple Murano Glass Bowl Element 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

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$443

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element 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

Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs

$750 / item

Greige Light Grey 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

Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG

$1,850

Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1960s More than a utilitarian piece, this pitcher is more of a sculpture, t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$443

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element 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

Tall Tortoise Shell Pattern Italian Modern Monumental Glass Urn with Top, 1960

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Tall Tortoise Shell Pattern Italian Modern Monumental Glass Urn with Top, 1960

By Empoli

Located in Miami, FL

The Tartaruga (tortoise) pattern in this urn has beautiful deep topaz and amber coloring resembling the popular items made of shells of turtles very popular in the late 19h century i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Ribbed Shell Bowl Vase, White Milk Glass and Gold, 1990s

$3,410

Italian Murano Glass Ribbed Shell Bowl Vase, White Milk Glass and Gold, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Murano glass sculptural shell presentation bowl vase crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases elegant Venetian organic marine revival design.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

MCM Zanfircio Murano Art Glass Shell Dish Green Latticino Ribbons by Salviati

$375

MCM Zanfircio Murano Art Glass Shell Dish Green Latticino Ribbons by Salviati

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite Murano glass shell dish in the style of Salviati showcases delicate green latticino ribbons in the intricate Zanfirico technique.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Grand Tour 18th Century Gilt Framed Classical Carved Shell Cameo "Dario RE'

$1,219

Grand Tour 18th Century Gilt Framed Classical Carved Shell Cameo "Dario RE'

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Classical carved shell cameo in its period oil gilt frame 18th century or earlier in age and likely to of been acquired on a grand tour.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Classical Greek Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber, Softwood, Giltwood

Antique Silver Mounted Coconut Cup with Nautical Scenes, Circa 1890

$2,541

Antique Silver Mounted Coconut Cup with Nautical Scenes, Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

Category

Antique 1890s European Barware

Materials

Silver

Seahorse Serpent Shell Grotto Black Gold Parcel Gilt Tall Pedestal Table(s)

$2,800 / item

Seahorse Serpent Shell Grotto Black Gold Parcel Gilt Tall Pedestal Table(s)

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful patinated parcel gilt 20th century tall Venetian grotto occasional table featuring seahorse legs and serpent supporting shell table top, all carved in the Rococo style.

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Shell Inlaid Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$15,785 / item

Shell Inlaid Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Axis Chest Of Drawers is an effortless piece that embodies sophistication along with subtle graphic detailing. Inlaid in black pen shell, the tapered frame creates a geometric ae...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$5,335 / item

Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Cirrus Cloud Side Table in Black Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti is a whimsical and elegant interpretation of floating clouds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.

$2,217 / set

Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.

By Barovier

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$6,572 / item

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted Side Table in black pen shell by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$6,572 / item

Shell Inlaid Side Table with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted Side Table in black pen shell by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$9,020 / item

Shell Inlaid Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Axis Bench is an effortless piece that embodies sophistication along with subtle graphic detailing. Inlaid in black pen shell, the tapered frame creates a geometric aesthetic wit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$9,020 / item

Shell Inlaid Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Axis Bench is an effortless piece that embodies sophistication along with subtle graphic detailing. Inlaid in black pen shell, the tapered frame creates a geometric aesthetic wit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Brass, NOBILIS, Handmade by Greenapple

$3,865 / item

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chair, Brass, NOBILIS, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Margot dining chair features an inner shell upholstered in beige blue cotton fabric and an outer shell in beige leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Grey Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

$2,956 / item

Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Grey Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Margot dining chair features an inner shell upholstered in grey linen fabric and an outer shell in black leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg

$695

Signed Modernist Surreal Bronze Sculpture of a Walking Conch Shell with Leg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsically depicting a conch shell with legs in full stride. The realistically modeled shell with a lighter ochre/brown patina and the legs with a darker chocolate brown patina.

Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

$1,195

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

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

$2,012

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Mid-Century ceiling light featuring three shell-shaped satin glass shades in a refined pastel pink tone, paired with a warm gilt metal structure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large 30cm Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s

$682

Large 30cm Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass Wonderful metal element shell plate made in Germany in the 1950. high quality 1950s handmade fabri...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Los Castillo Abalone Shell Silver Plated Pitcher and Cups from Mexico

$1,500 / set

Vintage Los Castillo Abalone Shell Silver Plated Pitcher and Cups from Mexico

By Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Fendi Casa, Los Castillo, Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Los Castillo pitcher with beautiful abalone shell and matching set of abalone shell cups. Marked Alpaca Taxco.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Coconut Cup by Various Makers, 1873, UK

$2,064

Victorian Sterling Silver Coconut Cup by Various Makers, 1873, UK

By Various Makers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

$15,499 / item

Shell Bar Cabinet 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 Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell by Venini Murano attrib., Italy 1970

$511

Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell by Venini Murano attrib., Italy 1970

By Venini, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: attributed to Venini Glass, Murano Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$7,397 / item

Shell Coffee Table 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 Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Pierre Giradon Seascape in Lucite

$4,200

Pierre Giradon Seascape in Lucite

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in New York, NY

At the center, a crab dominates the composition, surrounded by branching coral, shells, echinoderms, and smaller crustaceans, arranged symmetrically yet organically.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

$10,400 / item

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The clean lines of the overall piece, inlaid in black pen shell, are accentuated by the discreet bronze-patina brass indentation detail giving it a luxurious pop.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

$10,400 / item

Shell Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The clean lines of the overall piece, inlaid in blue pen shell, are accentuated by the discreet bronze-patina brass indentation detail giving it a luxurious pop.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Ta...

Materials

Brass

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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

What are Shell Chairs?
1 Answer
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.
Do artillery shells explode?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Shell Chair comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
Where can I find giant clam shells?
1 Answer
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.
Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
1 Answer
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.
What style is Capiz shell chandelier?
1 Answer
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.
How can I make a DIY capiz shell lamp shade?
1 Answer
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.