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

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

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s

$1,120

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Brass & Abalone Pitcher and Tumblers Set, 1950s

$3,450 / set

Alfredo Villasana Taxco Brass & Abalone Pitcher and Tumblers Set, 1950s

By Los Castillo, Alfredo Villasana, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age and use. The abalone shell inlay remains intact and presents beautifully.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

C. 2020 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Side Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel Base

$350

C. 2020 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Side Shell Chair with Walnut Dowel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames DSW plastic shell chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wedgwood Palissy Majolica Volute Shell and Coral Open Salt Cellar, Dated 1872

$885

Wedgwood Palissy Majolica Volute Shell and Coral Open Salt Cellar, Dated 1872

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very rarely found, early Wedgwood majolica glazed shell and coral open salt cellar – date marked 1872.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 2 Murano Glass Shell Lamps Vintage Space Age Design Italy, 1980s

$612 / set

Set of 2 Murano Glass Shell Lamps Vintage Space Age Design Italy, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Discover the retro flair of the 80s with our unique Murano glass shell lamps. Handmade in Italy, they combine craftsmanship with timeless design.

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Great Selection Marine Natural History Specimens in Wood Tray

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Great Selection Marine Natural History Specimens in Wood Tray

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Great selection of marine life natural history specimens- sea shells, sea biscuit, sea stars, etc in a wood tray with velvet lining.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

$6,820 / item

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs

$3,250

Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs

Located in New York, NY

Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with curvilinear and shell motifs, measuring 7'' in length by 5 1/3'' in depth by 3 2/3'' in heig...

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks

$1,466

Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird

$2,850

English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English lead bird bath from the mid 20th century, with squirrel and bird sitting on a shell. Created in England during the midcentury period, this lead bird bath features a scallo...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Lead

1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup

$1,534

1990s Seashell Composition in Engraved Silver Cup

Located in Marbella, ES

The natural variations inherent in the shells make each arrangement unique..

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique English Creamware Shell Dish Yellow Ground Gilt Floral Brown Leaves 1820

$450

Antique English Creamware Shell Dish Yellow Ground Gilt Floral Brown Leaves 1820

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

This English creamware shell shaped dish, made circa 1820, is distinguished by its rich combination of yellow, brown, and gold.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Creamware

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

$3,600 / set

Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The shells are highlighted in gold with gilded enamel trim on the bases as well as the coral.

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coastal Mixed Media Seashell Floral Wall Art in Painted Frame

$795

Vintage Coastal Mixed Media Seashell Floral Wall Art in Painted Frame

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A charming 1975 handcrafted seashell floral arrangement featuring mussel shell flowers, tiny shell blossoms, spiral shells, and delicate coastal detailing all mounted on canvas board.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Yarn

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base

$1,250

Mid Century Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Coconut Shell Inlay Gourd-Form Table Lamp on Rattan Base, Mid-20th Century A beautifully handcrafted gourd-form table lamp featuring an intricate surfac...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

$685

Heavy Large 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 195...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stunning Shell Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s 'One of Seven'

$460 / item

Stunning Shell Shaped Murano Ice Glass Sconces, Italy, 1980s 'One of Seven'

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Each sconce is outstanding as the way the triangle or shell style is designed in detail on the edges and enhance the way the light spread.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s

$28,000

Karl Springer Waterfall Desk in Tortoise Color Penshell, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Miami, FL

A Karl Springer desk in Tortoise color Pen-Shell with 3 recessed drawers. Signed with brass plaque.

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood

Modern X-Style Console Table with Sea Shell Top & White Lacquer Base

$4,150

Modern X-Style Console Table with Sea Shell Top & White Lacquer Base

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Modern console table. Elegant sea shell top with white lacquer x-style base. Can be customized with different coverings, woods, and stain & paint finishes.

Category

2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

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

$795

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

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: xl 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

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Sea-shell" 2 of 3

$164 / item

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Sea-shell" 2 of 3

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-watercolored print representing a sheffield candle holder with a Sea-shell hand-colored in light grey nuance, Image reproduced from ancient and famous illustrations.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

20th Century Italian Silver Boxes Shell-Shaped on feet with gilted interior

$4,831

20th Century Italian Silver Boxes Shell-Shaped on feet with gilted interior

By Ge.Ca

Located in VALENZA, IT

Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade.

Category

1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

$557

Large Green 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

Seguso Murano Red White Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl with Silver Flecks

$1,307

Seguso Murano Red White Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl with Silver Flecks

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl / ashtray in red and white with silver flecks inclusions.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Aurora High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute

$2,069 / item

Aurora High Backrest Executive Upholstered Armchair by Quinti Sedute

Located in Geneve, CH

The roundish, welcoming shape joins well with the mono-shell in a creative yet customisable way. The chair can be ordered with a low or high backrest.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

$913

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Venini, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Venini glass, murano Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produce...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Round Dining Table with Walnut Top and Capiz Shell Base, USA

$10,625 / item

Modern Round Dining Table with Walnut Top and Capiz Shell Base, USA

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

A modern round dining table featuring a walnut top finished in a satin lacquer and a sculptural base clad in real Capiz shell. Often referred to as “glass oysters,” the shells create...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Maple, Poplar

Original Antique Poster Everything For Victory Military Loan WWI No Spare Shells

$2,043

Original Antique Poster Everything For Victory Military Loan WWI No Spare Shells

Located in London, GB

5½% - featuring a convoy of military trucks transporting crates along a track road in the countryside with a sign marked on the boxes reading Do Not Spare Shells and soldiers in unif...

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

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

$625

Large Pink Murano Bubble 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

Mid-Century Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Grey Fabric, Greenapple

$3,865 / item

Mid-Century Modern Margot Leather Dining Chairs, Black, Grey Fabric, 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 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Brass

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

$557

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

$625

Large Red 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

1, 9kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" 50cm Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970

$1,648

1, 9kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" 50cm Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs

$975 / set

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and fea...

Category

Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970

$739

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970

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

Portrait on Ivory of a Lady in a Hat in a Brass and Tortoiseshell Frame

$1,000

Portrait on Ivory of a Lady in a Hat in a Brass and Tortoiseshell Frame

Located in Tampa, FL

Portrait on ivory of a lady in a hat in a brass and tortoise shell frame. French paper on back. Circa 1880s, France.

Category

Antique 1880s French Paintings

Materials

Brass

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

$625

Large Pink 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

Heavy 2, 3kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970

$1,648

Heavy 2, 3kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

One of a kind Ceramic Shell shaped box signed by Hans Hedberg, 1960s

$1,364

One of a kind Ceramic Shell shaped box signed by Hans Hedberg, 1960s

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Paris, FR

Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near Nice in France. Shell shaped ceramic box , coral enameled, signed Dimensions : 16 x 10 x 4 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Propeller Floor Lamp by Kifu Paris

$4,565 / item

Medium Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Propeller Floor Lamp by Kifu Paris

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Kifu Paris medium propeller up light floor lamp in black pen shell is a sculptural lighting piece and comes in two other sizes sold separately (images at end of slide).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Medium Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Propeller Floor Lamp by Kifu Paris

$4,565 / item

Medium Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Propeller Floor Lamp by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Kifu Paris medium propeller uplight floor lamp in black pen shell is a sculptural lighting piece and comes in two other sizes sold separately (images at end of slide).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Clam Shell Art Glass Bowl

$903

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Clam Shell Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl in pink degrade and clear glass with inner air bubbles.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror ‘1 of 4’

$409

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror ‘1 of 4’

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-colored print representing a golden shell. The handcrafted frame is in gilded wood with mirror inserts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Paper

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

$20,369

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen. Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) International Furniture Competition in New York, th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Beech, Teak

4 S Marine Natural History Specimens Seashells in Domed Clochets

$310 / set

4 S Marine Natural History Specimens Seashells in Domed Clochets

Located in Boca Raton, FL

4 pcs Marine Natural History collection in domed Clochets, including sea shells, sea urchins, blow fish etc. Great coastal decor accent or collectors item.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '3 of 4'

$443

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '3 of 4'

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-colored print representing a golden shell. The handcrafted frame is in gilded wood with mirror inserts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '2 of 4'

$443

Contemporary Italian Golden Shell Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '2 of 4'

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-colored print representing a golden shell. The handcrafted frame is in gilded wood with mirror inserts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Italian Golden Shells Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '4 of 4'

$443

Contemporary Italian Golden Shells Print, Gilded Wood Frame with Mirror '4 of 4'

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elegant hand-colored print representing two golden shells. The handcrafted frame is in gilded wood with mirror inserts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paper

Large Mid Century Modern Barovier e Toso Red Gold Infused Shell Bowl 1950s

$725Sale Price|39% Off

Large Mid Century Modern Barovier e Toso Red Gold Infused Shell Bowl 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Miami, FL

Dynamic and divine Barovier & Toso large scallop shell bowl. Exquisite in red with much gold leaf and a white Pulegoso bubbly underside.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

$4,547 / set

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic “Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect a...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

$5,950

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

Located in Atlanta, GA

The doors open to reveal inner shelves offering convenient storage opportunities, while the ensemble, accented with a carved shell on the apron, is resting on four legs, the front on...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Bamboo Table Lamp with Black Leather and Marble Base and Scallop Shell Shade

$2,270 / item

Bamboo Table Lamp with Black Leather and Marble Base and Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the Ligurian Summer Collection, a sophisticated family of handmade fixtures in natural sea shell, coiled leather, marble, and bamboo, inspired by the faded splendor of th...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

$8,580 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$5,225 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Nimbus 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

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

$5,274 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Stratus 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

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

$9,570 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$6,495 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Axis Stool 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 Stools

Materials

Brass

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

$12,650 / item

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

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

$2,450

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Forest Grove, PA

It was amazing to see the Mid Century market bloom and I am fortunate to have had a front row seat for the fireworks. I have been buying shell chairs ever since, this chair is my fa...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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.

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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.