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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Wall Shell Lights

Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s

$723Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Midcentury Italian Handmade Brass Shell Shaped Bowls for Metal Art, 1970s

By Metal Art

Located in Roma, IT

The two largest shells measures (cm): depth - 20 width - 19 height - 4.5 The small shell measures (cm): depth - 14 width - 13 height - 4.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

MDF Italia Customizable Universal Chair with Oak Base by Jean Marie Massaud

$2,034 / item

MDF Italia Customizable Universal Chair with Oak Base by Jean Marie Massaud

By MDF Italia

Located in New York, NY

PADDED BACKREST Load-bearing shell in tubular metal padded with polyurethane foam.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

MDF Italia Customizable Universal Swivel Chair by Jean Marie Massaud

$1,737 / item

MDF Italia Customizable Universal Swivel Chair by Jean Marie Massaud

By MDF Italia

Located in New York, NY

PADDED BACKREST Load-bearing shell in tubular metal padded with polyurethane foam.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell & Wave Crest

$6,160

Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell & Wave Crest

Located in East Point, GA

This antique sofa from Jamaica features a carved crest in shell and wave motif, gracefully curved arms, and is raised on outward facing paw feet, all typical of the Regency style.

Category

Early 20th Century Jamaican Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood

Shell Inlaid Breakfast Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$17,561 / item

Shell Inlaid Breakfast Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The top is inlaid in black shell. Available in other finishes and as a console and side table The dimensions of this piece are 43.3 dia x 29.25 inches All R&Y Augousti pieces ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Derby Shell Dish or Plate Hand Painted & Gilded Pattern 129, Ca 1810

$239Sale Price|20% Off

Georgian Derby Shell Dish or Plate Hand Painted & Gilded Pattern 129, Ca 1810

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Shell dishes, named as such for taking the shape of a shell were used in Dessert services.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Porcelain

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

$1,591Sale Price|20% Off

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original one of a kind glass shell was produced in the 197...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Shell and Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$25,080 / set

Shagreen Nesting Coffee Tables with Shell and Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The smaller nesting table is inlaid in black pen shell. The finish of the shagreen is authentic as it is hand-dyed by our artisans.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Pan Am dining chairs, chrome, leather by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970

$4,831 / set

Set of 4 Pan Am dining chairs, chrome, leather by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970

By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The generous, softly upholstered seat shells rest within an open, basket-like structure of curved chrome rods.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

$6,035 / item

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

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

Oak, Cowhide

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen

$6,170 / item

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

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

Walnut, Leather

Handsome George II Pair of Small Cast 4 Shell Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1756

$7,187

Handsome George II Pair of Small Cast 4 Shell Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1756

By John Preist

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1756 by John Priest, this charming pair of George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzl...

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details - 50% dep for Mike

$32,994 / item

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details - 50% dep for Mike

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted bed in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

$32,994 / item

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted bed in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details - 50% dep for Mike

$28,639 / item

Shell and Brass Bed Frame with Geometric Fluted Details - 50% dep for Mike

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted bed in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a one of a kind piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique Spode Shell Shaped Dishes Iron Red & Blue Imari Pattern England c. 1820

$280

Antique Spode Shell Shaped Dishes Iron Red & Blue Imari Pattern England c. 1820

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Spode shell-shaped dishes was made in England around 1820 and decorated in the classic iron-red and blue palette associated with Imari decoration.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

$6,540

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awes...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

$6,540

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the aweso...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

$6,540

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

The awesome dowel base reads Seng Chicago on the metal portion, fiberglass shell with rope edge in color grey parchment yellow (faded) in very good condition, no cracks, aged in a go...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

$6,540

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production/first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller/Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the aweso...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gold Leaf Mirror with Floral and Shell Decor

$1,700

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gold Leaf Mirror with Floral and Shell Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Rectangular in shape, the large mirror can be hang vertically or horizontally; the frame features exquisite hand carved floral decor, and is embellished with a cartouche shell motif ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

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

$880 / set

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

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Each sconce is outstanding as the way the shell 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

Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s

$966 / set

Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s

By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in München, BY

Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'wall shell 2681'. Designed by the famous German Designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1952.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl, 1950

$1,472

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Large Clam Shell Bowl, 1950

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing hand blown clam shell bowl in cobalt blue glass with gold flecks.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s

$613

Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s).

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s

$420

Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A single sea shell form wall light, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass, affixed against a brass base, circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1 of 2 Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

$852 / item

1 of 2 Large 34cm Brass Shell Plate Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: 1 of 2 Brass metal shell plate element Origin: Germany Material: Brass Wonderful metal element shell plate made in Germany in the 1970. high quality 1970s fabric...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency sideboard in Louis XVI style, France, 1980s

$7,958

Hollywood Regency sideboard in Louis XVI style, France, 1980s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Louis XVI style of Briar in Hollywood Regency style with finish in Moss Gray Lacquer and Shell...Brass details. This beautiful sideboard in Moss Gray lacquer is reminiscent of the so...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.

$1,023

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$545

Large 1, 2kg 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

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$1,023

Large 1, 4kg 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

Natural History Marine Taxidermy Collection Sea Stars in Shadow Box Frame

$490

Natural History Marine Taxidermy Collection Sea Stars in Shadow Box Frame

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage collection of natural history marine taxidermy samples Sea Stars in variety of shapes and colours mounted in a shadow box frame signed Greetings from Florida.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner Shell

$15,500 / set

New Queens by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner Shell

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This timeless, Classic, shell-motif pattern was introduced in the year 1900.

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Tables w/ Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

$7,903 / set

Shagreen and Shell Nesting Tables w/ Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The large and medium size are inlaid in coal black shagreen and black pen shell respectively, both tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto t...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960

$4,206

Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Paris, IDF

Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion wood shell, seat and back upholstered in leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1 of 6 Ice Glass Shell Glass Wall Light Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1970s

$659 / item

1 of 6 Ice Glass Shell Glass Wall Light Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1970s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

Pair of Beautiful wall lights with a Ice glass in shell form made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

$7,153

A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell

Located in London, GB

A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich tortoiseshell case of restrained yet sophisticated form. The rectangular case, gentl...

Category

Antique 1880s Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Don Shepherd Style Iridescent Icescape Lettuce Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$550

Don Shepherd Style Iridescent Icescape Lettuce Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

It also resembles an oyster shell in our opinion. The substantial clear-to-opalescent glass is enhanced by a luminous iridescent surface that changes dramatically according to the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No1

$625

New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No1

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Old Stock Large 2.4kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese 1970

$2,103

New Old Stock Large 2.4kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese 1970

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Old Stock, 1, 5kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Antonio da Ros, Cenedese, 1970

$1,364

New Old Stock, 1, 5kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Antonio da Ros, Cenedese, 1970

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Old Stock 3.4kg Murano ice Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970

$1,790Sale Price|30% Off

New Old Stock 3.4kg Murano ice Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s Decorative Composition of Seashells in a Mercury Glass Cup

$1,762

1990s Decorative Composition of Seashells in a Mercury Glass Cup

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant marine decorative arrangement composed of a carefully selected selection of shells, conches, and coral fragments, arranged in an antique blown glass goblet with a crackled me...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Glass

2, 3 Kg Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

$1,080

2, 3 Kg Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Toso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell

$15,199 / set

New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

This timeless, classic, shell-motif pattern was introduced in the year 1899.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

$2,125 / item

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Abalone Task Lamp in chrome is the ninth release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists an...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style

$4,700

Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style

Located in London, GB

French Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris, Queen Anne Style, Circa 1880 A particularly elegant and unusual French mantel clock dating from the late nineteenth c...

Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop

$2,842

Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

The lower panel shows a large scallop shell in a shaped cartouche. The cabinet stands on round bun feet, and the door still has its lock with a key and tassel.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin

$3,151 / set

Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze metal.

Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Bluemoon Ottoman by Patrick Jouin

$1,838 / item

Bluemoon Ottoman by Patrick Jouin

Located in Geneve, CH

Bluemoon ottoman by Patrick Jouin Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze metal.

Category

2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century

$41,498

Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Important Antwerp Cabinet In tortoiseshell, ebony And Bronze, theater in ebony and bone marquetry

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

New Old Stock 1, 2kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s

$739

New Old Stock 1, 2kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Old Stock, 1, 6kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese Italy 1960s

$625

New Old Stock, 1, 6kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese Italy 1960s

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No 2

$625

New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No 2

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1940 Organic Modern Sea Whip Assemblage in Lucite Stand, USA

$216Sale Price|20% Off

1940 Organic Modern Sea Whip Assemblage in Lucite Stand, USA

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic sea specimens black coral branch, pink sea whip branches , some dried se weed arranged on a lucite stand.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Still Life with Sea Sponges, Original Oil on Panel with Silver Leaf, Framed

$3,800

Still Life with Sea Sponges, Original Oil on Panel with Silver Leaf, Framed

By Helen Oh 1

Located in Chicago, IL

A sea sponge doubles as a vessel to hold decorative shells in the still life by Helen Oh. Enhanced with a silver leaf backdrop, the shells and sponges are reflected in the rich maho...

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese Italy, 1960

$909Sale Price|27% Off

Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese Italy, 1960

By Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960s-1970s This...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair in Saddle Leather & Steel, Mid-Century

$6,059 / item

Mario Bellini Cab 413 Chair in Saddle Leather & Steel, Mid-Century

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

STRUCTURE Tubular steel frame, painted black. · Seat shell in black plastic. PADDING Flexible cold processed polyurethane foam.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Seahorse Shaped Drawer Handles in Brass & Abalone by Peñoles, Mexico

$3,450 / set

Set of Six Seahorse Shaped Drawer Handles in Brass & Abalone by Peñoles, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The handles were crafted with precision and attention to detail, each drawer pull features a stylized seahorse figure with abalone shell inlay. The combination of brass and abalone ...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Foliage & Sky, grey & green textured cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva

$12,262

Foliage & Sky, grey & green textured cast glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva

Located in London, GB

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

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2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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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.

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What are Shell Chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
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.