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Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bar Trolley in Coal Black Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris
Bar Trolley in Coal Black Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris

Bar Trolley in Coal Black Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Available in black pen shell and cream shagreen, images at end of slide.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Verpan FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in
Verpan FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in

Verpan FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The FUN 7DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is a celebrated piece from the iconic Fun collection, widely reg...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell, PVC, Wood

Rectangular Tray in Coal Black Shagreen with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Rectangular Tray in Coal Black Shagreen with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Rectangular Tray in Coal Black Shagreen with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous top is inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti the daughter of Ria and Yiouri Augou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Nesting Side Tables in Shagreen, Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Nesting Side Tables in Shagreen, Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Nesting Side Tables in Shagreen, Quartz and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

Materials: Ebony, Macassar, Cedar, Abalone shell, leather and bronze. Country: France Date: 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Verpan FUN 8DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in
Verpan FUN 8DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in

Verpan FUN 8DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton, Seashell Discs, Ø100 cm 39.4 in

By Verpan, Verner Panton

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: FUN 8DM Pendant Lamp Year: 1964 The FUN 8DM Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton is part of the iconic Fun collection, widely considered one of t...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The soft luster of the shell contrasts with the structured shimmer of brass, making this vase not just a vessel, but a statement of timeless beauty.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

An HMS Bellerophon oak armchair, Circa 1836
An HMS Bellerophon oak armchair, Circa 1836

An HMS Bellerophon oak armchair, Circa 1836

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The very realistic depiction of the shells in this embroidery can no doubt be attributed to the custom of sailors to collect shells for their loved ones.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid The Abalone Library Lamp is the 11th release from the Venus Collection, a whimsical family of handmade fixtures inspired by the Surrealists and natura...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alain Delon Hollywood Regency Sofa for Maison Jansen
Alain Delon Hollywood Regency Sofa for Maison Jansen

Alain Delon Hollywood Regency Sofa for Maison Jansen

By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen

Located in Conversano, IT

The sofa, upholstered in the original fabric with a tone-on-tone tobacco-colored geometric pattern, stands out for its enveloping and sculptural form, almost like a wave or a shell, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Silk

Chroma, iridescent cast glass & model train steam chassis sculpture by Jon Lewis
Chroma, iridescent cast glass & model train steam chassis sculpture by Jon Lewis

Chroma, iridescent cast glass & model train steam chassis sculpture by Jon Lewis

By Jon Lewis

Located in London, GB

Forever evolving works, the consistent detail for each is a window of pure transparent coloured glass, a framed aperture to the internal space, encased and surrounded by this metalli...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Sculptural Table Lamp in Shagreen Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Side Table in White Shagreen and Nacre with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Side Table in White Shagreen and Nacre with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Side Table in White Shagreen and Nacre with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Sunburst Side Table by R&Y Augousti is a radiant example of refined luxury, featuring a stunning top that combines the delicate beauty of white shagreen with the iridescent shimm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Meteorite 01, a pink & clear glass, steel & granite sculpture by Jon Lewis
Meteorite 01, a pink & clear glass, steel & granite sculpture by Jon Lewis

Meteorite 01, a pink & clear glass, steel & granite sculpture by Jon Lewis

By Jon Lewis

Located in London, GB

Forever evolving works, the consistent detail for each is a window of pure transparent coloured glass, a framed aperture to the internal space, encased and surrounded by this metalli...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Steel

Modern Sculptural Vase in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Modern Sculptural Vase in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Modern Sculptural Vase in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite vase, titled "Vase Bullion Confection," is a remarkable fusion of modern artistry and luxurious craftsmanship, designed by KIFU Paris. Handcrafted from gleaming mother...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing 16” tall, its hand dyed-leather-wrapped concrete base and steel column rises to a vintage matte-white sea-snail-shell shade with subtle flecks of black and brown, sourced fr...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Standing 20" tall, its hand-dyed-leather-wrapped concrete base and steel column rises to a vintage matte-white sea-snail-shell shade with subtle brown and tan striations, sourced fro...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade
Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Venus favors the bold.” —Ovid Introducing the Abalone Task Lamp, the fourth release from the Fall 2023 Venus Collection, a whimsical new family of handmade fixtures inspired by the...

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Liquor bottle in a cone
Liquor bottle in a cone

Liquor bottle in a cone

$1,365Sale Price / set|50% Off

Liquor bottle in a cone

Located in Porto, PT

Liquor set in a small shell. Europe; base with handle in a small shell with Neoclassical decoration; with engraved crystal bottles; in two bottles.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bottles

Materials

Metal

Modern Quilted Vase in Black Shagreen with Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Modern Quilted Vase in Black Shagreen with Brass Details by KIFU Paris

Modern Quilted Vase in Black Shagreen with Brass Details by KIFU Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Coco Vase by KIFU Paris is a statement piece that harmoniously blends modern luxury with timeless elegance. Crafted from sumptuous black shagreen, the vase’s surface boasts a str...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Phateon, a steel & glass train / locomotive inspired sculpture by Jon Lewis
Phateon, a steel & glass train / locomotive inspired sculpture by Jon Lewis

Phateon, a steel & glass train / locomotive inspired sculpture by Jon Lewis

By Jon Lewis

Located in London, GB

Forever evolving works, the consistent detail for each is a window of pure transparent coloured glass, a framed aperture to the internal space, encased and surrounded by this metalli...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock
Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Measurements: Width: 24” (60.9 cm) Depth: 6” (15.2 cm) Height: 32” (81.2 cm) Cord Length: 8’ (243.8 cm) Materials: Glass-fronted wood vitrine with brass and ebonized wood fra...

Category

2010s American Victorian Contemporary Art

Materials

Brass

Picture Frame 8x10” in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Picture Frame 8x10” in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by KIFU Paris

Picture Frame 8x10” in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by KIFU Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Framed by rich, warm brass detailing, the contrast between the luminous shell and the sleek brass creates a modern yet classic aesthetic.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Milk jug in a cone
Milk jug in a cone

Milk jug in a cone

$256Sale Price|50% Off

Milk jug in a cone

Located in Porto, PT

Milk jug in a small shell. Europa style, with fluting and a rim with a ribbon trim and a gilded interior.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass swivel and supported on a bent, rotating arm attached to t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The contrast between textures—smooth brass, rugged shagreen, and natural shell—adds depth and dimension to its sophisticated presence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The interplay of light tones in the pen shell and shagreen creates a luminous texture, evoking a sense of tranquility and modern sophistication.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearls and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearls and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearls and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The contrast between textures—smooth brass, rugged shagreen, and natural shell—adds depth and dimension to its sophisticated presence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass swivel and supported on a bent, rotating arm attached to t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The contrast between textures—smooth brass, rugged shagreen, and natural shell—adds depth and dimension to its sophisticated presence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite & Gold Frame
18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite & Gold Frame

18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite & Gold Frame

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Circular Cosmos vase by R&Y Augousti is a captivating fusion of natural textures and luxurious materials, handcrafted with impeccable attention to detail. Its modern silhouet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Circular Cosmos Vase by R&Y Augousti is a captivating fusion of natural textures and luxurious materials, handcrafted with impeccable attention to detail. Its modern silhouet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Rechaud in a cone shape - 19th century
Rechaud in a cone shape - 19th century

Rechaud in a cone shape - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Rechaud in a small shell - 19th century. Possibly of English manufacture from the 19th century; in a small shell.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Rose, from Barbados, circa 1870
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Rose, from Barbados, circa 1870

Antique Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Rose, from Barbados, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even a shell adorned piece of furniture.

Category

Antique 1870s Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Knoll Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs, Chocolate Rohleder Velvet, A Pair
Knoll Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs, Chocolate Rohleder Velvet, A Pair

Knoll Charles Pfister Lounge Chairs, Chocolate Rohleder Velvet, A Pair

By Charles Pfister, Knoll

Located in Culver City, CA

He eventually left to start his own award-winning firm with offices in San Francisco and London, and racked up global commissions including headquarters for Royal Dutch Shell in The ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Georgian Tapersticks in Sterling Silver Tapersticks - 1769
Georgian Tapersticks in Sterling Silver Tapersticks - 1769

Georgian Tapersticks in Sterling Silver Tapersticks - 1769

By Elizabeth Cooke

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These decorative columns surmount quatrefoil incurved shaped bases embellished with four shell ornamentation, in addition to the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a lion's he...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Caelum Stellans tapestries in Aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed
Contemporary Caelum Stellans tapestries in Aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed

Contemporary Caelum Stellans tapestries in Aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT

Animals and gods coexist in a firmament of happy objects between sea and sky: magnetic beauty, Prussian blue and ultramarine blend in a dynamic composition. in Caleum Stellans a Prus...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Aluminum

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Royal Navy Cruiser, Star Form, Circa 1900
Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Royal Navy Cruiser, Star Form, Circa 1900

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama, Royal Navy Cruiser, Star Form, Circa 1900

Located in Downingtown, PA

Around the porthole a ring of pale, curling bivalve shells forms a rugged inner border, and the four points of the star are paved with graduated rows of small iridescent top shells, ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

M2L Miss Chair in STOCK
M2L Miss Chair in STOCK

M2L Miss Chair in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

Armchair padded arms shell & arms upholstered in Trevi A 3000 # 3623 Frame: black powder coat

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

M2L Miss Chair in STOCK
M2L Miss Chair in STOCK

M2L Miss Chair in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

Armchair with stitchcing. padded arms shell & arms upholstered in Trevi A 3000 # 3623 Frame: black powder coat

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Well Preserved Eocene Fossilized Crab in Matrix - Washington State
Well Preserved Eocene Fossilized Crab in Matrix - Washington State

Well Preserved Eocene Fossilized Crab in Matrix - Washington State

Located in New York, NY

Over time, sediment buried the crab, and minerals preserved its shell. Today, the shell stands out boldly from the surrounding rock, and the legs and claws remain clearly visible.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Francisco Baron - signed and numbered mobile sculpture in bronze
Francisco Baron - signed and numbered mobile sculpture in bronze

Francisco Baron - signed and numbered mobile sculpture in bronze

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The gesture is reversible, and the shells can be closed again to restore the original form.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Executive Office Chair in Amboina Burl & White Leather
Contemporary Executive Office Chair in Amboina Burl & White Leather

Contemporary Executive Office Chair in Amboina Burl & White Leather

Located in Ulm, DE

Handmade in Germany, the chair features an elegantly curved outer shell finished in highly figured Amboina burl veneer with a high-gloss lacquer finish.

Category

2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti

Eden Chair in Cream Shagreen and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is available in black pen shell, image at end of slide. The dimensions of this piece are 52 x 40x 107 cm / 15.75" x 21.25" x 42" All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Moorish Decorative Box, Egyptian Wood with Inlays, C. 1950s
Moorish Decorative Box, Egyptian Wood with Inlays, C. 1950s

Moorish Decorative Box, Egyptian Wood with Inlays, C. 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, mother of pearl and wood. Outstanding Islamic artisanal craftsmanship with hinged lid and interior lined in vibrant red...

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England
Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England

Sheraton occasional / Tray table in satinwood, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

The tabletop is veneered in mahogany with inlaid marquetry and a border in the form of a shell motif executed in lemonwood, surrounded by mahogany with line inlay in lemonwood and ha...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tray Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Nantucket Watercolor Painting of Seashells in Basket by Kolene Spicher
Nantucket Watercolor Painting of Seashells in Basket by Kolene Spicher

Nantucket Watercolor Painting of Seashells in Basket by Kolene Spicher

Located in Nantucket, MA

Inscribed in the artist’s hand “Finding Mussel Shells From Sconset In my Shell Collection” and signed “Kolene E.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paper

Ruzzetti & Gow Attributed High-Spire Seashell with Silver Overlay
Ruzzetti & Gow Attributed High-Spire Seashell with Silver Overlay

Ruzzetti & Gow Attributed High-Spire Seashell with Silver Overlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The point of the shell fully cased in silver, the silver spirals up the shell and alternates between bands of shell & silver.

Category

20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Fuji Chair in Fabric
21st Century Fuji Chair in Fabric

21st Century Fuji Chair in Fabric

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Halfway between chair and armchair, Fuji is a refined piece of furniture expressing a fresh and light-filled classic style. It features a shell-shaped backrest covered in silk satin ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s
Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

Charles and Ray Eames Vintage Fiberglas Bench with Side Table 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Münster, DE

The fiberglass armchair shells of the Tandem Seating Group are arranged on a crossbar with chrome-plated sled legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood

Authentic Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood

By Herman Miller

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

The shells exhibit spectacular book matched grain movement with high-contrast ribbon figure, deep chocolate streaks, and warm amber undertones beneath a smooth satin lacquer finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Extremely Rare Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Chair in Pink
Extremely Rare Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Chair in Pink

Extremely Rare Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Chair in Pink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bears original paper patent label and embossed mark in shell verso. Paired with authentic Herman Miller aluminum swivel rolling desk base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass swivel and supported on a bent, rotating arm attached to t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish

Located in New York, NY

There are hundreds of tiny iridescent shell chips inlaid in the lacquer. The extensive layering process makes the lacquerware very durable and practical for daily use.

Category

Early 20th Century Lacquer

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

2015 Herman Miller Eames Molded DAR Dining Arm Chair in Yellow Fabric
2015 Herman Miller Eames Molded DAR Dining Arm Chair in Yellow Fabric

2015 Herman Miller Eames Molded DAR Dining Arm Chair in Yellow Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design incorporates a white plastic shell seat with yellow fabric upholstery. The shell sits atop a steel Eiffel base.

Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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    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.
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