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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

2020s Iskos Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chairs in Cognac Leather
2020s Iskos Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chairs in Cognac Leather

2020s Iskos Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chairs in Cognac Leather

By Iskos-Berlin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs feature padded shell seats that are upholstered in cognac leather, and they have cast aluminum swivel bases on casters.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Liégeoise Country French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet in Stripped Oak
Antique Liégeoise Country French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet in Stripped Oak

Antique Liégeoise Country French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

The carving has a beautiful patina, and the stripped finish gives every shell, scroll and garland soft depth and a light, natural warmth.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Silver Leaf and Metal Sunburst Beveled Mirror With Capiz Circular Accents
Silver Leaf and Metal Sunburst Beveled Mirror With Capiz Circular Accents

Silver Leaf and Metal Sunburst Beveled Mirror With Capiz Circular Accents

Located in Locust Valley, NY

The radiating metal spokes are accented with circular capiz shell details in varying sizes, adding subtle shimmer, texture, and dimension.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

A French Louis XIV commode in stripped oak, with a serpentine facade carved in shell, floral and foliate motifs that flow across all four drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Cast Metal Undersea Napkin Holder
Vintage Coastal Cast Metal Undersea Napkin Holder

Vintage Coastal Cast Metal Undersea Napkin Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your next alfresco dinner or coastal-themed gathering with this exquisite set of eight vintage Tiger Cowrie shell napkin rings. Each ring is masterfully sliced from authentic...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Mustard Yellow, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Mustard Yellow, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Mustard Yellow, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

The generously proportioned shell is upholstered in its original mustard yellow fabric, a warm and vibrant tone that beautifully complements the natural wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Pine

Pair of Scalloped Rattan Wall Sconces, 1980s, Sourced in Spain
Pair of Scalloped Rattan Wall Sconces, 1980s, Sourced in Spain

Pair of Scalloped Rattan Wall Sconces, 1980s, Sourced in Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Red Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Red Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Red Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door cabinet on a four-legged, curved base in the Baroque style with cabriole legs and shell decorations in gilded wood. Above is the two-door bar cabinet with decoration on a re...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

1985 Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric
1985 Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric

1985 Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric

By Charles Pollock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece shows some wear consistent with use, including a few minor stains to the fabric and scratches to the outer shell. Overall, the chair is in good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter
18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter

18th Century French Lavabo in Oak & Pewter

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 18th century Lavabo in oak featuring shell carving above mounted pewter water container and basin with gable shaped cabinet below.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Pewter

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

A lovely Eames Lounge chair and ottoman in black leather. The shell of the chair is walnut and the shell on the ottoman is rosewood (although you really don't see the difference in ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Black Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Black Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet in the Baroque Style, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-door cabinet on a four-legged, curved base in the Baroque style with cabriole legs and shell decorations in gilded wood. Above is the two-door bar cabinet with polychrome decorat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina
Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina

Mario Bellini Cab 412 Chair For Cassina

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Arthur Casas Etrusca Armchair in Natural Leather and Iron, Brazil, 1989
Arthur Casas Etrusca Armchair in Natural Leather and Iron, Brazil, 1989

Arthur Casas Etrusca Armchair in Natural Leather and Iron, Brazil, 1989

By Arthur Casas

Located in São Paulo, BR

The chair combines a metal base with a molded body: the seat and the back form a single fiberglass shell upholstered in natural leather, raised on slender iron supports.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Biomorphic Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze Finish with Gold Leaf Cavities
Biomorphic Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze Finish with Gold Leaf Cavities

Biomorphic Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze Finish with Gold Leaf Cavities

By Albino Miranda

Located in New York, NY

Finished in a deep, subtly variegated patinated bronze effect, the exterior contrasts with recessed surfaces in textured, aged gold, creating the impression of precious material reve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Philippe Starck Passion Armchair For Cassina
Philippe Starck Passion Armchair For Cassina

Philippe Starck Passion Armchair For Cassina

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Comfortably inviting, the futuristic contours of the nylon shell symbolize the cutting-edge innovation at Cassina, available with smooth upholstery or in sophisticated Cassina-patent...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Iconic and distinctive, the futuristic contours of the nylon shell symbolize the company’s cutting-edge experimentation, available with smooth upholstery or in the sophisticated Cass...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Iconic and distinctive, the futuristic contours of the nylon shell symbolize the company’s cutting-edge experimentation, available with smooth upholstery or in the sophisticated Cass...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black
Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black

Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce features a "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, which is attached ...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Miniforms Nebula Lounge in Wooden legs by E-GGS
Miniforms Nebula Lounge in Wooden legs by E-GGS

Miniforms Nebula Lounge in Wooden legs by E-GGS

By Miniforms, E-GGS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Thus it seems to take on the consistency of a cloud, transforming with ease, all the while maintaining a clear and recognisable identity: the two teardrop arms are a key feature of t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Curved chest of drawers made from seashells France, circa 1990
Curved chest of drawers made from seashells France, circa 1990

Curved chest of drawers made from seashells France, circa 1990

Located in Paris, FR

Large curved chest of drawers in LXV style, entirely covered with carefully selected and arranged shells. Entirely handmade in the spirit of Italian Baroque grotto furniture.

Category

1990s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Shell, Wood

Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white
Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white

Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

While the transparent panels were executed in extruded aluminum profiles, the solid versions were built with a steel outer shell, finished in kiln-lacquered or enameled coating, comb...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

2020s Lievore Alther Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Stackable Chairs in Cream
2020s Lievore Alther Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Stackable Chairs in Cream

2020s Lievore Alther Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Stackable Chairs in Cream

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design incorporates a gray polyproylene plastic shell atop a sled base in black powder-coated steel.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric
2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric

2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric

By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features an aluminum five-star base on casters, and has an armed shell seat that is upholstered in grey fabric. The chair features a swivel, tilt, and pneumatic lift mecha...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric
2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric

2020s Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Chantal Desk Chair in Fabric

By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a polished aluminum, five-star base on casters, and their shells are upholstered in blue fabric. The chairs feature swivel, tilt, and pneumatic lift functions.

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950
Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950

Pietra Dura White Mosaic Inlaid Marble Dish Handcrafted Agra India 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ideal as a catchall or decorative tray, this stunning piece exhibits white granite adorned with a delicate flower pattern accented by green malachite and white shell in flower and le...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Marble

Rare Marsala lounge chair in brown black leather - Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset
Rare Marsala lounge chair in brown black leather - Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset

Rare Marsala lounge chair in brown black leather - Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset

By Ligne Roset

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

They retain their original leather upholstery, original plexiglass shells, original underside fabric and Roset Made in France labels.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gupta Period Sandstone Buddha Sculpture in Hellenistic Pose, India
Gupta Period Sandstone Buddha Sculpture in Hellenistic Pose, India

Gupta Period Sandstone Buddha Sculpture in Hellenistic Pose, India

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The classic Gupta face features heavy-lidded downcast eyes and full lips, flanked by long pendulous earlobes, and a sharp hairline arranged in snail-shell curls surmounted by an ushn...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

2014 Set of Six Bernhardt Design Strada Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery
2014 Set of Six Bernhardt Design Strada Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery

2014 Set of Six Bernhardt Design Strada Dining Chairs in Beige Upholstery

By Bernhardt Design

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The butterfly shaped design is constructed with a molded plywood core, and the shell seats are wrapped in polyurethane foam and upholstered in Bernhardt Design's "Allude" beige faux ...

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and Fabric
21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and Fabric

21st Century Fuji Chair in Brass and 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

Brass

Lumière Swivel Lounge Chair in Embossed Leather and Ivory Bouclé
Lumière Swivel Lounge Chair in Embossed Leather and Ivory Bouclé

Lumière Swivel Lounge Chair in Embossed Leather and Ivory Bouclé

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The shell is upholstered in genuine leather embossed with an ostrich-inspired pattern, offering the visual depth and distinctive character of an exotic texture.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown
Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown

Desk in Grey Shagreen by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

It can also be realized in sea shell marquetry, lava stone or rock crystal marquetry.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric, Unknown, 1950’s Brazil
“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric, Unknown, 1950’s Brazil

“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric, Unknown, 1950’s Brazil

By Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

The name derives from the series of curved wooden slats that wrap around the seat and back, forming a rib-like structure that supports and frames the generous cushions within. The s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Large Art Deco Pouf by J. Halabala in Luxury Gold Scallop Fabric
Large Art Deco Pouf by J. Halabala in Luxury Gold Scallop Fabric

Large Art Deco Pouf by J. Halabala in Luxury Gold Scallop Fabric

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Vienna, AT

The textile features a classic Art Deco fan or scallop shell pattern executed in shimmering metallic gold and textured silvery-grey threads.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Caelum Stellans Metallic Tapestry in Mirrored Finish Aluminum by altreforme
Caelum Stellans Metallic Tapestry in Mirrored Finish Aluminum by altreforme

Caelum Stellans Metallic Tapestry in Mirrored Finish Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

In Caleum Stellans a Prussian blue wave of the sea "falls into the hollow of the sound groove", welcoming anemones, algae, shells, sea creatures in its turquoise embrace. Source of ...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tapestries

Materials

Other, Aluminum

Biomorphic Coffee & Side Table Set in Blackened Bronze with Copper Leaf Cavities
Biomorphic Coffee & Side Table Set in Blackened Bronze with Copper Leaf Cavities

Biomorphic Coffee & Side Table Set in Blackened Bronze with Copper Leaf Cavities

By Albino Miranda

Located in New York, NY

Finished in a deep, subtly variegated blackened bronze effect, the exterior contrasts with recessed surfaces in textured, antiqued copper leaf, creating the impression of precious ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Olli Mannermaa for Martela – Kilta Armchairs in Grey Naugahyde, Finland, 1955
Olli Mannermaa for Martela – Kilta Armchairs in Grey Naugahyde, Finland, 1955

Olli Mannermaa for Martela – Kilta Armchairs in Grey Naugahyde, Finland, 1955

By Olli Mannermaa, Martela Oy

Located in Dronten, NL

These chairs feature lightweight molded polystyrene shells upholstered in their original grey Naugahyde, offering a refined and timeless appearance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shipka Pass in the Russo-Turkish War, Hand Colored Lithograph, circa 1877
Shipka Pass in the Russo-Turkish War, Hand Colored Lithograph, circa 1877

Shipka Pass in the Russo-Turkish War, Hand Colored Lithograph, circa 1877

Located in Langweer, NL

In the foreground a column of cavalry with lances and infantry with shouldered rifles moves along the mountain road from the right, a shell bursts in the road in front of them, and a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

2020s Iskos-Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chair with Arms in Cognac Leather
2020s Iskos-Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chair with Arms in Cognac Leather

2020s Iskos-Berlin for Muuto Fiber Desk Chair with Arms in Cognac Leather

By Iskos-Berlin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised with shell seats that are upholstered in cognac leather, and they feature black powder-coated aluminum swivel bases on casters.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Seashells Natural, Set of 4
Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

These are authentic, natural‑surface cowries, retaining their original matte exterior. Each shell displays the cowrie's signature domed form and distinctive toothed ventral aperture.

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Armless Desk Chair in Red
2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Armless Desk Chair in Red

2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Armless Desk Chair in Red

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The polypropylene seat shells are fully upholstered in red fabric. The listed price includes one chair, and we have over twenty chairs available for purchase in this red colorway.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Eero Saarinen Style Lounge Chairs in Black Faux Leather, 1965
Eero Saarinen Style Lounge Chairs in Black Faux Leather, 1965

Eero Saarinen Style Lounge Chairs in Black Faux Leather, 1965

By Eero Saarinen

Located in bari, IT

Four 1960s lounge chairs in the style of Eero Saarinen, an excellent example of modernist design characterized by a mix of curved lines and structural minimalism. The shell is entire...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 53 Desk Chair in Beige Leather
2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 53 Desk Chair in Beige Leather

2020s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 53 Desk Chair in Beige Leather

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised with 5-star aluminum pneumatic bases, steel armrests, and plastic shell seats that are upholstered in beige leather.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminum and Leather by Lennart Bender, 1960s
Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminum and Leather by Lennart Bender, 1960s

Pair of Easy Chairs in Aluminum and Leather by Lennart Bender, 1960s

By Lennart Bender

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Each chair features a fluid, enveloping shell upholstered in deep red leather. The leather exhibits a rich patina with natural wear and creasing, consistent with age and use, which c...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK
FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK

FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

The casually crumpled upholstery of its seating shell is nothing short of an invitation to sit down, lean back, and switch off – or to communicate, to exchange ideas, to be social.

Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in White Faux Fur
1960s Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in White Faux Fur

1960s Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in White Faux Fur

By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each chair features a deeply rounded shell form upholstered in bright white long-pile faux fur, covering the full interior and exterior of the shell.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch, Upholstery

FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK
FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK

FREIFRAU Marie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

The casually crumpled upholstery of its seating shell is nothing short of an invitation to sit down, lean back, and switch off – or to communicate, to exchange ideas, to be social.

Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Bar Stools in Cognac Leather
2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Bar Stools in Cognac Leather

2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Bar Stools in Cognac Leather

By GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design incorporates a molded plastic inner shell that is wrapped in cognac leather, and they feature dark blue leather piping along the seams.

Category

2010s Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Foam

2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Dining Chairs in Pink Velvet
2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Dining Chairs in Pink Velvet

2020s Set of Three GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Dining Chairs in Pink Velvet

By GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised with molded plastic inner shells that are wrapped in pink velvet upholstery, featuring cream velvet piping along the seat and backrest seams.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

Art Deco Paavo Tynell Pendant in Brass, Birch & Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, FI

A marvelous piece with dark stained birch, polished and oxidised brass with blown glass shades that shaped like round sea shells. The lamp is in its original condition. The blown gla...

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

BD Lounger Chair by BD Barcelona in Leather
BD Lounger Chair by BD Barcelona in Leather

BD Lounger Chair by BD Barcelona in Leather

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Boston, MA

It has an elegance carried throughout the series, the comfort that this typology requires in an armchair and the unmistakable hallmark in Hayon’s designs – contrasts between classici...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White

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

GALEY KLAF – Custom Handmade Rug in TENCEL / New Zealand Wool by Rugs & Co
GALEY KLAF – Custom Handmade Rug in TENCEL / New Zealand Wool by Rugs & Co

GALEY KLAF – Custom Handmade Rug in TENCEL / New Zealand Wool by Rugs & Co

Located in Miami, FL

The "Galey Klaf " rug features a dynamic, multi-layered silhouette composed of overlapping fan and shell patterns. It is designed in a sophisticated marine color palette of deep ocea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in designer linen upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in designer linen upholstery, Italy, 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair in designer linen upholstery, Italy, 1970s

By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Denver, CO

An iconic minimalist, architectural lounge chair with a distinctive aluminum base and upholstered shell. Reupholstered in Paris with Zanzibar linen by Peter Dunham

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi
Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi

Wild Geese in Lucite Obelisk after Alessandro Albrizzi

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Hanover, MA

Immaculate and intensely clear obelisk-form sculpture of a wildlife scene with geese, ducks, driftwood, sea shells and pebbles encased in polished perspex.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Italy
Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Italy

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina, Chrome Frame, Italy

By Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The futuristic contours of the nylon shell epitomize the company’s cutting-edge manufacturing skills.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Shells In For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shells in you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A shells in — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 319 variations of the antique or vintage shells in you’re looking for, while we also have 211 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shells in you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shells in, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made shells in has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shells In?

A shells in can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,696, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $637,038.

Questions About Shells In

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Using a lampshade as a guide, line up a row of pre-drilled capiz shells until you reach the desired length. String them together by using a fishing line and finish by tying the strands onto the lamp shade. Alternatively, shop a selection of capiz shell items on 1stDibs.