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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

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 Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort

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

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

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

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier
Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The Inca would bury shells with the dead as part of funerary rites. Architects and artists across the centuries have incorporated shell motifs into their work, often loaded with symb...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Knoll Bulldog Executive Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Black Leather, Adjustable
Knoll Bulldog Executive Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Black Leather, Adjustable

Knoll Bulldog Executive Ergonomic Office Desk Chair in Black Leather, Adjustable

By Michael McCoy, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The frame is made of steel and aluminum. The outer back shell is textured polypropylene in graphite finish.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Crisalide Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario
Crisalide Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario

Crisalide Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario

Located in Parma, IT

Designer Dario Nasuti envisioned the bulb as a caterpillar in its larval stage, protected and encased in a steel shell. It is a work that speaks of evolution and delicacy, where the ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Wooden Coffee Table in Brown Stained Ash, Italy
Sculptural Wooden Coffee Table in Brown Stained Ash, Italy

Sculptural Wooden Coffee Table in Brown Stained Ash, Italy

By Sandro Lopez

Located in Milano, IT

Two identical wooden shells are arranged together in a reversed posture and are joined to create a sculptural structure for the glass top.

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

2017 Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Low-Back Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric
2017 Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Low-Back Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric

2017 Jean-Marie Massaud for Coalesse Low-Back Desk Chair in Light Grey Fabric

By Jean-Marie Massaud

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a molded foam shell seat that is upholstered in light grey fabric, supported by a 5-star polished aluminum base on casters.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller
Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller

Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

Its highly sought after Rosewood shell and Cognac Leather remain in very good condition considering its age.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Jabour Mauad Swivel Office Chair in Iron and Red Fabric, Cantù, 1960s
Jorge Jabour Mauad Swivel Office Chair in Iron and Red Fabric, Cantù, 1960s

Jorge Jabour Mauad Swivel Office Chair in Iron and Red Fabric, Cantù, 1960s

By Jorge Jabour

Located in São Paulo, BR

The body is a compact, angular volume, with a flat seat, a slightly reclined backrest and low armrests that join the shell without a break in line. The transition between backrest an...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso. Italy, 1950's.
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso. Italy, 1950's.

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso. Italy, 1950's.

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The interior seat and back showcase a striking multicolored striped velvet, while the exterior shell is finished in a complementary silver-platinum velvet, creating an elegant contra...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

2010s Bernhardt Design Cardan Leather Desk Chair in Blue Leather
2010s Bernhardt Design Cardan Leather Desk Chair in Blue Leather

2010s Bernhardt Design Cardan Leather Desk Chair in Blue Leather

By Bernhardt Design

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design includes a 5-star polished aluminum swivel base on dual wheel casters, and these examples have a pneumatic height lift function with fully-padded shell seats are upholster...

Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota
Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A cape of three tiers of dentalium shells is sown onto a black wool dress bordered in red and green wool.

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Shell, Beads

Six Yung-ching Cups and Saucers with a Peacock in Display, Color Plate, 1911
Six Yung-ching Cups and Saucers with a Peacock in Display, Color Plate, 1911

Six Yung-ching Cups and Saucers with a Peacock in Display, Color Plate, 1911

Located in Langweer, NL

Plate 228 from Volume II of Gorer and Blacker's Chinese Porcelain and Hard Stones, an original 1911 color plate of six cups and saucers in thin egg-shell porcelain, the saucers with ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!

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

Massive Mirror by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin in Minimalist Cedar Frame
Massive Mirror by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin in Minimalist Cedar Frame

Massive Mirror by Charlotte Besson-Oberlin in Minimalist Cedar Frame

By Charlotte Besson-Oberlin

Located in Paris, FR

Massive is a mirror like a hollowed-out raw mass, the delicate, fragile mirror housed in a raw shell and offering a strong contrast to sight and touch.The curvature, hollowed out to ...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Cedar

2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric
2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric

2017 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Bar Stool in White with Brown Fabric

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Fiberglass Shell Bar Stool, which was developed by Herman Miller in 2015.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Large Rococo-Style Curtain Hook in Gilt Bronze, France, Late 19th Century
Large Rococo-Style Curtain Hook in Gilt Bronze, France, Late 19th Century

Large Rococo-Style Curtain Hook in Gilt Bronze, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

The hook terminates in a shell-shaped cartouche, framed by finely worked rocaille and acanthus motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Curtains and Valances

Materials

Bronze

Cabaça Armchair +55design Tribute to Brazilian Sertão in Organic Form
Cabaça Armchair +55design Tribute to Brazilian Sertão in Organic Form

Cabaça Armchair +55design Tribute to Brazilian Sertão in Organic Form

By Nildo José

Located in Jardim America, SP

Inspired by the “cabaça”, a hard-shelled fruit historically used in rural Brazil for water storage, musical instruments, and artisanal crafts, the chair captures the essence of cultu...

Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Kaj Gottlob Armchair in Original Red Leather and Steel
Rare Kaj Gottlob Armchair in Original Red Leather and Steel

Rare Kaj Gottlob Armchair in Original Red Leather and Steel

By Kaj Gottlob

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The chair features a wonderful round shell upholstered in richly patinated leather in a striking red color.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lightweight, but sturdy, construction combines perforated panel doors with double walled sheet metal shell construction. Finishes included doors in shiny and aged copper booth s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Ultralight Armchair And Pouf Set In Hide Leather
21st Century Modern Ultralight Armchair And Pouf Set In Hide Leather

21st Century Modern Ultralight Armchair And Pouf Set In Hide Leather

Located in Milan, IT

In both products the polyurethane body is covered with cow-hide panels that once sewn together become structural. The material of the shells and their surfaces are rich but the objec...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

Rare pair of window-railings in wrought-iron, France, circa 1850
Rare pair of window-railings in wrought-iron, France, circa 1850

Rare pair of window-railings in wrought-iron, France, circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and superb pair of 19th century window railings in the shape of wrought iron baskets decorated with scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, shells, etc…, in the style of the 18th cen...

Category

Antique 1850s French Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Embroidery – Hand-Stitched Textile Art in Custom Shadow Box Frame
Antique Embroidery – Hand-Stitched Textile Art in Custom Shadow Box Frame

Antique Embroidery – Hand-Stitched Textile Art in Custom Shadow Box Frame

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This museum-quality textile features breathtakingly intricate reverse appliqué and hand-embroidery, showcasing the geometric spiral and snail-shell motifs traditional to the Blue Hmo...

Category

Early 20th Century Textiles

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Georgian Mahogany Style Upholstered Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric
Set of 4 Georgian Mahogany Style Upholstered Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric

Set of 4 Georgian Mahogany Style Upholstered Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of 4 English mahogany upholstered side chairs in the George III style, now covered with a lovely yellow fabric decorated overall with red and green flowers and fruits on vines....

Category

20th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Bel Occhio Table Lamp in Orange by Pablo Designs
Bel Occhio Table Lamp in Orange by Pablo Designs

Bel Occhio Table Lamp in Orange by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

The spherical acrylic shell is gently cradled in its base allowing infinite adjustment with a touch of the hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Bel Occhio Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
Bel Occhio Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs

Bel Occhio Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs

By Pablo Designs, Pablo Pardo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The spherical acrylic shell is gently cradled in its base allowing infinite adjustment with a touch of the hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Antwerp Cabinet From The Baroque Period - 18th Century In Boule Marquetry
Antwerp Cabinet From The Baroque Period - 18th Century In Boule Marquetry

Antwerp Cabinet From The Baroque Period - 18th Century In Boule Marquetry

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and unique Antwerp Baroque period cabinet with Asian decoration in tortoise shell, pewter and brass ball marquetry, chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation. 18 century The ca...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental Painting of "Duchese du Maire" in Florentine Giltwood Frame
Monumental Painting of "Duchese du Maire" in Florentine Giltwood Frame

Monumental Painting of "Duchese du Maire" in Florentine Giltwood Frame

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The Florentine giltwood frame is a masterpiece in itself, with richly carved scrolling acanthus leaves, shells, and Rococo flourishes, finished in a glowing gold leaf patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Musa armchair, in rotate aluminum base, by designer Tiago Curioni, Brazil.
Musa armchair, in rotate aluminum base, by designer Tiago Curioni, Brazil.

Musa armchair, in rotate aluminum base, by designer Tiago Curioni, Brazil.

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Equipped with a rotating base, Musa offers not only comfort but also functionality, creating an intimate sense of semi-isolation while its enveloping form produces a distinctive acou...

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Large Rectangular Console in richly carved and gilded wood, 18th century
Large Rectangular Console in richly carved and gilded wood, 18th century

Large Rectangular Console in richly carved and gilded wood, 18th century

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Wide belt decorated with dagrafes, rosettes, stylized shells and foliage. The uprights and legs are highly agitated with acanthus leaves, lambrequins and scrolls, joined by a strong ...

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3
Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3

Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell. The predatory mollusks had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells resembling a nautilus shell.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Post-Modern Sculptural Chairs by Preview, Reupholstered in Caramel Velvet, 1980s
Post-Modern Sculptural Chairs by Preview, Reupholstered in Caramel Velvet, 1980s

Post-Modern Sculptural Chairs by Preview, Reupholstered in Caramel Velvet, 1980s

By Preview

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Fully upholstered exterior shells and sides caped in velvet waterfall inward to form the chairs interior arms and seat.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in Red w/ Birch Frames
Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in Red w/ Birch Frames

Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Bucket Lounge Chairs for Vertex in Red w/ Birch Frames

By Miroslav Navratil, Vertex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Loose seat cushions rest within the shell basin. Light birch frames support the shells on four splayed tapered legs joined by a flat cross-brace stretcher at the base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch, Upholstery

C. 2020 Arper Catifa 46 Desk Chair in Purple Fabric 30+ Available
C. 2020 Arper Catifa 46 Desk Chair in Purple Fabric 30+ Available

C. 2020 Arper Catifa 46 Desk Chair in Purple Fabric 30+ Available

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a 4 star aluminum pneumatic base with a plastic shell seat upholstered in purple fabric. The listed price includes one chair and there are more than 12 available...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI

Located in Cabiate, IT

The singular cut in the shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as ensuring lightness and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood

Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

Brera, rounded chair in fabric with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI

Located in Cabiate, IT

The singular cut in the shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as ensuring lightness and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood

Console Table '2 drawers' in Black Shagreen by Ginger Brown
Console Table '2 drawers' in Black Shagreen by Ginger Brown

Console Table '2 drawers' in Black Shagreen by Ginger Brown

By Ginger Brown

Located in Bourguebus, FR

The interior of the drawers are in wood veneer, and the small knobs are in polished black shell marquetry. The dimensions of this piece are 31.5" x 9.44" x H 31.49" (80x24x80cm).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy
Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

Brera, rounded chair in velvet with groove, DainelliStudio for Somaschini, Italy

By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI

Located in Cabiate, IT

The singular cut in the shell gives added character to a classic, composed elegance, as well as ensuring lightness and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Bentwood, Plywood

George II Salver Made in London by William Peaston, 1752
George II Salver Made in London by William Peaston, 1752

George II Salver Made in London by William Peaston, 1752

By William Peaston

Located in London, GB

The Salver stands on three cast hoof feet and is circular in form with a raised rim decorated with scrolls and shells, typical of the late George II period. The centre of the main b...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

2010s Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Beige Vinyl 8x Available
2010s Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Beige Vinyl 8x Available

2010s Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Beige Vinyl 8x Available

By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The stools feature a clean, minimalist shell upholstered in beige vinyl, paired with a sleek sled base in chrome-finished steel.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Antique Art Deco fireplace in carved red and yellow marble, Italy.
Antique Art Deco fireplace in carved red and yellow marble, Italy.

Antique Art Deco fireplace in carved red and yellow marble, Italy.

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

An element of great artistic value is the stylized shell carved in relief at the center of the shaped entablature, which serves as the visual fulcrum of the entire decorative composi...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble

2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Bar Stools in Black
2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Bar Stools in Black

2018 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Bar Stools in Black

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The stools are comprised of black powder coated steel bases with plastic shell seats in black. The listed price includes all four stools to be sold together as a set.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Buccellati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout.

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

19th C. Italian 5.5 Ft Tall Nicely Decorated Mirror in Pale Green & Soft Grey
19th C. Italian 5.5 Ft Tall Nicely Decorated Mirror in Pale Green & Soft Grey

19th C. Italian 5.5 Ft Tall Nicely Decorated Mirror in Pale Green & Soft Grey

Located in East Point, GA

This 19th century Italian mirror, with column and shell accents, is just shy of 4 feet in width, and just over 5.5 feet in height.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

2020s Set of Four Hay Neu 10 Dining Chairs in Forest Green Upholstery
2020s Set of Four Hay Neu 10 Dining Chairs in Forest Green Upholstery

2020s Set of Four Hay Neu 10 Dining Chairs in Forest Green Upholstery

By Sebastian Wrong

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs have a molded shell combined with its swivel base. The shells are upholstered in a forest green fabric.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Orbital armchair by Tiago Curioni awarded iF Design 2025 in leather
Orbital armchair by Tiago Curioni awarded iF Design 2025 in leather

Orbital armchair by Tiago Curioni awarded iF Design 2025 in leather

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The exclusive molded fiberglass shell can be finished in a wide range of options, from lacquered paint to natural leather.

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Execution favors material integrity: the continuity of the arm-to-base line, the economy of fixing, and the careful shaping of the shell remain the piece’s primary expressive devices.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Fireplace mantle  thin frame, carved in white Carrara marble, Italy
Fireplace mantle  thin frame, carved in white Carrara marble, Italy

Fireplace mantle thin frame, carved in white Carrara marble, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient fireplace mantle, made with a thin frame (only 7 cm) and richly carved in white Carrara marble, with friezes and central shell, built in the late 1800s, for a palace in Italy...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Office Chair in Aluminum and Leather by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen, 1960s
Office Chair in Aluminum and Leather by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen, 1960s

Office Chair in Aluminum and Leather by Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen, 1960s

By Jørgen Lund & Ole Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The chair features an organically curved shell upholstered in its original dark brown leather, which has developed a rich patina over time.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”
Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”

Andreas Dettloff 2003 “My Polynesian Heart”

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Comprised on paper, rubber and likely a coconut shell. It is in good condition. There are imperfections that are likely original to the construction of the piece.

Category

Early 2000s Polynesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Rubber, Paper

Sculptural Élevé Coffee Table, Handcrafted in Italy, Numbered Series, Black Wood
Sculptural Élevé Coffee Table, Handcrafted in Italy, Numbered Series, Black Wood

Sculptural Élevé Coffee Table, Handcrafted in Italy, Numbered Series, Black Wood

By Sandro Lopez

Located in Milano, IT

The base features two identical wooden shells that are crafted from steam-bent solid ash wood and finished by hand in a water-based black stain.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Dieter Rams 620 Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Vitsoe in Black Leather
Dieter Rams 620 Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Vitsoe in Black Leather

Dieter Rams 620 Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Vitsoe in Black Leather

Located in LYON, FR

The sculptural satin black fiberglass shell remains in excellent original condition. The matching ottoman completes the ensemble, creating the relaxed seating experience envisioned ...

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Miniforms Nebula Monaca Seat in recyclable material by E-GGS
Miniforms Nebula Monaca Seat in recyclable material by E-GGS

Miniforms Nebula Monaca Seat in recyclable material 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 Loveseats

Materials

Wood

"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lightweight, but sturdy, construction combines perforated panel doors with double walled sheet metal shell construction. Finishes included doors in shiny and aged copper booth s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Ornate Louis XV-Style Fireplace Hand-Carved in Carrara Marble
Ornate Louis XV-Style Fireplace Hand-Carved in Carrara Marble

Ornate Louis XV-Style Fireplace Hand-Carved in Carrara Marble

By Classic Mantels

Located in Chicago, IL

It features delicately-carved floral details on both the lintel and the legs. Hand-carved shells are also featured in the center lintel detail, and at the tops of both legs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

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Shells In For Sale on 1stDibs

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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 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
    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, 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 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 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 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.