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Sea Shells Collection in 5 Glass Jars
Sea Shells Collection in 5 Glass Jars

Sea Shells Collection in 5 Glass Jars

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage sea Shell collection in large glass jars for coastal decor.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016
Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016

Set of Five Charles & Ray Eames Molded Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, USA 2016

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ergonomic shell form offers excellent comfort while maintaining the clean, modern silhouette that has made the Eames shell chair a cornerstone of modern and mid-century interiors.

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Parian Porcelain Figural Mermaid Vase with Shell Base
Antique Victorian Parian Porcelain Figural Mermaid Vase with Shell Base

Antique Victorian Parian Porcelain Figural Mermaid Vase with Shell Base

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beneath them, the moulded circular base incorporates a ring of ribbed cockle and spiral conch shells in shades of pink, blue, and ochre. The vessel is slip-cast in matte parian po...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro

De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro

By De Sede

Located in Tilburg, NL

Price mentioned is for a chair with both the outer shell in high quality 'Touch' leather + the cushion in the same leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Planter Jardiniere Urn Shell Decoupage Black Tole Coastal Décor
Vintage English Planter Jardiniere Urn Shell Decoupage Black Tole Coastal Décor

Vintage English Planter Jardiniere Urn Shell Decoupage Black Tole Coastal Décor

Located in Choudrant, LA

Vintage English Planter Jardiniere Urn Shell Decoupage Black Tole Coastal Décor. Direct from southern England, a striking vintage metal jardinière, featuring a collection of detaile...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

Located in Wainscott, NY

The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones.

Category

Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of Three English Silver Salt Casters
Set of Three English Silver Salt Casters

Set of Three English Silver Salt Casters

Located in New York, NY

The bodies upheld by three dolphins separated by shells in relief, the shoulders with additional shell-work, the tops with intricately pierced with herms and alternating with still l...

Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sea Shell Floral Arrangement in Gold Porcelain Base
Sea Shell Floral Arrangement in Gold Porcelain Base

Sea Shell Floral Arrangement in Gold Porcelain Base

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely artisan handmade by Elia design sea Shell floral arrangement in gold porcelain base on gilded mirror .

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tray
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tray

19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tray

Located in High Point, NC

In the center of the tray is an inlaid medallion with a wonderfully detailed shell in the center. Very elegant.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mahogany

Samovar in a shell
Samovar in a shell

Samovar in a shell

Located in Porto, PT

Samovar in shell. 20th century English; body cast with Noble Wood handle.

Category

20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Console Tables

Located in Bradenton, FL

Fine pair of 19th century Italian rococo console tables, fine breche marble tops over scalloped sides and molded edge with carved gilt shell in center of aprons, which each have a si...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hot Chair in Beech with Armrest

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chromed steel structure and shell in beech plywood with or without solid wood arms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish

Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Cup dragon and shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished big shell cup.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Organic Modern Sea Shell Collection in Wood Tray
Organic Modern Sea Shell Collection in Wood Tray

Organic Modern Sea Shell Collection in Wood Tray

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic Modern sea Shell selection in a wood tray as tabletop decor.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base
2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base

2010s Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Yellow Plastic with Eiffel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These chairs feature plastic shells in yellow, and have Eiffel bases made of steel with a chrome finish.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi

'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi

By Tronconi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Half Dome shells in a beautifully aged polished brass. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket type, adapted for the US.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Delftware Plates by Johannes van Lockhorst
18th Century Antique Delftware Plates by Johannes van Lockhorst

18th Century Antique Delftware Plates by Johannes van Lockhorst

By De Klaauw

Located in DELFT, NL

Border adorned with foliage scrolls and shells in Daniel Marot style. Marked IVL for Johannes and Margaretha van Lockhorst-van der Gucht, owners of De Klaauw, 1713-1740.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Fine French Marble Mantelpiece, 18th Century
Fine French Marble Mantelpiece, 18th Century

Fine French Marble Mantelpiece, 18th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Carved in pink and buff colored marble with a honed finish, the serpentine top centered by a relief carved scallop shell in Rococo style and foliate tendrils, raised on shaped suppor...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large Sea Shell Globe in Italian Onyx Tazza
Large Sea Shell Globe in Italian Onyx Tazza

Large Sea Shell Globe in Italian Onyx Tazza

Located in Boca Raton, FL

12” large sea Shell encrusted globe placed on antique Italian onyx stone Tazza.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Onyx

Kettle in a shell
Kettle in a shell

Kettle in a shell

Located in Porto, PT

English-style kettle with trivet and lamp. Body with embossed decoration marked 'British', made in Birmingham. Wooden handle. No wear. Height: 31 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century British Ming Tableware

Materials

Metal

Kettle in a shell
Kettle in a shell

Kettle in a shell

Located in Porto, PT

English kettle from the first half of the 20th century, with trivet and lamp; exotic wood handle. Walker & Hall Sheffield brand. Height: 32 cm.

Category

Early 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo
Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo Dimensions: D 49,5 x W 50,5 x H 119 cm.

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert
Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert

Space Age Waiting Bench by Drabert

By Drabert

Located in Neuss, NW

High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic seat shells in brown and a table top in teak veneer. The seat shells have been reupholstered and covered with a high-qua...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ginotta Chair By Enrico Franzolini for Crassevig
Ginotta Chair By Enrico Franzolini for Crassevig

Ginotta Chair By Enrico Franzolini for Crassevig

By Enrico Franzolini, Crassevig

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural design features a frame of bent plywood, and a shell in veneered plywood. It has arm supports in chrome plated steel, and this example has a warm brown patinated finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique Marble Fireplace  Carrara Marble  19th Century
Antique Marble Fireplace  Carrara Marble  19th Century

Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century

Located in Made, NL

This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and has 'trois coquilles', a large shell in the middle of the front part and two shells on the legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio
Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio

Metropol Sofa by Cesare Arosio

By Laura Meroni

Located in Milan, IT

The stylish Metropol 3-seater sofa in nubuck leather features the distinctive element of wrapping the seats with the back and side shell in brushed matt lacquered wood, providing a h...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1990s Vintage Decorative Candlestick with Natural Seashells
1990s Vintage Decorative Candlestick with Natural Seashells

1990s Vintage Decorative Candlestick with Natural Seashells

Located in Marbella, ES

The internal metal structure supports several tiers, each meticulously decorated with seashells and small conches, creating a sculptural composition inspired by the marine world. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

2000s Set of Four Bla Bla Bla chairs by Marco Maran for Parri Designs in Yellow
2000s Set of Four Bla Bla Bla chairs by Marco Maran for Parri Designs in Yellow

2000s Set of Four Bla Bla Bla chairs by Marco Maran for Parri Designs in Yellow

By Marco Maran

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs feature a molded polypropylene shell in a vibrant yellow finish, paired with slender chromed steel legs.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

George III Drinks Salver Made in Edinburgh by Patrick Cunningham & Sons, 1810
George III Drinks Salver Made in Edinburgh by Patrick Cunningham & Sons, 1810

George III Drinks Salver Made in Edinburgh by Patrick Cunningham & Sons, 1810

Located in London, GB

This is a most unusual design , with shells in the border, and is in excellent, crisp, condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish George III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief
Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Oriental Mother-of-Pearl Shell Carved in Low Relief An irregularly shaped mother-of-pearl shell, carved in low relief with detailed oriental motifs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench Velvet & Wood
Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench Velvet & Wood

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench Velvet & Wood

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes this sculptural bench.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells
1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells

1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Put in a cord to see the light play on the walls through the many strings of natural shells or hang it as a decorative piece just as it is.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hand Painted Clock Face
19th Century Hand Painted Clock Face

19th Century Hand Painted Clock Face

Located in High Point, NC

At the top, there is a figure of a King playing a harp with a magnificent robe, following down to shells in the corners. This would be a lovely artistic accent in a cabinet, bookcas...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table
Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table

Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Antique colonial teak wood table with a single added shell in the centre. This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak

Italian Fontana Arte Style Golden Yellow Mirror
Italian Fontana Arte Style Golden Yellow Mirror

Italian Fontana Arte Style Golden Yellow Mirror

By Fontana Arte, VECA, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa, Cristal Arte

Located in Houston, TX

This stunning Italian midcentury Pietro Chiesa inspired mirror is made of an unusually shaped yellow/gold glass with etched gold shells in each corner and an oval central mirror.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud - Easy Chair
Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud - Easy Chair

Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud - Easy Chair

By J.J. Pieter Oud

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Bespoke commission for Shell, no mass-manufactured item. The design is recorded in the monograph J.J.P.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

LAPPARRA Three-part mirror table centrepiece Period XX circa 1930/40
LAPPARRA Three-part mirror table centrepiece Period XX circa 1930/40

LAPPARRA Three-part mirror table centrepiece Period XX circa 1930/40

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Three-part mirror-based table centrepiece, mounted on an oak parquet floor, surrounded by a large silver-plated bronze ingot mold, decorated with shells in the curved parts; the two ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Oversized Wool Yellow Floral Chinese Rug
Early 20th Century Oversized Wool Yellow Floral Chinese Rug

Early 20th Century Oversized Wool Yellow Floral Chinese Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1940, Chinese rug features a mole-grey field scattered with charcoal-black, sandy-yellow and ivory auspicious symbols, including swans, cloud motifs and conch she...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base
2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base

2019 Pair Herman Miller Eames DSR Dining Chairs in Blue Plastic with Eiffel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These chairs feature a molded plastic shell in light blue, and have Eiffel bases in white powder-coated steel.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6
1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6

1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6

By Wilde + Spieth, Egon Eiermann

Located in Neuss, NW

Frame in stainless steel with seat and back shell in red stained, curved beech plywood The offer includes 6 chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000s Pair Christophe Pillet for Zanotta Yuki Swivel Lounge Chairs in Leather
2000s Pair Christophe Pillet for Zanotta Yuki Swivel Lounge Chairs in Leather

2000s Pair Christophe Pillet for Zanotta Yuki Swivel Lounge Chairs in Leather

By Christophe Pillet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a refined, contemporary lounge silhouette with a gently curved, fully upholstered shell in red leather, mounted on a swivel steel base.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Maarten Van Severen for Vitra .04 Drafting Stool in Blue 8x Available
2010s Maarten Van Severen for Vitra .04 Drafting Stool in Blue 8x Available

2010s Maarten Van Severen for Vitra .04 Drafting Stool in Blue 8x Available

By Maarten van Severen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a flexible polyurethane seat shell in blue mounted on a height-adjustable metal column with a circular footrest and a five-star base on glides.

Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Candelabro Decorativo, Natural Seashells, Metal Base, 1980
Vintage Candelabro Decorativo, Natural Seashells, Metal Base, 1980

Vintage Candelabro Decorativo, Natural Seashells, Metal Base, 1980

Located in Marbella, ES

At the top is a metal candle holder surrounded by small shells that enhance the decorative character of the piece.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.
Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.

Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of paintings, or above doors, representing an allegory of the Arts and an allegory of the sciences, in their carved and white lacquered wooden frames, decorated with waves, leav...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pressed Seaweed Album in a Scallop Shell Binding
19th Century Pressed Seaweed Album in a Scallop Shell Binding

19th Century Pressed Seaweed Album in a Scallop Shell Binding

Located in South Paris, ME

Fabulous pressed seaweed album cleverly bound in a scallop shell. Bunt orange ribbon ties. Fifteen individual seaweed pressings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Paper, Shell

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809
George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809

By Cocks & Bettridge

Located in London, GB

This exceptionally rare design has a square bowl decorated with simulated filigree bead work, with raying shells in each corner and a central medallion decorated with a raying flower...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tableware

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood
Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes this sculptural bench.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Also, please note hand-carved concave shell in upper drawer. This piece is beautifully hand made, not manufactured, and is a wonderful representation of a period style.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen
Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen

Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Neuss, NW

High-quality stainless steel frame with plywood seat shell in black. The offer includes two chairs. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible atten...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti
Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti

Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti

By Porada Arredi

Located in Boston, MA

The cover in the fabric is removable. Inner shell in poplar plywood and solid fir wood with belted seat.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s
Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s

Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely crafted Maitland Smith sea turtle featuring a richly pattern tessellated horn shell in warm, amber and tortoise shell tones, accentuated by silver metal flippers ,tail and h...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box
19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides with abalone shell in a trailing roses motif that surrounds a silhouette of a family on the f...

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s
Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s

Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s

By Martinelli Luce

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This fantastic table lamp, model 'Coque' ('Shell' in French, 'Soft' in Italian) was made for Martinelli Luce and is ispired by nature and geometry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shell in good condition. Base constructed of cast aluminum.

Category

Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy
Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy

Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Features handcrafted braided-like details applied to the bowl's exterior shell. In excellent near mint original condition, with very minor signs of wear and age, with no cracks of c...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970
Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970

Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Berlin, BE

Set of wood table and four chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970 A suite of four chairs, with inverted V-shaped legs supporting the seat shells in thermoformed wood. Stilwood editio...

Category

20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster
1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster

1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Wonderfully illustrated poster for Cat Stevens' 1974 concert at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii. The popular British folk artist, now known as Yusuf, performed songs from his h...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

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