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Orange Monochrome Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
Orange Monochrome Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen

Orange Monochrome Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Viby J, DK

s own playful attitude to design, this upholstered shell chair is also available in a two-tone version.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Schiefer Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Schiefer Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Schiefer Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously decorated with bone. The inside has a mirror and red felt lining.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chairs in Black Leather 2x Available
2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chairs in Black Leather 2x Available

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chairs in Black Leather 2x Available

By Walter Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a sleek chromed-steel cantilever sled base, and has upholstered arms and shell that are done in a smooth black leather. The listed price includes one chair and ...

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

The Marie Antoinette:  A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV
The Marie Antoinette:  A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV

The Marie Antoinette: A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV

By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks

Located in Chicago, IL

The elegant legs are both turned out at a 45 degree angle, with small scrolls at the very top, small carved shell details below, and a scrolled, fluted detail that carries down to th...

Category

2010s American Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and pai...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous shaped top is in cream and the organic shaped legs are in bronze-patina brass. Available in black shell as well, see images at end of slide. The dimensions of this pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

2020s Set of Six About A Chair by Hee Welling and Hay Dining Chairs in Fabric
2020s Set of Six About A Chair by Hee Welling and Hay Dining Chairs in Fabric

2020s Set of Six About A Chair by Hee Welling and Hay Dining Chairs in Fabric

By Hee Welling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features molded polypropylene shells fully upholstered in purple fabric supported by oak legs.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - 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

De Sede DS-144 Armchair in Kit Beige Leather Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
De Sede DS-144 Armchair in Kit Beige Leather Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger

De Sede DS-144 Armchair in Kit Beige Leather Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger

By Werner Aisslinger, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Fluffy,” as the DS-144 lounge chair is lovingly named by designer Werner Aisslinger, stands for a hard shell with a surprisingly soft core. The basic idea that inspired the designer...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

Jan 10, 1975, New York, New York) Marguerite Stix is best known for her shell jewelry and her collaboration with her husband on two books about shells.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chair w/ Arms in Red Fabric
C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chair w/ Arms in Red Fabric

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chair w/ Arms in Red Fabric

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised of a 5 star aluminum pneumatic base, steel armrests, and a plastic shell seat upholstered in red fabric. The listed price includes one chair and there are ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Coffee Table in the Manner of P.E. Guerin with Cast Bronze Base and Shaped Glass
Coffee Table in the Manner of P.E. Guerin with Cast Bronze Base and Shaped Glass

Coffee Table in the Manner of P.E. Guerin with Cast Bronze Base and Shaped Glass

By P. E. Guerin

Located in Morristown, NJ

Each leg is modeled in the French Louis XV revival taste, with scrolling acanthus forms, textured reserves, lattice cartouches and shell motifs, terminating in spherical feet. The sc...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Console Table in the Rococo Style after the Pair from Buxted Park
Fine Console Table in the Rococo Style after the Pair from Buxted Park

Fine Console Table in the Rococo Style after the Pair from Buxted Park

Located in Benington, Herts

This exuberantly carved faded mahogany console table is in the mid 18th century rococo style, having a simulated marbled top which sits upon a fine rectangular frieze with egg and da...

Category

20th Century English Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy
Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy

Tria Simple Chair by Colé Oak legs, Beige Tartan Seat , Minimalist Made in italy

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

The shell is upholstered in beige tartan felt available many different colors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Sunset Bergère Chair in Avant Après Grey with Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan
Sunset Bergère Chair in Avant Après Grey with Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan

Sunset Bergère Chair in Avant Après Grey with Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific reason: lighten the silhouette of the product by creating a visually harmonious line.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sunset Armchair in Avant Après Grey with Polished Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan
Sunset Armchair in Avant Après Grey with Polished Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan

Sunset Armchair in Avant Après Grey with Polished Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific reason: lighten the silhouette of the product by creating a visually harmonious line.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen

Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Viby J, DK

s own playful attitude to design, this upholstered shell chair is also available in a two-tone version.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mexican Abalone and Brass Cocktail Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo
Mexican Abalone and Brass Cocktail Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo

Mexican Abalone and Brass Cocktail Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher in the style of **Los Castillo**, beautifully crafted in brass and clad in shimmering abalone shell. The iridescent surface contrasts e...

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan
Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan

Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific reason: lighten the silhouette of the product by creating a visually harmonious line.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Halo Hand Knotted Modern Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands
Halo Hand Knotted Modern Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands

Halo Hand Knotted Modern Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands

Located in New Delhi, IN

A pattern akin to an abundance of scallop shells lying on a seashore in their fluted glory.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone straps, carved and painted floral panels, and paw feet.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Side Arm Chairs in Steel & Brown Leather
2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Side Arm Chairs in Steel & Brown Leather

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Side Arm Chairs in Steel & Brown Leather

By Walter Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a sleek chromed-steel cantilever sled base, and has upholstered arms and shell that are done in a smooth chocolate brown leather.

Category

Early 2000s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Arm Dining Side Chairs in Steel & Grey Leather
2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Arm Dining Side Chairs in Steel & Grey Leather

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Arm Dining Side Chairs in Steel & Grey Leather

By Walter Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a sleek chromed-steel cantilever sled base, and has upholstered arms and shell that are done in a smooth dark grey leather.

Category

Early 2000s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Craft Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Craft Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Craft Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool

2000 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chair in Chromed Steel and Leather
2000 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chair in Chromed Steel and Leather

2000 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chair in Chromed Steel and Leather

By Walter Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features a sleek chromed-steel cantilever sled base, and has upholstered arms and shell that are done in a smooth white leather.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon
21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon

21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Features Chair with upholstered seat and backrest covered in Free Life® fabric with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be cleaned. Shell and fr...

Category

2010s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon
21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon

21st Century Ary Chair, Free Life Fabric and Wood, Made in Italy by Hebanon

By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Features Chair with upholstered seat and backrest covered in Free Life® fabric with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be cleaned. Shell and fr...

Category

2010s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2010s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Counter Stool in Green 2x Avail
2010s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Counter Stool in Green 2x Avail

2010s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Counter Stool in Green 2x Avail

By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The frames of these stools are made with a chromed steel and the polypropylene shells are fully upholstered in a green fabric. The listed price is for one stool and there are 5 avail...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

21st Century Kuo Chair, grey stain proof Fabric and Solid Wood, Made in Italy
21st Century Kuo Chair, grey stain proof Fabric and Solid Wood, Made in Italy

21st Century Kuo Chair, grey stain proof Fabric and Solid Wood, Made in Italy

By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Features Chair with upholstered seat and backrest covered in fabric with special stain-resistant treatment that allows even oil and pen stains to be cleaned. Shell and frame are in m...

Category

2010s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2010s Lievore Altherr Molina Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Green Fabric 3x Avail
2010s Lievore Altherr Molina Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Green Fabric 3x Avail

2010s Lievore Altherr Molina Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Green Fabric 3x Avail

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The frames of these stools are made with a chromed steel and the polypropylene shells are fully upholstered in a green fabric. The listed price is for one stool and there are three a...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous shaped top is in cream and the organic shaped legs are in bronze-patina brass. Available in black shell as well, see images at end of slide. The dimensions of this pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Acacia Console Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous shaped top is in cream and the organic shaped legs are in bronze-patina brass. Available in black shell as well, see images at end of slide. The dimensions of this pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in New Orleans, LA

The front, sides, and legs all feature the tortoise shell and brass inlay, with the legs ending in winged and scrolled bronze feet and the top wrapped in patterned bronze.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Modern Chair with 4 Spoke Steel Swivel Base Not Made in Italy
21st Century Modern Chair with 4 Spoke Steel Swivel Base Not Made in Italy

21st Century Modern Chair with 4 Spoke Steel Swivel Base Not Made in Italy

By E-GGS

Located in Sant'Elena, IT

A large enveloping shell encloses the seat in a soft embrace. The stitching defines and designs the soft lines, providing an elegant and versatile look.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Located in Miami, FL

This rare box was crafted with an oval shape in faux tortoise shell and mountings settings made up with gilded sterling silver of .930/.999.

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs

By Miniforms, E-GGS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have given the body the shape of a shell, producing it in expanded polyurethane. Then, on the advice of the hardest to please, we pulled the wings and then the two large arms came...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Anglo-Ceylonese Specimen Wood Campaign Wall Shelves in a Travelling Box
Set of Anglo-Ceylonese Specimen Wood Campaign Wall Shelves in a Travelling Box

Set of Anglo-Ceylonese Specimen Wood Campaign Wall Shelves in a Travelling Box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A set of Anglo-Ceylonese specimen wood Campaign wall shelves in a travelling box, of rectangular form with four graduated shelves and a carved cresting with scrolls centred on a shel...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Wood

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Natural Oak Leg by Colé Italia
Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Natural Oak Leg by Colé Italia

Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Natural Oak Leg by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

The shell is composed of three equal elements in bent plywood assembled together and veneered with a special wood finishing ivory/ black stripes.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Upholstery and Wood Legs by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Upholstery and Wood Legs by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Dinning Chair in Upholstery and Wood Legs by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Leather Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair with Castors in Cuoio Leather by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair with Castors in Cuoio Leather by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair with Castors in Cuoio Leather by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. Different leather qualities and colors available for the outer and inner shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Iola Stool in Orange Fabric with Black Metal Base by E-GGS for Miniforms
Iola Stool in Orange Fabric with Black Metal Base by E-GGS for Miniforms

Iola Stool in Orange Fabric with Black Metal Base by E-GGS for Miniforms

By E-GGS, Miniforms

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We have given the body the shape of a shell, producing it in expanded polyurethane. Then, on the advice of the hardest to please, we pulled the wings and then the two large arms came...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

2018 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAW Dining Chair in Tan Fabric w/ Walnut Leg
2018 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAW Dining Chair in Tan Fabric w/ Walnut Leg

2018 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DAW Dining Chair in Tan Fabric w/ Walnut Leg

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Their design features the classic Eames fiberglass shell that is upholstered in taupe hopsack fabric, perched atop a 4-leg walnut base.

Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with applied lacy bone designs inscribed and painted with flowers.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany

Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table L in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Table S in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is inlaid in mother of pearl and the top is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against t...

Category

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

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Brass

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

All the tops are framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that continues onto the legs, which creates the "melting" effect against the shell inlay. These pieces come in o...

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

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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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 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 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
    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.