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Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original
Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original

Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original

Located in Hannover, DE

Made from durable and lightweight plastic, the chair offers both comfort and versatility, making it suitable for private homes as well as public interiors. The white plastic shell i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Antique-Style French Gilt Oval Mirror with Ornate Shell Crest This is a decorative antique-style French gilt oval mirror designed in a classic Rococo-inspired aesthetic.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

René Lalique Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass, Stalactite, 1923
René Lalique Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass, Stalactite, 1923

René Lalique Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass, Stalactite, 1923

By René Lalique

Located in Miami, FL

A matching moulded‑glass canopy with radiating flutes in a stylised shell or palmette motif anchors the chandelier to the ceiling and echoes the vertical rhythm of the bowl.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cord, Art Glass

Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Pair
Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Pair

Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Pair

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Basel, BS

The enveloping, dark mahogany-stained plywood shell serves as a single curved barrel backrest that effortlessly seamlessly blends into sloped armrests.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s
Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s

Lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 2010s

Located in PARIS, FR

This 2010 licensed reproduction retains the original three-shell construction in rosewood-veneered plywood, leather-upholstered cushions, and a five-star polished aluminium base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eva chair
Eva chair

Eva chair

$1,865 / item

Eva chair

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Structure with 4 legs, covered with the same material as the shell. Engraved logo on the back. All the components are available in other colors.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround
Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround

Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround

Located in Twickenham, GB

The curved shelf sits above the plain panelled frieze centred by a stylised scallop shell, all carved from in the solid from a thick, 3” slab.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Set of 4
Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Set of 4

Original 1984 "Costes" Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade — Set of 4

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Basel, BS

The enveloping, dark mahogany-stained plywood shell serves as a single curved barrel backrest that effortlessly seamlessly blends into sloped armrests.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs by Jehs + Laub for Knoll Studio
Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs by Jehs + Laub for Knoll Studio

Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs by Jehs + Laub for Knoll Studio

Located in Nottingham, GB

The generously proportioned shell is upholstered in vibrant red quilted fabric, with stitched panel detailing that enhances both the visual appeal and the ergonomic support.

Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Handmade Coastal Mosaic Wall Mirror With Seahorse & Seashell Motif
Vintage Handmade Coastal Mosaic Wall Mirror With Seahorse & Seashell Motif

Vintage Handmade Coastal Mosaic Wall Mirror With Seahorse & Seashell Motif

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Richly detailed with a colorful underwater scene, this one-of-a-kind piece features a striking blue seahorse, tropical fish, sea grasses, genuine sand dollars, and a beautifully craf...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970
Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970

Space Age Tulip Swivel Tulip chair Set Line Konrad Schäfer for Lübke, 1970

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Featuring a white molded seat shell upholstered in rich green velour leather, the chair is raised on a swivel tulip base, exemplifying the sleek organic forms and Space Age modernism...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Riviera Wall Sconce by Bill Parry, Hand-Crafted Rattan, Mid-Century
Riviera Wall Sconce by Bill Parry, Hand-Crafted Rattan, Mid-Century

Riviera Wall Sconce by Bill Parry, Hand-Crafted Rattan, Mid-Century

Located in Oxford, GB

Designed by Bill Parry The Riviera is a wall-mounted sconce in bent rattan, its shell-like form drawn from coastal elegance and mid-century modernism.

Category

2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan

Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century
Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century

Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

Its boldly shaped outline is worked with deeply modeled rocaille scrolls, shell-like formations, and sweeping C-scrolls, culminating at the crest in a large shell motif.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table
Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

And independent traditions also developed in countries like Thailand and Vietnam, often featuring unique local shells and motifs. In this piece, the iridescent decoration of real she...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Raw Sahara Noir Marble Side Table, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Sahara Noir Marble Side Table, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Sahara Noir Marble Side Table, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Raw side table features a metal structure with an outer shell crafted from brushed brass with a high-gloss varnish and an inner shell lacquered in satin black.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble, Statuary Marble, Metal, Brass, Stainle...

Carl Fagerlund style. Palm Beach Regency Murano gilt wall lights, Sweden, 1970s
Carl Fagerlund style. Palm Beach Regency Murano gilt wall lights, Sweden, 1970s

Carl Fagerlund style. Palm Beach Regency Murano gilt wall lights, Sweden, 1970s

By Carl Fagerlund, Barovier&Toso, AVMazzega, Seguso, Venini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Each wall light is composed of two semi-transparent textured Murano glass diffusers in the shape of flowers, leaves or shells, and in the "frozen" style on its inner side.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Set of Six Longchamp Majolica Oyster Plates, France Circa 1890
Set of Six Longchamp Majolica Oyster Plates, France Circa 1890

Set of Six Longchamp Majolica Oyster Plates, France Circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The design is particularly striking, combining richly textured basket-weave grounds with a deep green glaze and naturalistic oyster shells highlighted in subtle shades of cream, grey...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Ceramic

Acrylic, Brass, Bronze Steel, White Mongolian Sheepskin Kosi Dining Chair
Acrylic, Brass, Bronze Steel, White Mongolian Sheepskin Kosi Dining Chair

Acrylic, Brass, Bronze Steel, White Mongolian Sheepskin Kosi Dining Chair

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This futuristic dining chair features a clear Lucite acrylic shell structure in two sections. These sections are connected by a bronzed steel bracket with decorative rings that creat...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of vintage chairs by Elmar Flötotto, Germany, 1960s
Pair of vintage chairs by Elmar Flötotto, Germany, 1960s

Pair of vintage chairs by Elmar Flötotto, Germany, 1960s

By Elmar Flötotto

Located in Paris, FR

The shell form is the centerpiece. A darkly grained dark hardwood veneer wraps and frames the upholstered seat and back pads like an embrace.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Aldo Tura Model 1157D Goatskin Parchment Thermos with Decorative Frieze, 1970
Aldo Tura Model 1157D Goatskin Parchment Thermos with Decorative Frieze, 1970

Aldo Tura Model 1157D Goatskin Parchment Thermos with Decorative Frieze, 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

Around the upper section runs a finely decorated ornamental band, composed of scrolling green foliage, circular floral motifs and shell-like details in shades of orange, red and gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style
1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style

1960s Mexican Modernist Alpaca Silver & Abalone Pitcher, Los Castillo Style

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking 1960s Mexican modernist pitcher crafted in alpaca silver with intricate abalone shell mosaic inlay, executed in the style of renowned Los Castillo Taxco silver designs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs
19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs

19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The serpentine rail is a continuous sculpture of deeply hand-carved acanthus scrolls, foliate swags, fruit clusters, and sea-shell motifs, culminating in two finely carved cherub or ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

Materials

Iron

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Tortoise Lantern Chandelier
1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Tortoise Lantern Chandelier

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Tortoise Lantern Chandelier

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Rare lantern in amethyst tortoise shell pattern Murano blown glass in metal cage. Great craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier
1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Rare lantern in amethyst tortoise shell pattern Murano blown glass in metal cage with bubbles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier
1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

1 of 3 Big Mid-Century Seguso Murano Amethyst Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Rare lantern in amethyst tortoise shell pattern Murano blown glass in metal cage with bubbles.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate, Corfam à la Du Pont, 1967
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate, Corfam à la Du Pont, 1967

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate, Corfam à la Du Pont, 1967

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

It has a round, feathered head with two small watchful eyes and a beak like a needle, and behind the head its body is built out of things that are not bird at all: a great spherical ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large 18th Century French Important Regence Giltwood Mirror
Large 18th Century French Important Regence Giltwood Mirror

Large 18th Century French Important Regence Giltwood Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Flanked by flowered baskets on conforming pierced capitols with shells, terminating in bold scrolling, floral and foliate corner pieces, centred with the mask of a satyr. 

Category

Antique 18th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter
Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter

Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter

Located in Madrid, ES

The cutter is realistically modeled as a turtle, with its shell, head, and legs rendered in cast iron. The sculptural design cleverly incorporates the cigar-cutting mechanism into th...

Category

Antique 1880s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Cast Iron

Eva Leather padded swivel chair
Eva Leather padded swivel chair

Eva Leather padded swivel chair

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Eva swivel padded chair has a rigid polyurethane shell padded and covered in soft taupe leather and a five star base painted in chrome.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Crystal Vide poche, France, 1970
Crystal Vide poche, France, 1970

Crystal Vide poche, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French crystal trinket dish from the 1970s, with a free-flowing, organic shape reminiscent of a shell or a wave in motion. Crafted from clear crystal, it features beautiful sculptu...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

1960 Arne Jacobsen armchair, Fritz Hansen edition, model 3317, with footrest
1960 Arne Jacobsen armchair, Fritz Hansen edition, model 3317, with footrest

1960 Arne Jacobsen armchair, Fritz Hansen edition, model 3317, with footrest

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

ARNE JACOBSEN (1902–1971) & FRITZ HANSEN (MANUFACTURER) from the 1963 edition Dimensions: “No. 3317” swivel armchair, known as the “Egg,” designed in 1958, featuring a four-legg...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Hand-Carved Wood Mirror Frame, Gold Leaf Finish, 1990
Vintage Italian Hand-Carved Wood Mirror Frame, Gold Leaf Finish, 1990

Vintage Italian Hand-Carved Wood Mirror Frame, Gold Leaf Finish, 1990

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant aged gold leaf finish with a warm, authentic patina. Ornate shell and plume motifs inspired by classical European design.

Category

1990s Italian Other Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Painted Armorial Cassapanca Bench from Tuscany, Italy
18th Century Painted Armorial Cassapanca Bench from Tuscany, Italy

18th Century Painted Armorial Cassapanca Bench from Tuscany, Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

Similar to the Rococo designs that surround the armorial imagery, the front apron consists of an elaborate shell, scrolls, and volutes in beige and gray over a tan background.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Rococo Console Table, Hand-Carved with Gilt Finish
18th Century French Rococo Console Table, Hand-Carved with Gilt Finish

18th Century French Rococo Console Table, Hand-Carved with Gilt Finish

Located in New Orleans, LA

The serpentine openwork apron is exquisitely ornamented with scrolling acanthus foliage, floral cartouches, shell motifs, and flowing rocaille carvings, centered by an elegant pierce...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Lemon Fiberglass 1950s
Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Lemon Fiberglass 1950s

Charles Eames RAR Rocker Chair Second Generation Lemon Fiberglass 1950s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production Charles Eames rocker with early fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, second generation ..

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Delft - Blue and White Plaque with polychrome frame, mid 18th century
Delft - Blue and White Plaque with polychrome frame, mid 18th century

Delft - Blue and White Plaque with polychrome frame, mid 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

The moulded self-frame is decorated with symmetrical Rococo shell ornament picked out in yellow and iron-red enamels.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Antique Georgian Statuary Marble Surround with Acanthus
Antique Georgian Statuary Marble Surround with Acanthus

Antique Georgian Statuary Marble Surround with Acanthus

Located in Ware, GB

The frieze is centred with a carved tablet flanked by elongated mouldings terminating in stylised shell motifs. The jambs feature tall recessed panels with further shell detailing, w...

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair for Knoll Mid Century Modern Black Metal

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

Recognizing the importance of user comfort, Saarinen became one of the first designers to create a chair with a molded shell that flexed subtly in response to the body, offering a so...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1953
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1953

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1953

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

The armchair has a reclined shell-shaped upholstered seat that fits the body.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century English George II Japanned and Gilt Console Table with Marble Top
18th Century English George II Japanned and Gilt Console Table with Marble Top

18th Century English George II Japanned and Gilt Console Table with Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilded acanthus leaves and floral details continue onto the front corners and dramatic cabriole legs, which are carved with large shell motifs and terminate in expressive ball and cl...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Robin Day Inspired Gray Acrylic Stacking Armchairs
Mid-Century Robin Day Inspired Gray Acrylic Stacking Armchairs

Mid-Century Robin Day Inspired Gray Acrylic Stacking Armchairs

By Robin Day

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stacking armchairs inspired by Robin Day's iconic design, featuring molded acrylic shell seating in gray tones. Shells showcase ergonomic contours with characteristic cutout handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light
A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light

A Swedish Grace-Period Hand-Carved Birch Wall Light

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved Swedish Grace-period shell-form wall light carved in stained birch. The bottom segment concealing a single candelabra socket.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Birch

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Rare Brechites Australis & Chalcopyrite
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Rare Brechites Australis & Chalcopyrite

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Rare Brechites Australis & Chalcopyrite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

The Italian candlestick, natural copper, pearls, and fossil shells are put together in a sculptural form - creating a piece that appears to have evolved together over time.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Adam Style Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Copper

Galleria Romanelli Conchiglia Sculpture
Galleria Romanelli Conchiglia Sculpture

Galleria Romanelli Conchiglia Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

Splendidly handcrafted of gypsum by Romanelli artists, this gorgeous sculpture depicts a shell ("conchiglia" in Italian) minutely rendered with great attention to detail.

Category

2010s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Antique French Bronze Jardinières with Putti Figures
19th Century Antique French Bronze Jardinières with Putti Figures

19th Century Antique French Bronze Jardinières with Putti Figures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A decorative, antique pair of 19th Century French bronze jardinières, each supported by a seated putto figure resting on a stylized shell-form base, in good condition. The planters f...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Antique Presentation Tray, English, Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Large Antique Presentation Tray, English, Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

Large Antique Presentation Tray, English, Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Exceptional proportion and delightfully detailed throughout Displays a desirable aged patina with a gently time-worn appearance Quality silver plate presents, bright reflective tonal...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base
Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base

Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oakland, CA

The yellow shell has a parchment quality that allows light to past through it along with the sculptural effect of seeing the fiberglass fibers in the shell.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alberto Rosselli Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Alberto Rosselli Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

Alberto Rosselli Confidential Sofa Set by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

Located in PARIS, FR

Its low-slung fiberglass shell — upholstered in generous cushioned sections — projects an air of calculated ease.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Export Famille Rose Octagonal Dish & Pair of Plates with Lotus Bouquet
Chinese Export Famille Rose Octagonal Dish & Pair of Plates with Lotus Bouquet

Chinese Export Famille Rose Octagonal Dish & Pair of Plates with Lotus Bouquet

Located in Downingtown, PA

A ribbon-tied bouquet of pink lotus rises through oversized peanuts, their shells rendered in reticulated brown; beside it a blue enamel beaker holds a scroll and a branch of red cor...

Category

Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

1800s Antique Traditional Geometric W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Rug 10'2" x 14'6"
1800s Antique Traditional Geometric W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Rug 10'2" x 14'6"

1800s Antique Traditional Geometric W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Rug 10'2" x 14'6"

Located in New York, NY

Two Gelugpa monks blowing ceremonial conch shell trumpets face one another. In the usual pillar rug configuration, there is but one monk.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Armchair for Fritz Hansen
Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Armchair for Fritz Hansen

Mid-Century Danish Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Armchair for Fritz Hansen

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The sculptural high back shell upholstered in black leather with loose seat cushion, raised on a four-star swivel base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s NeoClassical Oval Center or Dining Table by Maitland Smith
1980s NeoClassical Oval Center or Dining Table by Maitland Smith

1980s NeoClassical Oval Center or Dining Table by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The oval tabletop features an intricate sunburst pattern meticulously hand-inlaid with tessellated coconut shell (penshell). The shell fragments are arranged in radial segments separ...

Category

20th Century Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Modern Oak and Teak Side Chairs, Denmark 1960s.
Pair of Danish Modern Oak and Teak Side Chairs, Denmark 1960s.

Pair of Danish Modern Oak and Teak Side Chairs, Denmark 1960s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Set of two sculptural Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern shell chairs. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. These chairs have a frame in stained solid oak, elegantly curved seat and backrest i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Ivory Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The central medallion is an intricate, shell-like form in shades of midnight blue and ivory, radiating outward with fluid floral tendrils and encircled by sweeping arabesques.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Tabriz Rugs

Materials

Silk

Italian Pair of Petite Serpentine Commodini w/Marquetry, 19th Century
Italian Pair of Petite Serpentine Commodini w/Marquetry, 19th Century

Italian Pair of Petite Serpentine Commodini w/Marquetry, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

These antique petite-sized chests from Italy each feature curvy serpentine bodies embellished about their top and side in a Siren and shield motif, and about their drawer fronts in a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra
Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra

Saddle Sconce By Mike Serra

By Mike Ruiz Serra

Located in Stamford, US

The resin shell diffuses light softly. This sconce is easily mounted with two provided screws.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Silver Mexican Salt Cellars
Silver Mexican Salt Cellars

Silver Mexican Salt Cellars

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Delicate silver salt cellars in shell shape. Mexico, Early 20th Century. All items marked “Silver Mexico” at bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

Surrounding this centerpiece is a radiant ring of stylized floral and shell-like scrollwork, rendered in a palette of dusty rose, lavender, sage, and pale aquamarine.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lullaby Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Lullaby Black Leather Swivel Armchair

Lullaby Black Leather Swivel Armchair

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

A swivel armchair featuring a high rigid shell covered in leather, complemented by an additional cushion and integrated armrests.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The fiberglass chair shells have been professionally refinished in white, beautifully complementing the matching 42” pedestal table.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

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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.

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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.
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    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.
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    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.