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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

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 Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Italian Crimson Goatskin Tray with Brass Handle Attributed to Aldo Tura, 1960s
Italian Crimson Goatskin Tray with Brass Handle Attributed to Aldo Tura, 1960s

Italian Crimson Goatskin Tray with Brass Handle Attributed to Aldo Tura, 1960s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Chicago, IL

Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was an iconic Italian furniture designer known for his glamorous use of unusual materials such as parchment, egg shell, and goatskin. Condition: In great vinta...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

B-3 Wall Lights by Gallery L7
B-3 Wall Lights by Gallery L7

B-3 Wall Lights by Gallery L7

By Gallery L7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful double arm wall lights by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass with one fully adjustable two-tone cone shade and one reflector shell ligh...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair
George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Side Chair

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

With a cupids bow crest rail with a central raised shell carving, vase shaped back splat with raised chinoiserie decoration, flanked by cane sides, serpentine shaped stiles, a caned ...

Category

Antique 1850s George II Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs Black - a Pair
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs Black - a Pair

Knoll Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs Black - a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Seat back is a molded polypropylene shell with slight texture, a black "anise" plastic back.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958
Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, 1958

By Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vitra Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton, Switzerland, Designed 1958 / Manufactured Circa 2000's 35" h 40.5" w 24.5" d seat: 15.75" h "fabric and chair are in good vintage condit...

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

4X8 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Fine Hand Woven 115cmx 232cm Circa 1890
4X8 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Fine Hand Woven 115cmx 232cm Circa 1890

4X8 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Fine Hand Woven 115cmx 232cm Circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

This antique French Aubusson tapestry, circa 1890, features an elegant Rococo cartouche design framed by flowing scrollwork and decorative shell motifs. Rendered in a refined palette...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Wool

1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife

1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife

Located in Red Lion, PA

Further establishing its provenance, the smallest blade is marked with patent numbers 2170537 and 2281782, which refer to innovative "shell-handle" construction techniques developed ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The leg ferrules are made of black polyamide. The shell is made of polyurethane foam with glass fibre reinforcement.

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Sideboard Casamania & Horm Carlos Wood Moca - 4 doors design Renato Zamberlan
Sideboard Casamania & Horm Carlos Wood Moca - 4 doors design Renato Zamberlan

Sideboard Casamania & Horm Carlos Wood Moca - 4 doors design Renato Zamberlan

By Horm

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

In the version with mocha-stained beech shell, the wood surface reveals natural grain, flames, and pores, which remain visible under the coloring.

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Newcastle Sterling Silver Gravy Boat by John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Newcastle Sterling Silver Gravy Boat by John Langlands I & John Robertson I

Newcastle Sterling Silver Gravy Boat by John Langlands I & John Robertson I

By John Langlands I & John Robertson I

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive example of Georgian silverware is supported by three impressive applied scrolling hoof style feet with impressive shell motifs in junction with the body. This except...

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950
Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950

Japanese Shōwa Bunraku Puppet by Ningyō Ken I, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Masterfully carved from wood and finished with numerous layers of gofun—a refined white ground made from crushed oyster shells traditionally used in Japanese sculpture and doll makin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Silk, Bamboo, Lacquer

Mid-Century "Amanta" 24 Leather Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia
Mid-Century "Amanta" 24 Leather Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

Mid-Century "Amanta" 24 Leather Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This versatile set includes six lounge chairs, each composed of Bellini's signature molded white fiberlite shells and leather cushions. Upholstered in the original camel leather, the...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

First Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Teapot & Cover C. 1775
First Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Teapot & Cover C. 1775

First Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Teapot & Cover C. 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Teapot & Cover, Circa 1775 This First Period Worcester porcelain teapot and cover is decorated in the Queen Charlotte patte...

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors

18th Century, Pair of Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors

Located in IT

The wood is richly carved with scrolls, volutes and acanthus leaves, with a large shell motif in the cresting and leafy pendeloques in the lower part.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard
Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard

Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard

Located in Charmes, FR

Beautiful ornamentation including grimacing masks, fauns, atlases, acanthus friezes, shells, etc. Italian work in the style of Hugues Sambin, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Wood

Set Of Eight Irish George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set Of Eight Irish George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set Of Eight Irish George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Exceptionally well made, each chair features an elaborately pierced and carved splat back with flowing foliate and scroll decoration, the shaped cresting rails richly carved througho...

Category

Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paavo Tynell oversized model 1092 for Taito, brass Opal & wood straw circa 1940
Paavo Tynell oversized model 1092 for Taito, brass Opal & wood straw circa 1940

Paavo Tynell oversized model 1092 for Taito, brass Opal & wood straw circa 1940

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Motifs drawn from nature, such as stars, leaves, snowflakes, and shells, appear frequently in his work, giving his lamps a distinctive warmth and decorative refinement that sets them...

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing
Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The fish features iridescent abalone shell inlay, adding color and movement against the luminous silver-plated surfaces.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Italian Regency White Glazed Monkey Sculptural Ceramic Cachepot
Vintage Italian Regency White Glazed Monkey Sculptural Ceramic Cachepot

Vintage Italian Regency White Glazed Monkey Sculptural Ceramic Cachepot

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Charming and full of personality, this vintage Italian ceramic monkey planter features a beautifully sculpted seated figure holding a scalloped shell-form vessel. Finished in a gloss...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Ceramic

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Raw Travertine Side Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Travertine Side Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Travertine Side Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Raw side table features a metal structure with an outer shell crafted from brushed and burnished brass with a matte 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...

Esfera Lounge Chairs by Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil, Late 1960s
Esfera Lounge Chairs by Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil, Late 1960s

Esfera Lounge Chairs by Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil, Late 1960s

By Ricardo Fasanello

Located in Antwerp, BE

Conceived as immersive, spherical seating forms, the chairs are defined by their enveloping fiberglass shells and fluid silhouettes, balancing sculptural impact with a considered app...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s
Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s

Early Charles & Ray Eames LCW Lounge Chair, Evans Production, USA 1940s

By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

These early examples reflect the close collaboration between the Eames Office and Evans, whose technical expertise made the ambitious plywood designs possible. The molded plywood sh...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rubber, Ash

Sailor's Valentines by John Fondas, With Slipcase
Sailor's Valentines by John Fondas, With Slipcase

Sailor's Valentines by John Fondas, With Slipcase

Located in valatie, NY

They contain intricate, stunning mosaics made primarily of colorful shells and often incorporate sentimental messages.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 8
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 8

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 8

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY UPRiGHT COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS
ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY UPRiGHT COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS

ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY UPRiGHT COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime French Napoleon III Circa 1880 Brass & Faux Tortoise shell Boulle chest of drawers with gol...

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut & Burlwood Bressan Vaisselier Clock Cabinet
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut & Burlwood Bressan Vaisselier Clock Cabinet

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut & Burlwood Bressan Vaisselier Clock Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

The lower buffet stands on elegant scroll feet over a scalloped apron carved with shell motifs in the Louis XV taste. Three paneled cabinet doors open to spacious interior shelving, ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Upholstered in beautiful oyster shell colored velvet.  

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

2020s Set of Four Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stools
2020s Set of Four Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stools

2020s Set of Four Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stools

By Lievore Altherr Molina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a chromed steel sled base with a polypropylene shell fully upholstered in blue fabric. The listed price includes all four stools to be sold together as a set.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table
A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table

A Fine and Highly Important Mid 18th Century Giltwood Centre Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The cabriole legs, carved on the knee with a shell and acanthus leaf, finish in a volute carved with a human mask.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 7
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 7

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 7

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

18th-century Derby Porcelain Arbor Musician Candelabra- Bagpipes and Mandolin
18th-century Derby Porcelain Arbor Musician Candelabra- Bagpipes and Mandolin

18th-century Derby Porcelain Arbor Musician Candelabra- Bagpipes and Mandolin

By Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each group is raised on a rococo scroll base centred by a shell-shaped cartouche edged in puce. Marks The underside of each base shows the characteristic Derby “patch marks” — the s...

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 4
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 4

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 4

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 3
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 3

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 3

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Murano Chandelier by Mazzega - 41 clear and amber glasses
Murano Chandelier by Mazzega - 41 clear and amber glasses

Murano Chandelier by Mazzega - 41 clear and amber glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

The originality of this chandelier is given by the glass, wonderful works of art trasparent and amber, called shells. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Period: late XX century...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chair for Driade, 1986

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Pocket
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Pocket

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Pocket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand-sculpted with a raw, intentional energy, the piece features an asymmetrical, undulating rim that mimics natural geological formations or a deep sea shell. The exterior is finish...

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Hand-Forged Copper Scupper, American Classical, 1852
19th Century Hand-Forged Copper Scupper, American Classical, 1852

19th Century Hand-Forged Copper Scupper, American Classical, 1852

Located in Kent, CT

A 19th Century continental hand-forged copper scupper with classical shell detail and dated 1852. In good antique condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Fountains

Materials

Copper

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Frames sit loose and are unattached to the shells. Stains and moderate soiling, mostly in the headrest area of the chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Dining Chairs for Driade, 1986, Set of 2

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather with contrasting topstitching, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aldo Tura Model 1225D Goatskin Parchment Ice Bucket / Thermos, Italy, 1970
Aldo Tura Model 1225D Goatskin Parchment Ice Bucket / Thermos, Italy, 1970

Aldo Tura Model 1225D Goatskin Parchment Ice Bucket / Thermos, Italy, 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

Around the body runs a finely hand-painted decorative band in green — scrolling foliage, shells and amber-red rosettes in a neoclassical, Pompeian taste — which gives this example it...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Parchment

Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps

Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exceptional pair of bisque porcelain lamps in a shell or fan shape. Mounted on black bases they are in working order.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Faience Jardinière with Gilt Handles, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Faience Jardinière with Gilt Handles, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Faience Jardinière with Gilt Handles, circa 1900

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The body is sculpted with graceful shell-like wings finished in a soft turquoise glaze, subtly highlighted with fine gilt accents that emphasize the fluid movement of the design.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Faience, Paint, Ceramic, Earthenware

FAB_M Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera
FAB_M Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

FAB_M Lounge Chair by Fabiaan Van Severen for Indera

By Fabiaan Van Severen

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

White polyethylen in sheet form gets tightened into a shell-shape, kept in form through a minimum white lacquered iron frame.

Category

1990s Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Chairs for Driade, Black Leather, 1986, Set of 8
Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Chairs for Driade, Black Leather, 1986, Set of 8

Philippe Starck "Ed Archer" Chairs for Driade, Black Leather, 1986, Set of 8

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The structure is a tubular steel shell entirely wrapped in leather, forming the seat, backrest and front legs in a single continuous surface.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Located in London, GB

Boulton soon became the largest manufacturer of "Sheffield plate" of the country expanding the business of Soho manufactory in the production of bijouterie, objects d'art and de virt...

Category

Antique 1790s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Set 4Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec
Set 4Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

Set 4Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

By HAY, Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

., Height: 71 cm / 28.0 in Seat Height: 38 cm / 15.0 in Shell: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Frame: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer an...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec
Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

By HAY, Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

., Height: 71 cm / 28.0 in Seat Height: 38 cm / 15.0 in Shell: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Frame: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer an...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec
Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Red Iron Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

By HAY, Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

., Height: 71 cm / 28.0 in Seat Height: 38 cm / 15.0 in Shell: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Frame: Iron Red Powder Coated Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer an...

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Mid-Century Hand Gilt Wrought Iron Mirror, Gilbert Poillerat, 1945
French Mid-Century Hand Gilt Wrought Iron Mirror, Gilbert Poillerat, 1945

French Mid-Century Hand Gilt Wrought Iron Mirror, Gilbert Poillerat, 1945

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

In addition, the sides along the mirror are lined with a braided rope design giving the mirror depth and the top is finished with sea shell symbolizing life and beauty. In all, an ex...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Émile Gallé "L'Hippocampe" Vase
Émile Gallé "L'Hippocampe" Vase

Émile Gallé "L'Hippocampe" Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

The collar brims with seaweed and periwinkle shells, while the ocean floor is scattered with European lobsters and pale crustacean remains.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha lounge chairs Brazil 1955
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha lounge chairs Brazil 1955

Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha lounge chairs Brazil 1955

By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The Concha chair’s defining feature is its gently curved, shell-like seat, designed to cradle the body, which rests on a minimalist, airy black-lacquered steel frame with elegant lin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

2000s Fabricius and Kastholm for Walter Knoll FK Bird Desk Chair, Model FK 6727
2000s Fabricius and Kastholm for Walter Knoll FK Bird Desk Chair, Model FK 6727

2000s Fabricius and Kastholm for Walter Knoll FK Bird Desk Chair, Model FK 6727

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Its design features a fiberglass shell fully upholstered in white leather atop a 5-star aluminum base.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Mexican Alpaca & Abalone Sugar and Creamer Set, Mexican Modernism, by LHG
1960s Mexican Alpaca & Abalone Sugar and Creamer Set, Mexican Modernism, by LHG

1960s Mexican Alpaca & Abalone Sugar and Creamer Set, Mexican Modernism, by LHG

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking mid-century Mexican modernist creamer and sugar pot set executed in polished alpaca (nickel silver) and richly inlaid abalone shell, designed and manufactured in Mexico in...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Pitchers

Materials

Abalone, Alpaca

Bronze Triton fountain
Bronze Triton fountain

Bronze Triton fountain

$4,736Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Triton fountain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pedestal includes two standing herons ,shells, pond grass and a sea bed with fish ,shells and other crustaceans .Peeking out of the palm is an eel.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Bronze

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Shells In For Sale on 1stDibs

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

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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.
  • 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.