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Mid-Century Modern Circular Table with Abstract & Mosaic Tile Decoration
Mid-Century Modern Circular Table with Abstract & Mosaic Tile Decoration

Mid-Century Modern Circular Table with Abstract & Mosaic Tile Decoration

Located in Fulton, CA

Top surface is painted and decorated in abstract design and incorporated with mini mosaic tiles and abalone shell. Exceptional workmanship and joinery in wooden base which is very st...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Wood

Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Hamburg, DE

The lower shell is used to absorb plants. In the upper shell there is a small e14 socket to highlight the plants from above.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low-Hot galvanized Steel, for HAY
Set of 4 Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low-Hot galvanized Steel, for HAY

Set of 4 Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chairs Low-Hot galvanized Steel, for HAY

By HAY, Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

., Height: 71 cm / 28.0 in Seat Height: 38 cm / 15.0 in Shell: Hot galvanized Steel Frame: Hot galvanized Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer and artist based in ...

Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Hot galvanized Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec
Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Hot galvanized Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low, Hot galvanized Steel, by Ronan Bouroullec

By Ronan Bouroullec, HAY

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

., Height: 71 cm / 28.0 in Seat Height: 38 cm / 15.0 in Shell: Hot galvanized Steel Frame: Hot galvanized Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer and artist based in ...

Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low-Hot galvanized Steel-Ronan Bouroullec
Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low-Hot galvanized Steel-Ronan Bouroullec

Pair Palissade Cantilever Lounge Chair Low-Hot galvanized Steel-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: Hot galvanized Steel Frame: Hot galvanized Steel Designer Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer and artist based in ...

Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Neptune & Hippocampus Door Knocker After Alessandro Vittoria
19th Century Neptune & Hippocampus Door Knocker After Alessandro Vittoria

19th Century Neptune & Hippocampus Door Knocker After Alessandro Vittoria

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The nude figure of the sea god Neptune stands in an open shell, flanked by mythical hippocampi. The wings of the horse-like creatures intertwine with the tails of fish into a figure...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Mosaic Brass Barware Set, Pitcher & 6 Glasses
Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Mosaic Brass Barware Set, Pitcher & 6 Glasses

Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Mosaic Brass Barware Set, Pitcher & 6 Glasses

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The mosaic abalone cladding is composed of individually cut shell panels, each revealing iridescent tones of emerald, cobalt, rose, and deep ocean green.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Montreal 67 Pavillon Chair's from Christen Sørensen voor Ebena-Lasalle 1970
Montreal 67 Pavillon Chair's from Christen Sørensen voor Ebena-Lasalle 1970

Montreal 67 Pavillon Chair's from Christen Sørensen voor Ebena-Lasalle 1970

Located in Oirlo, LI

Each chair features a beautifully sculpted shell, upholstered in vibrant Kvadrat fabric, resting on a sleek five-star chrome base that radiates both style and sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Contemporary Serpentine Two Toned Leather Armchairs by Donghia
Vintage Contemporary Serpentine Two Toned Leather Armchairs by Donghia

Vintage Contemporary Serpentine Two Toned Leather Armchairs by Donghia

By Angelo Donghia

Located in Chicago, IL

These chairs feature a refined serpentine silhouette with inward sweeping arms and a dramatic architectural outer shell. Currently upholstered in two-tone leather and offered as a p...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Danish RS 37 Flower Lamp by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Hamburg, DE

The lower shell is used to absorb plants. In the upper shell there is a small e14 socket to highlight the plants from above.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Eva Leather Armchair by Enrico Pellizzoni
Eva Leather Armchair by Enrico Pellizzoni

Eva Leather Armchair by Enrico Pellizzoni

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

It features a molded polyurethane shell, padded and upholstered in luxurious soft leather for a refined touch.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

2022 Herman Miller Striad High Back Lounge Chair by Jehs+Laub 2x Available
2022 Herman Miller Striad High Back Lounge Chair by Jehs+Laub 2x Available

2022 Herman Miller Striad High Back Lounge Chair by Jehs+Laub 2x Available

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a die-cast aluminum swivel base with a molded shell seat and cushions upholstered in a grey fabric, Anthracite, 17205 Capri.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iskos-Berlin Fiber Soft Swivel Armchair, Upholstered Aluminum Design
Iskos-Berlin Fiber Soft Swivel Armchair, Upholstered Aluminum Design

Iskos-Berlin Fiber Soft Swivel Armchair, Upholstered Aluminum Design

By Iskos-Berlin

Located in Alpha, NJ

Upholstery retains a few minor tears, along or near seams at backrest, largest measuring approximately 1.5 inches in length. Plastic shell shows some faint ambient soil, and one vert...

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - Black
Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - Black

Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - Black

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Designed by Lapo Ciatti, this special edition transforms the original aluminum shell into a surprisingly warm and tactile experience.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Walnut Credenza from the Veneto Region with Canted Sides
Early 19th Century Walnut Credenza from the Veneto Region with Canted Sides

Early 19th Century Walnut Credenza from the Veneto Region with Canted Sides

Located in Atlanta, GA

The credenza's skirt is beautifully adorned with shell motifs carved in low relief, adding a delicate touch of artistry.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

George II Banquet Chair

George II Banquet Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - White
Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - White

Chair Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Special Edition design Lapo Ciatti - White

By Opinion Ciatti

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Designed by Lapo Ciatti, this special edition transforms the original aluminum shell into a surprisingly warm and tactile experience.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers (1847)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers (1847)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers (1847)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of the knife blade is embellished with pierced and flat chased decoration depicting Neptune in a shell with two dolphins. The drop of the fork is ornamented with bright ...

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Beveled Floor Mirror
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Beveled Floor Mirror

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Beveled Floor Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

The top is crowned with a carved shell and scrolling crest, finished in a softly distressed green and gold surface that adds subtle depth and decorative interest without overwhelming...

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 4 Bisque Porcelain Vases with seashell motives by Kaiser, Germany 1970s
Set of 4 Bisque Porcelain Vases with seashell motives by Kaiser, Germany 1970s

Set of 4 Bisque Porcelain Vases with seashell motives by Kaiser, Germany 1970s

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Beograd, RS

Each piece presents a unique silhouette—ranging from cylindrical to architectural block and organic bottle form—yet unified through a consistent textural language evoking sedimentary...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.
Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.

Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The richly decorated frame features scrolling foliage, acanthus leaves, shell motifs and floral ornamentation in relief.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Martelé

Paavo Tynell model 9045 for Taito circa 1950.
Paavo Tynell model 9045 for Taito circa 1950.

Paavo Tynell model 9045 for Taito circa 1950.

By Paavo Tynell

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 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cachepot Planter
Antique French Gilt Bronze Cachepot Planter

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cachepot Planter

Located in Norwood, NJ

Lion and eagle. Venus in shell being pulled by Dolphin.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova

Located in Raleigh, NC

Plywood cases create continuous shells that enclose the seating area, with armrests completing the sculptural form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s
colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s

colorful 29cm murano glass bowl Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940

French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Faience Shell Platter signed HB Quimper. In a shell shape decorated with whippets and a coat of arm from Brittany. 1860 to 1883 , first mark HB. 9.8 by 7.8 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Faience

1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs
1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs

1970s Post Modern Black Vinyl and Chrome Daystrom Scoop Chairs

By Daystrom Furniture, Chromcraft, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Each chair features a streamlined tubular chrome base that sweeps up into a sculptural “scoop” shell seat, upholstered in deep black tufted vinyl.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood

A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Wood, Embellisher-of-Sea-Shells, Ox-Horn and Whale-Ivory, published in Australiana, November 1992, Stuart M.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Horn

A Louis XV style Painted and Carved Wood Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.
A Louis XV style Painted and Carved Wood Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.

A Louis XV style Painted and Carved Wood Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a shaped and tufted upholstered headboard with button detailing, this bed frame is accented with scrolling foliate carving, cabriole legs, and a carved low footboard with l...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique English Mahogany & Satin Wood Etagere Tray Table 19th Century
Antique English Mahogany & Satin Wood Etagere Tray Table 19th Century

Antique English Mahogany & Satin Wood Etagere Tray Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to...

Category

Antique 1890s Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Wall Mounted Console Table with wood top
French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Wall Mounted Console Table with wood top

French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Wall Mounted Console Table with wood top

Located in Miami, FL

Note the incredible detail attained by the sculptor especially in the shell designs which are substantially different yet completely compatible.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Oblong Silex Cannelé Wall Lamp by Jennifer Midoz
Oblong Silex Cannelé Wall Lamp by Jennifer Midoz

Oblong Silex Cannelé Wall Lamp by Jennifer Midoz

By Mydriaz

Located in Geneve, CH

With its transparent design, Silex Cannelé appears like a pearl in its shell. Protected by its golden brass casing, it conceals its treasure of light.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass, Other, Nickel

Easy chair 'Star' Designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2009
Easy chair 'Star' Designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2009

Easy chair 'Star' Designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2009

By Mats Theselius, Källemo

Located in Stockholm, SE

The structure consists of a slim tubular chrome frame supporting a moulded shell upholstered in leather. The outer panels are executed in a pearlescent synthetic material with a subt...

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Office rug - Napoleon III style, Aubusson — Circa 1940 - No. 1662
Office rug - Napoleon III style, Aubusson — Circa 1940 - No. 1662

Office rug - Napoleon III style, Aubusson — Circa 1940 - No. 1662

Located in Paris, FR

The spandrels are adorned with highly decorative cartouche motifs, almost like stylized shells or medallions, in warm tones (ochre, gold, red), framed by floral scrolls.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Napoleon III Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968
Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968

Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968

By Theo Häberli

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The molded and perforated plywood shell, lacquered in white, creates a tall and graphic silhouette that reflects Häberli's formal explorations in the late 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Modern / Art Deco Style Italian Painted Server Cabinet
Mid-20th Century Modern / Art Deco Style Italian Painted Server Cabinet

Mid-20th Century Modern / Art Deco Style Italian Painted Server Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The front is decorated with a bold geometric design in egg shell off-white and burgundy red tones, highlighted with brass trim and decorative accents, creating a strong contrast of c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Two Armchairs by Gio Ponti, Italy
Two Armchairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

Two Armchairs by Gio Ponti, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Pair of armchairs in slightly differing executions, raised on tapered wooden legs. The shells are upholstered in blue fabric with leaf motifs.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription
Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Antique Japanese Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Era Rare Devotional Inscription

Located in Atlanta, GA

Consists of seven columns of patchwork alternate with six thinner continuous columns and bordered in an outer skirt, the silk fabric showcases delicate woven motifs of family-mons an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

ELLEN Moka Ash Lounge Chair
ELLEN Moka Ash Lounge Chair

ELLEN Moka Ash Lounge Chair

By Pacini & Cappellini

Located in Milan, IT

The Ellen lounge chair features a solid ash wood frame with a refined moka finish, showcasing curved lines that support a padded, upholstered shell available in fabric. Its ergonomic...

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

Murano Oval Pink Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

From each brass rod hang pairs of Murano glass shells with an elongated design, pearly pink. The lighting is truly "STELLAR".

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French mid-century modern glazed ceramic table lamp from Vallauris, 1950s
French mid-century modern glazed ceramic table lamp from Vallauris, 1950s

French mid-century modern glazed ceramic table lamp from Vallauris, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in MIlano, IT

The interior decoration depicts a colorful, three-dimensional underwater scene, with two fish, seaweed, coral, and small shells molded in relief. Vibrant hues such as green, turquois...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..
18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..

18th century ebonised pinewood Spanish chest of drawers ..

Located in Brecht, BE

A rare find this ebonised pinewood chest of drawers, made during the 18th century in Spain, lovely woodcarving, sungods, shells, typical singns for Compostela, in very good vintage c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Armchair with leather seat Riva 1920 Yin & Yang design Steve Leung
Armchair with leather seat Riva 1920 Yin & Yang design Steve Leung

Armchair with leather seat Riva 1920 Yin & Yang design Steve Leung

By Steve Leung, Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The seat itself is made from a round, concave multilayer shell, upholstered in Camoscio leather with exposed stitching that enhances both tactile richness and visual detail.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø50cm 19.7

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Materials Outer sphere: Acrylic (top and bottom shell) Reflectors: Polished aluminum, suspended in steel chains Ceiling canopy: Chrome-plated metal Light Source Ø50 cm: E27, max. 60...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8
Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8

Verpan VP Globe Pendant by Verner Panton Chrome with Red & Blue Ø40cm 15.8

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Materials Outer sphere: Acrylic (top and bottom shell) Reflectors: Polished aluminum, suspended in steel chains Ceiling canopy: Chrome-plated metal Light Source Ø40 cm: E14, max. 60...

Category

2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel

Customizable Arva Stool by KFF
Customizable Arva Stool by KFF

Customizable Arva Stool by KFF

By KFF

Located in New York, NY

ARVA, the perfect symbiosis of timelessly beautiful Mid Century designs and durable first-class seating comfort. Its laminated wood shell, covered with high-quality leather or textil...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Red Cylinder Vases, Turquoise Interior, Cenedese
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Red Cylinder Vases, Turquoise Interior, Cenedese

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Red Cylinder Vases, Turquoise Interior, Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

Master glassmakers at Cenedese mouth-blew and layered each vessel freehand at the furnace (a mano volante) utilizing the intricate cased-glass technique (incamiciato / sommerso). The...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960
Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960

Green Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, circa 1960

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautifully understated and elegantly shaped simple free flowing, biomorphic form - reminiscent of a sea shell or conch. Captured in amber and emerald green 'Sommerso' glass, resulti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Design Rattan Armchairs, France 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Design Rattan Armchairs, France 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Design Rattan Armchairs, France 1950's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Steel shaped base with wicker / rattan woven shell seat. Beautiful in design with the armrests passing through the seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Chair Riva 1920 Naima Design Martin Ballendat - Walnut
Chair Riva 1920 Naima Design Martin Ballendat - Walnut

Chair Riva 1920 Naima Design Martin Ballendat - Walnut

By Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Designed by Martin Ballendat, the piece is characterized by a seat in solid wood that flows seamlessly into the backrest and armrests, creating a continuous and harmonious gesture. ...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sideboard / TV Storage Cabinet Minotti Italia Banko TV design Studio14
Sideboard / TV Storage Cabinet Minotti Italia Banko TV design Studio14

Sideboard / TV Storage Cabinet Minotti Italia Banko TV design Studio14

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The body rests on a black matte tubular iron frame with brass-colored feet, providing a sophisticated structural accent and elevating the cabinet from the floor. The external shell ...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Customizable Arva Swivel Lounge Recliner by KFF
Customizable Arva Swivel Lounge Recliner by KFF

Customizable Arva Swivel Lounge Recliner by KFF

By KFF

Located in New York, NY

The wrapped laminated wood shell with the Rombo-fill® cushions divided into chambers guarantee the proven ARVA seating comfort.

Category

2010s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Lounge chair by Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 1950s Italy.
Lounge chair by Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 1950s Italy.

Lounge chair by Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 1950s Italy.

By MIM Roma, Ennio Fazioli

Located in Landgraaf, NL

The chair features beautifully curved rosewood veneer shells and has been reupholstered in high-quality cognac leather, enhancing its warm and refined appearance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chairs, Light Wood & Leather 1974
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chairs, Light Wood & Leather 1974

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chairs, Light Wood & Leather 1974

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bari, IT

The padding consists of a fiberglass shell covered in brown leather (cognac) upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Beech

Set of two Bird Low Tulip Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm, 1960s
Set of two Bird Low Tulip Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm, 1960s

Set of two Bird Low Tulip Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm, 1960s

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International

Located in Antwerp, BE

The chairs feature elegantly shaped shells upholstered in its original leather, executed in an exceptionally rare dark petroleum blue tone—a highly sought-after color that enhances t...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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 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.