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Fröscher Office Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr, Cognac Leather, 1970s
Fröscher Office Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr, Cognac Leather, 1970s

Fröscher Office Chairs by Burkhard Vogtherr, Cognac Leather, 1970s

By Fröscher Sitform, Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

Featuring warm cognac-colored leather and black fiberglass seat shells, the chairs are in very good condition. The leather is soft, and the backrests show only minimal signs of wear.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Eastlake Accent Chair, Glant Upholstery, 1885–1895 (The Spindle Crest)
Antique Eastlake Accent Chair, Glant Upholstery, 1885–1895 (The Spindle Crest)

Antique Eastlake Accent Chair, Glant Upholstery, 1885–1895 (The Spindle Crest)

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

The seat, originally caned, was converted to an upholstered pad earlier in its life and is newly covered in Glant 'Soft Shell', a rayon and cotton weave in cream and beige rated for ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C
Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C

Antique English Queen Anne Carved Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Low Boy 18th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Queen Anne low boy offers mahogany construction with shaped top over case having three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with shell carved knees and terminating in ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure
Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure

Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure

By RAIN

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The shape of the piece reproduces the arch of the body, creating a welcoming anatomical shell. The armchair is covered in natural wool, which gives a nice and warm touch to the project.

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell. The predatory mollusks had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells resembling a nautilus shell.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968
Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968

Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Echt, NL

The organically shaped shell is newly upholstered in a natural beige aniline leather, offering both softness and excellent seating comfort.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror  A classic of its style
Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror  A classic of its style

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror A classic of its style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror A classic of its style, this easel mirror has a pretty oval shape, with a very decorative brass frame depicting cherubs and shells All in g...

Category

Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

An Elegant Late 18th C. French Console Table w/Hidden Drawer and Hooved Feet
An Elegant Late 18th C. French Console Table w/Hidden Drawer and Hooved Feet

An Elegant Late 18th C. French Console Table w/Hidden Drawer and Hooved Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

The apron houses a single "secret" drawer hidden along the front side (there is no pull so it's not obvious that it is indeed a drawer), and is carved in a shell motif at three sides...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Flötotto set of 2 Pagwood chairs by Elmar Flötotto
Flötotto set of 2 Pagwood chairs by Elmar Flötotto

Flötotto set of 2 Pagwood chairs by Elmar Flötotto

By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

Within a short time, Flötotto was known for developing ergonomic and dynamic seat shells.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs

Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The solid brass cast leg, which is the real signature of this piece, is sand cast by an artisan casting company in the Natal Midlands in South Africa, the casting has a distinct wood...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Ice Cream Server

By William Chawner II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine example of William IV flatware has a plain plateaued bowl with an impressive shell decorated heel to the reverse. By virtue of its size and shape, this rare and versatile ...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

PAIR OF LEATHER & CANVUS HAND PAiNTED & STUDDED VINTAGE TOY CHESTS STEAM TRUNKS
PAIR OF LEATHER & CANVUS HAND PAiNTED & STUDDED VINTAGE TOY CHESTS STEAM TRUNKS

PAIR OF LEATHER & CANVUS HAND PAiNTED & STUDDED VINTAGE TOY CHESTS STEAM TRUNKS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored Vintage Steamer Trunk style toy or cloths chests depicting scenes of Vict...

Category

20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Black Leather Executive Chairs
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Black Leather Executive Chairs

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Black Leather Executive Chairs

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

This rim would hold the parts together, without any further support; slots in the aluminum held the back shell and the upholstery in place, and the plastic back became rigid only aft...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Brass and horn octagonal mirror with horn by Anthony Redmile, UK ca. 1980
Brass and horn octagonal mirror with horn by Anthony Redmile, UK ca. 1980

Brass and horn octagonal mirror with horn by Anthony Redmile, UK ca. 1980

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in Meulebeke, BE

He was best known for his extravagant designs that stood out through his use of unusual materials such as antlers, ostrich eggs, shell, cow horn and bone in his furniture. House and ...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs
1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

1970's Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Enameled Compass Legs

By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Prouve style Industrial stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark enameled metal frames by Galvanitas.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1900s Green Antique Indian Agra Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"
1900s Green Antique Indian Agra Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"

1900s Green Antique Indian Agra Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"

Located in New York, NY

The ivory main border carries palmettes, shell forms and flowering vines in muted rust and brown.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Painted Rococo Porcelain Vases, Dresden, Circa 1880
Hand-Painted Rococo Porcelain Vases, Dresden, Circa 1880

Hand-Painted Rococo Porcelain Vases, Dresden, Circa 1880

Located in Uppsala , SE

Characteristics: These vases are typically known for their ornate designs, often featuring motifs like flowers, scrolls, shells, and figures in gallant scenes. Style: The style is o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lenci porcelain, Turin, by Helen Konig Scavini "Mamma" from the 1930s
Lenci porcelain, Turin, by Helen Konig Scavini "Mamma" from the 1930s

Lenci porcelain, Turin, by Helen Konig Scavini "Mamma" from the 1930s

By Lenci

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

The turtle has a realistically detailed shell and is painted in shades of green and brown.

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia

Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Lynderup is a flexible stacking chair with plywood shells, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1954. The Lynderup chair is eco-labelled and was, when introduced in 2021, adapted with circu...

Category

2010s Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Culbuto" rocking chair
"Culbuto" rocking chair

"Culbuto" rocking chair

By Marc Held

Located in Paris, FR

Inspired by roly-poly toys, the chair is set in a shell of polyester reinforced with fiberglass — which, at the time, was a new and unknown material, that allowed for unprecedented, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity
Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

By Karl Springer

Located in New York City, NY

Also available in camel bone and custom sizes Size: 16" diameter x 16" height Size: 41.12 cm diameter x 41.12 cm height Also available in horn, pen shell and shagreen.

Category

2010s Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Horn

Arabesque Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Chest by House of Jaipur
Arabesque Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Chest by House of Jaipur

Arabesque Pink Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Chest by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Subtle variations in the shell's natural colour produce shifting reflections of ivory, champagne and pale gold, lending depth and luminosity to the expressive pink finish.

Category

2010s Indian Agra Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century English Delftware Blue & White Sweetmeat Dish, Probably London
18th Century English Delftware Blue & White Sweetmeat Dish, Probably London

18th Century English Delftware Blue & White Sweetmeat Dish, Probably London

By Lambeth High Street

Located in Downingtown, PA

Robert Aronson (of the renowned Dutch Delft dynasty), citing research by Martijn Wijn, has proposed that these segmented vessels were actually designed as oyster dishes, with the com...

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft, Faience

Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750
Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750

Georgian Silver Coffee Pot by John Pollock, Rococo Style, London 1750

By John Pollock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The upper and lower portion of the vertically fluted body of this Georgian coffee pot is embellished with flat-chased pendant panels displaying shell, leaf and floral decoration in t...

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low, 2 Signal Red & 3 Black Powder Coated Steel
Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low, 2 Signal Red & 3 Black Powder Coated Steel

Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low, 2 Signal Red & 3 Black Powder Coated Steel

By HAY, Marc Morro

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Available in two heights, with the oak veneer seat and steel frame in different finishes and colors, Taburete 8 combines the comfortable seat with industrial aesthetics to create a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell. The predatory mollusks had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells resembling a nautilus shell.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco 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 Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Early 20th-century Venetian Grotto Chairs
Pair of Early 20th-century Venetian Grotto Chairs

Pair of Early 20th-century Venetian Grotto Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Many of these "follies" were inspired by the shells and natural forms found at the shore. To linger in these often subterranean, but magical watery spaces, you had to have the furnit...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy
1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

1960s Swivel Chair by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Puunveisto Oy

By Puunveisto OY, Nanna Ditzel, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

The chair features an elegantly sculpted, organic seat shell upholstered in vibrant Hallingdal fabric by Kvadrat, a textile originally designed by Nanna Ditzel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Drum Stool or Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity
Drum Stool or Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

Drum Stool or Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

By Karl Springer

Located in New York City, NY

Also available in camel bone and custom sizes Size: 16" diameter x 16" height Size: 41.12 cm diameter x 41.12 cm height Also available in horn, pen shell and shagreen.   

Category

2010s Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Horn

Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and a synthetic wicker seating shell. Also available in natural wicker. The swing ch...

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Judaica
A Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Judaica

A Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Judaica

Located in New York, NY

The outermost border of the lid is framed with rectangular mother-of-pearl tiles, surrounding an inner border of elaborately cut foliate and shell-like designs, all intricately carve...

Category

20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Felt, Wood

Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity
Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

Drum Stool / Table Made with Horn Marquetry, Serenity

By Karl Springer

Located in New York City, NY

Also available in camel bone and custom sizes Size: 16" diameter x 16" height Size: 41.12 cm diameter x 41.12 cm height Also available in horn, pen shell and shagreen.

Category

2010s Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Horn

Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel

Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel

Located in London, GB

Around the lid a silver bezel decorated in the Greek Key patern and a further cast bezel holding the lid itself composed of shells and flowers in deep relief. The enamel to the top o...

Category

Antique 1830s Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Joe Colombo 'Elda' Lounge Chair, White Leather and Fibreglass, by Comfort, Italy
Joe Colombo 'Elda' Lounge Chair, White Leather and Fibreglass, by Comfort, Italy

Joe Colombo 'Elda' Lounge Chair, White Leather and Fibreglass, by Comfort, Italy

By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

The age of the leather and fibreglass shell are consistent with 1960s manufacture. The shell is in very good condition and the leather upholstery is in good aged condition, commensur...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Customizable Freifrau Amelie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss
Customizable Freifrau Amelie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss

Customizable Freifrau Amelie Armchair by Hoffmann Kahleyss

Located in New York, NY

Clear Lines, Unrivalled Comfort Amelie represents understated, perfect design and yet is impressively variable. The seat shell is fully upholstered in valuable fabrics or elegant lea...

Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Paris, FR

The chairs are comprised of a fiberglass shell seat upholstered in a cream leatherette a top a white lacquered cast aluminum La Fonda base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Clear and Amber
Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Clear and Amber

Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Clear and Amber

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

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Hamburg, DE

The middle part is hinged and releases a seat shell inside. The lid serves as a backrest at the same time.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Boin Taburet - Sterling Table Service, 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set !
Boin Taburet - Sterling Table Service, 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set !

Boin Taburet - Sterling Table Service, 322pc Flatware Set + 15pc Platter Set !

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Wilmington, DE

The firm’s vermeil pieces often featured delicate engravings and ornamental details, such as shell motifs and gadrooning, which further enhanced their luxurious appeal. 

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Silver

Cup Centerpiece with Cherubs
Cup Centerpiece with Cherubs

Cup Centerpiece with Cherubs

By Braganti

Located in Milan, IT

The two handles are topped with two cherubs each riding a tempestuous wave, while the centre repeats the marine theme with a cherub resting in a half shell. This object will produce ...

Category

2010s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Reproduction Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Arm Chairs with Shell Carved Backs (Slight variation in dimensions and carvings) - a Pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mug With Lid
Mug With Lid

Mug With Lid

$420Sale Price|30% Off

Mug With Lid

Located in Porto, PT

Fashioned in a distinctive shell form, the surface is richly adorned with relief decoration that has been both chiseled and carved with remarkable skill.

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner

Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives with blunt stainless blades, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century
Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century

Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large giltwood mirror with carved leaf and shell ornaments in a Florentine style. Modern Mirror Pane.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Rank Xerox Copy Bureaux London Map Thames
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Rank Xerox Copy Bureaux London Map Thames

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Rank Xerox Copy Bureaux London Map Thames

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the Rank Xerox Copy Bureaux - Walk in service Shell Centre 10 York Road SE1 Head Office & Night Service - featuring a map of London showing th...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Posters

Materials

Paper

18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy

18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

The result is a vibrant, marbled surface that mimics the expensive turtle shell material popular in the Georgian era. Unusually, this English ceramic body is fitted with a fine Fren...

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Beautiful antique handwoven Aubusson or Flanders tapestry
Beautiful antique handwoven Aubusson or Flanders tapestry

Beautiful antique handwoven Aubusson or Flanders tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The entire image is framed by an ornate border decorated with repeating shell-like motifs in blue, cream, and brown. Overall, the tapestry conveys a calm, rural atmosphere with a sl...

Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Mid-Century German Space Age Office Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1960s
Mid-Century German Space Age Office Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1960s

Mid-Century German Space Age Office Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann, 1960s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid century office chair with upholstery in a special color. The seat shell is reminiscent of saarinen's organic design language.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Coral" 1 of 3
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Coral" 1 of 3

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Coral" 1 of 3

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elaborate late Renaissance display pieces in silver that incorporate organic elements such as ostrich eggs, nuts of the coco de mer and sea-shells are grouped in a volume, These prin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Starfish" 3 of 3
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Starfish" 3 of 3

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print Marina Candle Holder "Starfish" 3 of 3

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Elaborate late Renaissance display pieces in silver that incorporate organic elements such as ostrich eggs, nuts of the coco de mer and sea-shells are grouped in a volume, These prin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960
French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960

French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960

Located in Paris, FR

Each plate features a unique design of fish, crustaceans, and shells, painted in vibrant tones on a delicately glazed ivory background.

Category

20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Silfio lamp by Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera, 1970s
Rare Silfio lamp by Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera, 1970s

Rare Silfio lamp by Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera, 1970s

Located in Parma, IT

Very rare table lamp Silfio production Nucleo Sormani design Roberto Lera 1970s. Black coloured abs shell,inside of the diffuser in metal, original electrical system.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s

"Eva" Chair by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s

By Arne Dahlén, Dahlens Dalum

Located in Utrecht, NL

The structure is made entirely of solid wood with sculpted and tapered legs that are splayed gently, giving stability to the shell body. The legs end in brass caps that accentuate th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Pair Bucket Fiberglass Swivel Chairs Charles Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Baltimore, MD

Charles and Ray Eames introduced their original fiberglass shell chair for Herman Miller in the 1950s. This later 1960s iteration of the armchair features a molded shell seat on a sw...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Abalone & Bamboo Articulated Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]
Abalone & Bamboo Articulated Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]

Abalone & Bamboo Articulated Wall Sconce with Natural Seashell Shade [Corded]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model No. 028—like its table-lamp twin—consists of a blue-green-tinted cast hydrocal-plaster base in the shape of an abalone sea shell, a lacquered speckled-bamboo column, and an adj...

Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Newly Pierre Frey Upholstered Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Newly Pierre Frey Upholstered Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Newly Pierre Frey Upholstered Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Very sturdy and heavy fiberglass shells have been refinished in a powder coat matte.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Walnut bergere three seater sofa
Walnut bergere three seater sofa

Walnut bergere three seater sofa

$4,638Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut bergere three seater sofa

Located in Cheshire, GB

The upholstered seat with removable seat and back cushions standing on shell-caped cabriole legs termination in pad feet.

Category

Early 20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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