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Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs
Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Herman Miller produced original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Victorian English Sterling Silver Hourglass Pattern Soup Ladle
Victorian English Sterling Silver Hourglass Pattern Soup Ladle

Victorian English Sterling Silver Hourglass Pattern Soup Ladle

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The anterior and posterior surfaces of the handle is embellished with the Classic King's shape ornamentation, including the shell design to the terminal, in addition to the central h...

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases
2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases

2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The stools are comprised of chrome bases with a plastic shell seat in white. The listed price includes both stools to be sold together as a pair.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 2 Doors
Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 2 Doors

Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 2 Doors

By Horm

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Materials & Finish: Structure and doors: Wood-particle panels veneered in mocha-stained beech Triangular-section solid beech inserts applied to doors Internal shelves: Transparent te...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 4 Doors
Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 4 Doors

Sideboard - Storage unit Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Moca - 4 Doors

By Horm

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Materials & Finish: Structure and doors: Wood-particle panels veneered in mocha-stained beech Triangular-section solid beech inserts applied to doors Internal shelves: Transparent te...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L

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

Sideboard Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Minimal Design - 3 Doors
Sideboard Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Minimal Design - 3 Doors

Sideboard Casamania & Horm Leon Wood Minimal Design - 3 Doors

By Horm

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Materials & Finish: Structure and doors: Wood-particle panels veneered in beech, mocha-stained Triangular-section solid beech inserts applied to doors Internal shelves: Transparent t...

Category

2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate
Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate

Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The crustacean is surrounded by an aquatic tableau of sculpted mussels, shells, and seaweed, all rendered in rich, jewel-toned glazes of emerald green, azure blue, and earth tones.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS by RANDALL BUCK for STEELCASE, France 1970
A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS by RANDALL BUCK for STEELCASE, France 1970

A Pair of MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIRS by RANDALL BUCK for STEELCASE, France 1970

By Charles Eames, Strafor

Located in PARIS, FR

A very nice pair of office chairs, "visitor" models with double shell 451, Modernist, Space-Age, Sixties, cross legs, metal frames, brown lacquered shells, upholstered interiors in o...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953
Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953

Mid-Century Coquille Bowl by Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors, Sweden, 1953

By Flygfors Glass, Paul Kedelv

Located in Glasgow, GB

The piece belongs to the iconic Coquille series, named after the French word for “shell,” which is reflected in the organic, freeform shape and soft, flowing edges.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The goddess Venus stands poised in a stylized scallop shell chariot, one arm raised to hold silver wire reins that lead to a beautifully rendered swan, its body richly textured with ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.
Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.

Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.

By Herend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

H × 4 in. W × 4 in. D * Gold shell: 2 in. H × 3.5 in. W × 3 in. D Origin: Hungary, late 20th century Condition: Excellent; no chips or cracks

Category

20th Century Hungarian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Candle Holders

Antique Pair of English Sterling Silver Candle Holders

By Philip Garden

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These decorative columns surmount quatrefoil shaped bases embellished with further shell ornamentation in a swirl design. These Georgian cast silver candlesticks do not have a wei...

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass sconces. Fluted wide shell shape with ribbed detailing in glass and wavy glass detailing along top edge.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Venetian Carved Wood Faux Bois Grapevine Center Tables - a Pair
Vintage Italian Venetian Carved Wood Faux Bois Grapevine Center Tables - a Pair

Vintage Italian Venetian Carved Wood Faux Bois Grapevine Center Tables - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features a silver and gold gilt finish, table tops painted in original oil drop / tortoise shell finish. Stamped "Made in Italy" to underside.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s
Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s

Pair of Visor-Form Table Lamps with Opaline Glass Diffusers, 1960s

Located in Rome, IT

Matching 1960s table lamps with a hinged visor shell that swivels around an internal opaline-glass globe.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Wood

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

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

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil

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

2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Fabric Seat and Eiffel Base
2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Fabric Seat and Eiffel Base

2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Fabric Seat and Eiffel Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair features a molded shell that is upholstered in a grey fabric. The iconic "Eiffel" base features black powder-coated metal rods and ebony dowel legs.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms
C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms

C. 2020 Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Desk Chairs w/ Arms

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair is comprised of a 5 star aluminum pneumatic base, steel armrests, and a plastic shell seat upholstered in a light purple fabric.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 10 Mohair "Ion" Chairs by Gideon Kramer
Set of 10 Mohair "Ion" Chairs by Gideon Kramer

Set of 10 Mohair "Ion" Chairs by Gideon Kramer

By Gideon Kramer

Located in Dallas, TX

Featuring chrome-plated steel 4 prong bases with fiberglass shells that have been upholstered in luxurious mohair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Multicolor Murano Murrine Glass Bowl, 1960s
Italian Multicolor Murano Murrine Glass Bowl, 1960s

Italian Multicolor Murano Murrine Glass Bowl, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

The back part is fully covered by a tortoise shell decorative effect in brown color. Use it as decorative bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate
Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate

Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The crustacean rests on a textured "sandy" ground, surrounded by a lively assortment of sculpted mussels, shells, and marine flora glazed in vibrant shades of sea green, blue, and br...

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Traces of the creamy original shell are visible in a few small areas. Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans
Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans

Pair of 19th Century Italian Regence Style Giltwood Ottomans

Located in Houston, TX

We offer a pair of antique Italian Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with beautifully carved shell detail terminating in cabriole legs. Th...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Giltwood

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood
17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

17th Century Spanish Upper Niche Altarpiece Carved Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in turn would have been part of a Baroque altarpiece, characterized by profuse and exube...

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Nipped Bowl
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Nipped Bowl

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Nipped Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The exterior is finished in a rich, metallic bronze-brown glaze with subtle horizontal striations, offering a moody, earthy texture. This dark outer shell stands in bold, sophisticat...

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Bowl
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Bowl

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Small Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This dark, moody outer shell stands in striking contrast to the pristine, glossy white interior, creating a visual duality that is both sophisticated and whimsical.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

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

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

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

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 Burkhard Vogtherr, Fröscher Sitform

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

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 Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

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

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

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

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 Knoll, Charles Pollock

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel

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

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

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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.

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.