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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 Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Nanna Ditzel, Puunveisto OY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

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

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

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

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

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

"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 Dahlens Dalum, Arne Dahlén

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

Walnut bergere three seater sofa
Walnut bergere three seater sofa

Walnut bergere three seater sofa

$4,667Sale 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

Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug
Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug

Pristine Antique Circa-1860 Handwoven Wool Floral French Savonnerie Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1860, French Savonnerie rug has a soft chocolate-brown field with an outer sandy-yellow frame panel issuing inward brick-red acanthus leaves containing a shell mo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Murano Round Gold Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Murano Round Gold Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

Murano Round Gold Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

These shells are arranged in a row along the perimeter of a circle, and anchored to the structure with brass screws.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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

Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845
Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845

Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

**Apollo Gyrin (Turbinella pyrum)**: Also known as the chank shell, these snails have a heavy, convoluted shell and are significant in various cultural and religious contexts. 4.

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Organic 2-seater sofa designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies
Organic 2-seater sofa designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies

Organic 2-seater sofa designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies

By Strässle International, Hans Bellmann

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

The form of the fiberglass shell with it‘s delicately shaped arm rests , the supporting base that delicately follows the curved form of the seat creating a mold to carry the shell.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930
French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930

French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930

Located in London, GB

The snail is fantastically modelled, with realistic detailing to both the body and the shell. The snail is finished with a thick layer of high carat gold plating, and sits upon a sil...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Sophisticated Pewter Serving Dish from GAB. Swedish Grace, from the 1920s
Sophisticated Pewter Serving Dish from GAB. Swedish Grace, from the 1920s

Sophisticated Pewter Serving Dish from GAB. Swedish Grace, from the 1920s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Knivsta, SE

Decorated with a mermaid in a shell. Made in Sweden during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age and use

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

‘RAR’ Rocking Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

The design features a fiberglass shell seat in lemon yellow with a desirable rope edge, and it has steel legs & walnut runners.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Collection of 16 Natural English Ammonite Fossil Specimens
Collection of 16 Natural English Ammonite Fossil Specimens

Collection of 16 Natural English Ammonite Fossil Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Excellent collector’s pieces, each specimen in this group showcases the distinctive coil of the ammonite, some with ridge ornamentation, which was once the original shell; now fossil...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp
Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp

Majorelle Spectacular Art Nouveau Lamp

By Atelier Majorelle

Located in NANTES, FR

Wrought iron base with bronze applications. Alabaster shell. Electrified lamp in perfect condition. Total height: 72.5 cm Base diameter: 26 cm Shell diameter: 33 cm Weight: 10 kg F...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Wrought Iron

M-Light contemporary Suspension Light.
M-Light contemporary Suspension Light.

M-Light contemporary Suspension Light.

Located in GIESSEN, NB

This stunning design features dual aluminum shells: the inner shell is hand-hammered to a glossy silver finish, while the outer shell is painted in corten steel, using real steel in ...

Category

2010s Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 armchairs by Albert Moesch and Ernst Wolfer edition Jenny 1954
Set of 2 armchairs by Albert Moesch and Ernst Wolfer edition Jenny 1954

Set of 2 armchairs by Albert Moesch and Ernst Wolfer edition Jenny 1954

Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR

Set of 2 armchairs from Switzerland in 1954 Designed by Albert Moesch and Ernst Wolfer for Jenny Black tubular metal structure and a shell-style seat in woven rattan Leather pieces o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pendant Light attributed by Verner Panton, 1960's.
Pendant Light attributed by Verner Panton, 1960's.

Pendant Light attributed by Verner Panton, 1960's.

By Verner Panton

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Measures - Width 90 cm x Depth 90 cm x Height 155 cm. Materials - Shell, Brass. Color - White, Gold. Condition of the article, comments - good condition, a few broken shells ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair Set, Italian Design, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair Set, Italian Design, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair Set, Italian Design, 1970

Located in Roma, Lazio

In excellent condition as regards the shell, it has been recomposed with a new foam rubber cushion.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Resin, Plastic

Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950

Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in San Francisco, CA

An original 'Concha' (shell) lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fine George II Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror, English or Scottish circa 1750
Fine George II Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror, English or Scottish circa 1750

Fine George II Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror, English or Scottish circa 1750

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FINE GEORGE II CARVED GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR United Kingdom, probably Scottish Circa 1750 38 7/8" H x 3 1/2" D x 19 3/8" W A finely carved George II period giltwood mirror retaining ...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Authentic 19th Century French Rococo Fireplace Mantel - Floral Details - Antique
Authentic 19th Century French Rococo Fireplace Mantel - Floral Details - Antique

Authentic 19th Century French Rococo Fireplace Mantel - Floral Details - Antique

Located in Beervelde, BE

At its center lies a magnificent shell motif, deeply sculpted in relief — a classic Rococo emblem symbolising opulence and harmony.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880
Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880

Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Illustrated animals include: 187 cicada life stages, showing adult insect, pupa, and larval forms 188 European crayfish (Astacus astacus) with detailed claws and anatomy 189 medicin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Prints

Materials

Paper

Leonia Black Leather Armchair with Horn Inserts

Leonia Black Leather Armchair with Horn Inserts

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Distinguished by a fully enveloping U-shaped shell externally covered in black Kotakot fabric, this armchair is a luxurious design brimming with sartorial charm.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Leather, Fabric

Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather

Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather

By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo

Located in Milano, IT

Yet, the most iconic and sought after one is the white shell/black leather, the present one, also because it easily integrates with virtually any interior.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

Category

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

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Quartz Side Table, Patagonia, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

Category

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

Materials

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

Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849
Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849

Maritime Spiral Elegance: A Mollusk Anthology, 1849

Located in Langweer, NL

Unlabeled - Appears to be a depiction of a gastropod with a tightly coiled shell. 5. Unlabeled - Another gastropod with a more elongated, conical shell. 6.

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Arts & Crafts Side Table
Italian Arts & Crafts Side Table

Italian Arts & Crafts Side Table

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Arts & Crafts Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian side table from the Armadillo shell from the Yacht in Monfalcone, North Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Animal Skin

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
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    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
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    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
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