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Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief
Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Oriental Mother-of-Pearl Shell Carved in Low Relief An irregularly shaped mother-of-pearl shell, carved in low relief with detailed oriental motifs.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

A French Limoges  Porcelain Oyster Plate
A French Limoges  Porcelain Oyster Plate

A French Limoges Porcelain Oyster Plate

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French Porcelain Oyster plate with 5 oyster shells in good condition with one chip on the back edge.

Category

Mid-20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table
Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table

Antique Teak Wood Colonial Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Antique colonial teak wood table with a single added shell in the centre. This side table was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6
1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6

1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6

By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth

Located in Neuss, NW

Frame in stainless steel with seat and back shell in red stained, curved beech plywood The offer includes 6 chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells
1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells

1970s Chandelier in Strings of Natural Shells

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Put in a cord to see the light play on the walls through the many strings of natural shells or hang it as a decorative piece just as it is.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.
Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.

Pair of paintings representing allegories. Circa 1880.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of paintings, or above doors, representing an allegory of the Arts and an allegory of the sciences, in their carved and white lacquered wooden frames, decorated with waves, leav...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809
George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809

George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809

By Cocks & Bettridge

Located in London, GB

This exceptionally rare design has a square bowl decorated with simulated filigree bead work, with raying shells in each corner and a central medallion decorated with a raying flower...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tableware

Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s
Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s

Maitland Smith tessellated horn sea turtle circa 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely crafted Maitland Smith sea turtle featuring a richly pattern tessellated horn shell in warm, amber and tortoise shell tones, accentuated by silver metal flippers ,tail and h...

Category

Vintage 1980s British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood
Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood

Modern Sculptural Shaped Bench White Leather & Wood

By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC

Located in Miami, FL

The elliptical-shaped upholstered wood shell in combination with the diligently crafted wood base composes this sculptural bench.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box
19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides with abalone shell in a trailing roses motif that surrounds a silhouette of a family on the f...

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Also, please note hand-carved concave shell in upper drawer. This piece is beautifully hand made, not manufactured, and is a wonderful representation of a period style.

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen
Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen

Dining chairs model 3107, Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Neuss, NW

High-quality stainless steel frame with plywood seat shell in black. The offer includes two chairs. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions and visible atten...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1841 Shell Collection
1841 Shell Collection

1841 Shell Collection

$29,940 / item

1841 Shell Collection

Located in London, GB

1841 rare collection of large shells, on antique mahogany bases. 60 pieces of the Large shells, 18 boxes of the small shells.

Category

Antique 1840s Unknown Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti
Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti

Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti

By Porada Arredi

Located in Boston, MA

The cover in the fabric is removable. Inner shell in poplar plywood and solid fir wood with belted seat.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Shell in good condition. Base constructed of cast aluminum.

Category

Mid-20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Dining Chair in Walnut
2016 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Dining Chair in Walnut

2016 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Dining Chair in Walnut

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The design features a tubular steel frame with a chrome-plated finish, and has a pressure-molded sliced veneer shell in walnut. The listed price includes one chair and there are 5...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s
Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s

Frosted glass 'Coque' table lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1970s

By Martinelli Luce

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This fantastic table lamp, model 'Coque' ('Shell' in French, 'Soft' in Italian) was made for Martinelli Luce and is ispired by nature and geometry.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy
Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy

Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Features handcrafted braided-like details applied to the bowl's exterior shell. In excellent near mint original condition, with very minor signs of wear and age, with no cracks of c...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster
1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster

1974 Cat Stevens - Hawaii Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

Wonderfully illustrated poster for Cat Stevens' 1974 concert at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii. The popular British folk artist, now known as Yusuf, performed songs from his h...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955
Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955

Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955

By Fritz Neth

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

With it’s beautiful organic seat shell in contrast to the four steel legs, the Madame chair offers great comfort and and an extraordinary elegance.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970
Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970

Set of Wood Table and Four Chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Berlin, BE

Set of wood table and four chairs by Gigi Sabadin, circa 1970 A suite of four chairs, with inverted V-shaped legs supporting the seat shells in thermoformed wood. Stilwood editio...

Category

20th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Molded dark brown exotic hardwood ply shell in a delectable satin oil finish accented with high gloss brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass
1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass

1960s Herman Miller Eames Swivel Office Desk Chair / rare green fiberglass

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage 1960s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell office or desk chair. Swivel base with wheels.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Scandia Junior Chair New Edition
Scandia Junior Chair New Edition

Scandia Junior Chair New Edition

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Created in 1957 by designer Hans Brattrud, Scandia junior is an iconic chair of Scandinavian design with its shell in glued laminated arched and veneered. The Scandia junior chair is...

Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s
Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s

Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

This chair features an organically contoured upholstered shell in a warm green tone, supported by elegant chromed steel legs — a characteristic combination in Kenmochi’s 1960s output.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray
19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb mahogany with a magnificent patina and marquetry medallion in the center representing a shell. In perfect condition. Dimensions include handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Amanta Lounge Chairs or Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Set of 3 Amanta Lounge Chairs or Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Set of 3 Amanta Lounge Chairs or Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Seat cushions reupholstered in bright saffron yellow velvet Dark brown fiberglass shell in good vintage condition with the signature of the manufacture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Marla Chair by Madheke
Marla Chair by Madheke

Marla Chair by Madheke

Located in Gurugram, IN

Its gently curved barrel back envelops the sitter in plush velvet, while the outer shell—in quilted leather—lends a textured contrast.

Category

2010s Indian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Sea Shell Floral Arrangement with Immortella in Glass Dome
Antique Sea Shell Floral Arrangement with Immortella in Glass Dome

Antique Sea Shell Floral Arrangement with Immortella in Glass Dome

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique antique sea shell flowers with yelllow Immortella dry flowers in a glass dome on wooden base.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

1970s bench, Drabert
1970s bench, Drabert

1970s bench, Drabert

By Drabert, Gerd Lange

Located in Neuss, NW

The seat shells have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality upholstery fabric in yellow.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

On each side of the shell is a square cut shape with scrolled acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Black Leather and Steel Chaise Longue
Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Black Leather and Steel Chaise Longue

Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso Black Leather and Steel Chaise Longue

By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso

Located in Madrid, ES

Adjustable construction made of chromed flat and round steel. Molded plywood shell in black lacquer and covers made of black leather.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

1970s bench, Drabert
1970s bench, Drabert

1970s bench, Drabert

By Drabert

Located in Neuss, NW

High-quality steel and stainless steel frame with two plastic seat shells in brown and a table top with original HPL coating and plastic edge in brown.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Plastic

Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece
Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece

Italian 18th century Baroque st. Silver leaf, and Giltwood centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Atop the patinated wood mount is an array of Silver Leaf rocks cradling the Giltwood shell above. Finely detailed shell carvings accent the interior and exterior of the shell in a ri...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Leaf

Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans
Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans

Charles & Ray Eames - Pair Of Armchairs And Ottomans

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beaune, FR

Pair of “Lounge Chair” armchairs and their ottomans, the shell in thermoformed rosewood veneer covered in black leather, the cruciform base in chrome-plated and black lacquered steel. 

Category

20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1748 by William Gould
Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1748 by William Gould

Pair of George II Cast Candlesticks Made in London in 1748 by William Gould

By William Gould

Located in London, GB

Each stands on a shaped foot decorated with a raying shell in each corner. The baluster shaped stems are also decorated with reeding and shells, as are the pull off nozzles.

Category

Antique 1740s British George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio.  White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio.  White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Kansas City, MO

The seat is a molded technical wire mesh shell in white with a profiled aluminum edging and chromed steel frame.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wire

Gigas Tridacna shell
Gigas Tridacna shell

Gigas Tridacna shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

George III Satinwood, Amaranth and Marquetry Commode by Gillows
George III Satinwood, Amaranth and Marquetry Commode by Gillows

George III Satinwood, Amaranth and Marquetry Commode by Gillows

Located in London, GB

Each of the four doors inlaid with a conch shell. In 1788, Gillows supplied a satinwood and amaranth commode to John Christian for Workington Hall, Cumbria.

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Verre Soufflé - Coquillage - Vanessa Mitrani
Verre Soufflé - Coquillage - Vanessa Mitrani

Verre Soufflé - Coquillage - Vanessa Mitrani

By Vanessa Mitrani

Located in PANTIN, FR

This extraordinary creation by Vanessa Mitrani features a hand-blown pink glass form emerging from a large shell, capturing the dynamic beauty of nature in a contemporary expression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Shell, Blown Glass

“Concha” Armchair in Ultrasuede, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
“Concha” Armchair in Ultrasuede, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

“Concha” Armchair in Ultrasuede, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The name “Concha,” meaning “shell” in Portuguese, directly references the sculptural form of the backrest, which curves fluidly into the armrests, enveloping the sitter with both vis...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ultrasuede

Arper Catifa 53 Chairs - Tan Leather with Steel Base and Arms - 10 Available
Arper Catifa 53 Chairs - Tan Leather with Steel Base and Arms - 10 Available

Arper Catifa 53 Chairs - Tan Leather with Steel Base and Arms - 10 Available

By Arper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Upgraded Elmosoft Leather shell in light tan color. Can be delivered as a set to east coast for a fee.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"The Flower Garden" Gilded Bronze Planter, France, 18th Century
"The Flower Garden" Gilded Bronze Planter, France, 18th Century

"The Flower Garden" Gilded Bronze Planter, France, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming Louis XV period Rocaille planter in chiseled and gilded bronze, scalloped with asymmetrical decoration of acanthus leaves and scrolls, and an openwork shell in its center. A...

Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are available on request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are available on request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

This piece is shown in black pen shell, but custom color or sizing are available on request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Mirror, Pinewood with Gesso Finish, Circa 1840
French Louis XV Style Mirror, Pinewood with Gesso Finish, Circa 1840

French Louis XV Style Mirror, Pinewood with Gesso Finish, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top of the frame is adorned with a large detailed shell in bedded in Acanthus leaves. The mirrored plate is surrounded by a linear frame adorned with a continuous décor.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Vintage Shell Encrusted Bird House
Vintage Shell Encrusted Bird House

Vintage Shell Encrusted Bird House

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

As is typical with hand-applied shell art of this era, minor surface wear or an occasional missing shell fragment may be present, which only serves to enhance its authentic, one-of-a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Bird Cages

Materials

Wood, Shell

Decorative Cup in Natural Shell with Minerals and Marble Base
Decorative Cup in Natural Shell with Minerals and Marble Base

Decorative Cup in Natural Shell with Minerals and Marble Base

Located in Marbella, ES

A unique decorative composition featuring a large natural shell arranged like a cup on a carved marble base.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble

Fabulous Sea Shell Installation Framed
Fabulous Sea Shell Installation Framed

Fabulous Sea Shell Installation Framed

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely Floral custom sea shell arrangement in a frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950
A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950

A fiberglass MID-CENTURY-MODERN CHAIR att. RENE-JEAN CAILLETTE France 1950

By René-Jean Caillette

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant and light chair with rounded "Ladybug" style lines, Modernist, Free Form, Reconstruction, 4 legs in black lacquered folded tubular metal, rounded shell in gray-blue fiberg...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shagreen & Sea Shell Nesting Tables with Brass Details, In Stock, Contemporary
Shagreen & Sea Shell Nesting Tables with Brass Details, In Stock, Contemporary

Shagreen & Sea Shell Nesting Tables with Brass Details, In Stock, Contemporary

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed nesting tables in shagreen and sea shell with brass inlays. An organic style with curvy design and edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs

Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs

By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Featured here is an amazing set of cantilevered chrome dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc. Contemporary Shell Inc. was based in Hempstead NY and produced works for ma...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 52 x W 45 x H 97 cm.

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Salmon Pink
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Salmon Pink

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Salmon Pink

Located in Seattle, WA

A striking set of three vintage mid-century modern armchairs featuring shells in a warm salmon pink hue. Each chair rests on a bronze-toned "Eiffel" base with cross support rods, emb...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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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 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 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 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.