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Italian Regional Costumes – Peasants of Rome and Abruzzo, Femme d’Ischia, c.1845
Italian Regional Costumes – Peasants of Rome and Abruzzo, Femme d’Ischia, c.1845

Italian Regional Costumes – Peasants of Rome and Abruzzo, Femme d’Ischia, c.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

To the left, a Paysan des Abruzzes (peasant from the Abruzzo region) stands proudly with his traditional fur-trimmed vest and rustic gaiters, playing the bagpipe, while a Capucin mon...

Category

Antique 1840s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Marine Mollusk Diversity: Sponges, Abalones, Limpets, and Chitons, 1845
Marine Mollusk Diversity: Sponges, Abalones, Limpets, and Chitons, 1845

Marine Mollusk Diversity: Sponges, Abalones, Limpets, and Chitons, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

**Halioide canaliculée (a & b)** - These are likely representations of abalone (Haliotis species), known for their ear-shaped shells with a row of respiratory pores. 3. **Fissurelle...

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Customizable Freifrau Marie Lounge Chair by  Hoffmann Kahleyss Design
Customizable Freifrau Marie Lounge Chair by  Hoffmann Kahleyss Design

Customizable Freifrau Marie Lounge Chair by Hoffmann Kahleyss Design

Located in New York, NY

The armchair is also characterised by the loose upholstery of the backrest shell, which is held in place by a filigree held by a filigree tubular steel bracket.

Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956
Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956

By Merat

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Original condition, the fiberglass seat shell is in good vintage condition with signs of use and wear.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low-Signal Red Powder Coated Steel-Marc Morro/Hay
Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low-Signal Red Powder Coated Steel-Marc Morro/Hay

Set of 5 Taburete8 Bar Stools Low-Signal Red Powder Coated Steel-Marc Morro/Hay

By Marc Morro, HAY

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Taburete 8 combines the comfortable seat with industrial aesthetics to create a versatile stool that is easy to integrate in bars and restaurants, as well as in private homes. Shell...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Taburete 8 Bar Stool Low, Signal Red, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay
Taburete 8 Bar Stool Low, Signal Red, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay

Taburete 8 Bar Stool Low, Signal Red, Powder Coated Steel / Marc Morro for Hay

By Marc Morro, HAY

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

Pair of Swivel 3814-1KF Lounge Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Finland, 1960s
Pair of Swivel 3814-1KF Lounge Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Finland, 1960s

Pair of Swivel 3814-1KF Lounge Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi, Finland, 1960s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

Each chair features a bold black ABS plastic shell, contrasted by cushions reupholstered in white Italian leather by a previous owner.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Bullet Table Lamp, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Bullet Table Lamp, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Bullet Table Lamp, 1960s Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Vintage single table lamp military bullet artillery shell designed in patinated bronze No shade is included.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Baroque Style Silver Leaf Console Table and Mirror
Vintage Baroque Style Silver Leaf Console Table and Mirror

Vintage Baroque Style Silver Leaf Console Table and Mirror

Located in Worcester, GB

Boldly sculptural in form, the ensemble is executed in the Baroque revival manner with deeply carved scrolls, floral motifs, and shell decoration in high relief throughout. The mirro...

Category

Late 20th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee
19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee

19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Its shaped crown seat on an apron decorated with outcarved acanthus and florals, against a crosshatched background. Raised on scallop shell headed, cabriole legs, ending in leafy tou...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Mid-Century German Wall or Ceiling Lamp from BUR, Bünte & Remmler, 1960s
Mid-Century German Wall or Ceiling Lamp from BUR, Bünte & Remmler, 1960s

Mid-Century German Wall or Ceiling Lamp from BUR, Bünte & Remmler, 1960s

By Bünte und Remmler

Located in Hamburg, DE

A finely executed, dark gray painted metal shell with a glass diffuser in the middle. The opal glass is fixed with 3 screws.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set
Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set

Vintage Classic Zuni Inlaid Ranger Buckle Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is classic Zuni ranger set consists of turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, sugilite, and spiny oyster shell inlaid in sterling silver. Unsigned. The buckle part of the set measure...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub
COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub

COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub

By Jehs & Laub

Located in Boston, MA

The slightly larger, soft cushion is loose in the shell, forming an armrest and a slightly higher back for support and additional comfort.

Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp
Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp

Edgar Brandt Et Daum Nancy Art Deco Lamp

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Signed E Brandt on the support of the shell Glass paste shell signed Daum Nancy. In very good condition and electrified.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Antique Octagonal Giltwood Mirror, circa 1940
French Antique Octagonal Giltwood Mirror, circa 1940

French Antique Octagonal Giltwood Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Antique octagonal giltwood mirror with carved shells and round in relief decors. Re-gilding to the leaf patinated.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Glass, Giltwood

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with chrysanthemum garden
Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with chrysanthemum garden

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with chrysanthemum garden

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This multi-coloured painting is set on a shiny gold-leaf background, and the chrysanthemum flowers are painted by using shell paste (gofun) in low relief. Several clutches with a gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Six Oxford Chairs by Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1963
Set of Six Oxford Chairs by Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1963

Set of Six Oxford Chairs by Martin Grierson for Arflex, 1963

By Martin Grierson, Arflex

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of six Oxford chairs designed in 1963 by British designer Martin Grierson for Arflex, Italy. Plywood molded shell upholstered in original black vinyl and polished steel bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass. Slight wear. Dim.: 39 x 50 cm

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Decorative Vintage Fossil Prints – Triassic Plants, Reptiles, Fish, Geology 1880
Decorative Vintage Fossil Prints – Triassic Plants, Reptiles, Fish, Geology 1880

Decorative Vintage Fossil Prints – Triassic Plants, Reptiles, Fish, Geology 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Other specimens include Tubicaulis solienites in transverse section, shells such as Avicula and Arca, the brachiopod Productus horridus, and fossil fish including Platysomus gibbosus...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

Located in Plainview, NY

The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a mar...

Category

20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell

Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.

Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Aldo Tura Parchment Snail Table Lamp Mid Century 1940s
Aldo Tura Parchment Snail Table Lamp Mid Century 1940s

Aldo Tura Parchment Snail Table Lamp Mid Century 1940s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

Crafted from finely sculpted solid wood, the structure takes on the fluid and poetic shape of a snail, whose shell is entirely clad in natural parchment (goatskin), displaying extrao...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Set of 2 Mid-Century Pendant Lamps from Beisl Leuchten
Set of 2 Mid-Century Pendant Lamps from Beisl Leuchten

Set of 2 Mid-Century Pendant Lamps from Beisl Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

This luminous glass sphere acts inside like an oversized illuminant, a luminous ball in the shell of the shade. This piece has an attribution mark.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Horn Tessellated End Table by Enrique Garcel, Hollywood Regency Style
Horn Tessellated End Table by Enrique Garcel, Hollywood Regency Style

Horn Tessellated End Table by Enrique Garcel, Hollywood Regency Style

By Enrique Garcel

Located in New York City, NY

Available in horn, Penn shell, parchment and shagreen. Size: 18" diameter x 21" height Size: 45.72 cm diameter x 53.34 cm height.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Horn

1951 Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge & Zenith Tags
1951 Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge & Zenith Tags

1951 Herman Miller Eames RAR Fiberglass Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge & Zenith Tags

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Teak & Steel Chairs - Style of Gerrit Rietveld and Joseph-Andre Mott
Mid Century Teak & Steel Chairs - Style of Gerrit Rietveld and Joseph-Andre Mott

Mid Century Teak & Steel Chairs - Style of Gerrit Rietveld and Joseph-Andre Mott

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Artifort

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mid Century Teak and Ebonised Steel Shell Rocking Chair, in the Manner of Gerrit Rietveld and Joseph-André Motte for Artifort Description Price per chair.

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s

Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Almelo, NL

Each chair features a molded, contoured shell seat upholstered in a soft, boucle-style fabric in a neutral beige tone—adding texture and warmth to a variety of interior styles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech

Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

Mid Century Model 303 Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Original hard polyurethane moulded shell. Upholstered with high quality wool fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Polystyrene

Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, matt gold-plated
Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, matt gold-plated

Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, matt gold-plated

Located in Berlin, DE

There from, nine-light arms ending in eave shells. Crown formed ending from drop-prisms. ( F-Pf-1 ).   

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This mask or face would have been tied to a large shell which was the currency used in wedding ceremonies.

Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Pair of Mexican Brass Parrot Sculpture / Catch All
Pair of Mexican Brass Parrot Sculpture / Catch All

Pair of Mexican Brass Parrot Sculpture / Catch All

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

It is all covered in abalone shell.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Danish Trinidad Barstools by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia, 1990s
Set of Danish Trinidad Barstools by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia, 1990s

Set of Danish Trinidad Barstools by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia, 1990s

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Hamburg, DE

The frame of lacquered tubular steel with its rounded struts harmonizes perfectly with the design language of the seat shell. The stools are in very good condition and can be conside...

Category

20th Century Danish Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s

Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s

By Barovero

Located in Echt, NL

The seating area has a wooden structure and is in fact a processed bent plywood shell. The different thicknesses of the wooden structure and the curvature of the shell indicate a tru...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood

Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, High-Gloss Gilding
Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, High-Gloss Gilding

Empire Crystal Chandelier, Charles X, High-Gloss Gilding

Located in Berlin, DE

There from, nine-light arms ending in eave shells. Crown formed ending from drop-prisms. (F-Pf-2).

Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Geometric Fluted Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Fluted Nesting Side Tables in Black Pen shell and Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti are one of a kind pieces.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
Gold Murano glass leaf sconces

Gold Murano glass leaf sconces

By Mazzega

Located in Dallas, TX

The sconces shape is like a leaf, or even a shell. The mounts are in brass. Each sconce has1 light and is professionally rewired using a Medium base, or E26 socket.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Loveseat
Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Loveseat

Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Loveseat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A chic 1950s design made in a tortoise shell pencil reed. Coordinating chair also available on my page.

Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Loveseats

Materials

Rattan, Reed

19th Century Antique Giltwood Wall Bracket with Griffins
19th Century Antique Giltwood Wall Bracket with Griffins

19th Century Antique Giltwood Wall Bracket with Griffins

Located in Lincoln, GB

The background panel is adorned with a finely incised diapered pattern, while the base terminates in a shell and scroll motif — classical elements revived from Italian Renaissance ar...

Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Large 30cm 1.9kg Glass element bowl by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large 30cm 1.9kg Glass element bowl by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large 30cm 1.9kg Glass element bowl by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Fratelli Toso, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Tria Stool Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Tria Stool Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art

Tria Stool Leather by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Belongs to the same collection the Tria simple chair, using the same shell on shorter legs. The shell is wood veneered (natural oak or stained open pore in the colors black, white, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair

Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair

By Mazzega

Located in Dallas, TX

The sconces shape is like a leaf, or even a shell. The mounts are in brass. Each sconce has1 light and is professionally rewired using a Medium base, or E26 socket.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 leather conference / dining chairs by Delta, 1960
Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 leather conference / dining chairs by Delta, 1960

Wilkhahn Delta set of 2 leather conference / dining chairs by Delta, 1960

By Wilkhahn, Delta Furniture 1

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This set of two Wilkhahn Delta 2000 chairs, in a deep black leather, brushed aluminum, and with black shells, is in excellent condition. The leather of the chairs shows hardly any si...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Two-Handled Reticulated Porcelain Covered Vases, Minton, circa 1890
Pair of Two-Handled Reticulated Porcelain Covered Vases, Minton, circa 1890

Pair of Two-Handled Reticulated Porcelain Covered Vases, Minton, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Of egg-shell porcelain in Sevres and/or Chelsea style, with four panels of finely painted of Putti in various pursuits, the shoulder and cover with interlaced openwork, dolphin finia...

Category

Antique 1890s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Conch Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Conch Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Conch Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each lamp is meticulously sculpted to capture the intricate beauty and graceful curves of a natural conch shell, rendered in a lustrous white glaze that reflects light beautifully.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set Of Fourteen Fine George II Style Burl Walnut Dining Chairs
Set Of Fourteen Fine George II Style Burl Walnut Dining Chairs

Set Of Fourteen Fine George II Style Burl Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The seats are raised on cabriole front legs with shell carved knees and ending in ball-and-claw feet and with curved back legs.

Category

20th Century Unknown George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Ashtray w/ sterling silver 925, Italy, 1970s
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Ashtray w/ sterling silver 925, Italy, 1970s

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Ashtray w/ sterling silver 925, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element with sterling silver layers Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Muran...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

The table is raised on cabriole legs terminating in shell-capped scrolled sabots.   This is a truly fine quality piece which is sure to get noticed wherever it is placed.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Tria Stool Coffee by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
Tria Stool Coffee by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art

Tria Stool Coffee by Colé, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

Belongs to the same collection the Tria Simple Chair, using the same shell on shorter legs. The shell is wood veneered (natural oak stained coffee, or stained open pore in the color...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France
Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France

Scalloped Buffet with Grey/Beige Finish from France

Located in Atlanta, GA

The skirt is scalloped with a shell motif in its center and the buffet is raised on scrolled feet.

Category

20th Century French Buffets

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs are comprised of a 5 star aluminum pneumatic base, steel armrests, and a plastic shell seat upholstered in red fabric. The listed price includes one chair and there are th...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

French Sèvres Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Urn
French Sèvres Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Urn

French Sèvres Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Urn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signed "Collot".The oviform body hand painted with a continuous scene of a landscape with a nymph and dog on one side and a cherub in a shell-shaped boat on the other; mounted to a N...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bloom Easy Chair Designed by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani
Bloom Easy Chair Designed by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani

Bloom Easy Chair Designed by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani

By Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, Living Divani

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The only frivolous loosely styled detail is the leather lace on the back of the shell that as a joke holds the two halves of the shell together.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Customizable Gubi Bat Chair by GamFratesi
Customizable Gubi Bat Chair by GamFratesi

Customizable Gubi Bat Chair by GamFratesi

By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The embracing shell with armrests equally embod...

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor by GamFratesi
Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor by GamFratesi

Customizable Bat Dining Chair Outdoor by GamFratesi

By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The Bat Chair is created with a Scandinavian approach to crafts, simplicity and functionalism by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The embracing shell with armrests equally embod...

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Italian Murano Brown Art Glass Vase with Gold Speckles
Vintage Italian Murano Brown Art Glass Vase with Gold Speckles

Vintage Italian Murano Brown Art Glass Vase with Gold Speckles

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dotted patches encased in brown glass with inclusions of gold copper coloured specks, reminiscent of tortoise shell. Made in Italy Circa 1980. Label with "Murano Glassware" still att...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Porcelain Platter - Hand Painted Flowers & Gilding - U.K. - 19th Century
Antique Porcelain Platter - Hand Painted Flowers & Gilding - U.K. - 19th Century

Antique Porcelain Platter - Hand Painted Flowers & Gilding - U.K. - 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique decorative English porcelain serving dish or cabinet plate with hand-painted floral design - gilded edge decorated with shells and scrolls in relief - pattern number '768' pa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shells in you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A shells in — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 319 variations of the antique or vintage shells in you’re looking for, while we also have 211 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shells in you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shells in, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made shells in has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shells In?

A shells in can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,696, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $637,038.

Questions About Shells In

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