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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

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

Customizable Gubi Bat Chair by GamFratesi

By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

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 Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio

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

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

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 Living Divani, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga

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

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

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

Art Nouveau Lamp Attributed to Majorelle
Art Nouveau Lamp Attributed to Majorelle

Art Nouveau Lamp Attributed to Majorelle

By Atelier Majorelle

Located in NANTES, FR

Gilded bronze, alabaster shells. Electrified and in perfect condition. Height: 44 cm Shell diameter: 22 cm Weight: 4.5 kg French cabinetmaker and designer 1859 - 1926 Louis Majore...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Postmodern Metal and Wood Chair by Ruud Jan Kokke for Harvink, 1990s
Postmodern Metal and Wood Chair by Ruud Jan Kokke for Harvink, 1990s

Postmodern Metal and Wood Chair by Ruud Jan Kokke for Harvink, 1990s

By Ruud-Jan Kokke

Located in Hamburg, DE

The striking detail of this design lies in the shells for backrest and seat. Ruud Jan Kokke uses a mimetic design practice by portraying leather and elements of leather processing as...

Category

20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme
Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme

Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme A lovely large piece for your Christmas dining table, when all the fuss is over and its time to relax, this will come in...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Onyx, Abalone, and Gold Glitter Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Arturo Pani
Onyx, Abalone, and Gold Glitter Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Arturo Pani

Onyx, Abalone, and Gold Glitter Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by famous Mexican artist Arturo Pani (1915-1981), this rare vintage kidney shaped coffee table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a s...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx

Organic Lounge chair designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies
Organic Lounge chair designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies

Organic Lounge chair designed by Hans Bellmann for Straessle & Soehne 1950ies

By Strässle International, Hans Bellmann

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

The base delicately follows the shape of the seat creating a mold to carry the seat’s shell. The seat is upholstered in a high quality natural-wool fabric, with black laquered stee...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mid century modern, blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
Mid century modern, blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair

Mid century modern, blue 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

Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s
Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s

Large Handmade Hammered Silver Centerpiece Bowl by Renzo Cassetti, Italy 1970s

By Renzo Cassetti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic large round shell shaped centerpiece completely handmade in hammered silver plate.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Carved marble sink basin, corner, Italy
Carved marble sink basin, corner, Italy

Carved marble sink basin, corner, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient small bathtub, washbasin in white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with shells, built to be placed in a corner, built in Italy in the 19th century, cm w 70 x H 14 x D 54

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stone Sinks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Cadiz Chandelier By Palecek
Cadiz Chandelier By Palecek

Cadiz Chandelier By Palecek

$3,736Sale Price / item|20% Off

Cadiz Chandelier By Palecek

By Palecek Furniture

Located in New York, NY, NY

Handcrafted: Hand-carved coco shells and wood beads in a cream finish, woven white abaca rope details, and a powder coated metal frame showcase exquisite craftsmanship.

Category

2010s Philippine Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Opus Baby Armchair Corten by Carlo Rampazzi
Opus Baby Armchair Corten by Carlo Rampazzi

Opus Baby Armchair Corten by Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

The back is enclosed in a shell-shaped structure with a "Grey Jeans" finish that includes the sinuous legs.

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Upholstered Mid-Century

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ambience continues to the interior under the lid, where a half-hidden silver moon casts a faint shadow over the water, with the banks reinforced by jakago (bamboo baskets filled ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi

Frenchkiss Low-Backed Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Its base is composed of four wooden legs in natural ash and features a steel shell covered in Brighton-colored felt with polyurethane foam padding.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed
Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed

Set of Six Vintage French Proceram Gold Oyster Plates, Signed

Located in Birmingham, AL

Proceram produced just one distinct shell pattern, designed in a stunning Art Deco style.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Materials

Majolica

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 4.5x4x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions:2x1,5x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions:2,5x2x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions:4x3x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

1920s Cameo
1920s Cameo

1920s Cameo

Located in Madrid, ES

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1910s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

xl 43cm murano glass Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
xl 43cm murano glass Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

xl 43cm murano glass Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli, Fratelli Toso

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 Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Side Table by Arturo Pani
Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Side Table by Arturo Pani

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Side Table by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by famous Mexican artist Arturo Pani (1915-1981), this coffee or cocktail table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Modern Textile Upholstery
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Modern Textile Upholstery

Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench for Cassina, Modern Textile Upholstery

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Esosoft consists of an aluminium exoskeleton and a shell with an organic silhouette upon which soft cushions are placed.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Textile

Original Vintage Travel Poster Bournemouth All Seasons Resort British Railways
Original Vintage Travel Poster Bournemouth All Seasons Resort British Railways

Original Vintage Travel Poster Bournemouth All Seasons Resort British Railways

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising Bournemouth in Dorset on the south coast of England for summer and winter holidays featuring a colourful illustration by Alan Burman (1905-...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Located in Norton, MA

Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, 18th century, height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

A Pair of Heavy Pine Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets
A Pair of Heavy Pine Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets

A Pair of Heavy Pine Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Heavy Pine Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets These are a good quality pair of tables, the tops are oval in shape and they have a bow front which has a deep drawer and they...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Couture Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Couture Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi

Couture Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Its structure features four, fixed legs in natural ashwood and a bright chrome footrest. Its aluminum shell is covered in North-Pole-colored soft leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Mirrors - a Pair
Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Mirrors - a Pair

Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Mirrors - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each mirror boasts an ornately carved wooden frame with intricate floral and shell motifs, finished in a rich gold hue that exudes sophistication.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin, Giltwood

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

It is published in the Seguso Vetri d'Arte online catalog and reference books (see the 3rd photo). The shell is created in the "Bullicante" technique, with hundreds of bubbles throug...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Planters with Beaded Flowers, 19th Century French

Located in El Monte, CA

This pair of Sèvre porcelain planters feature intricately detailed floral garland and shell motifs in a traditional polychrome palette with gilt detailing.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain, Beads

19th Century Pair of Walnut Regency Chairs Called “Fauteuils à La Reine”
19th Century Pair of Walnut Regency Chairs Called “Fauteuils à La Reine”

19th Century Pair of Walnut Regency Chairs Called “Fauteuils à La Reine”

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

They are slightly different sizes, one being embellished with a shell décor picked out in golden highlights, the other moulded with a shell and flowers.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro
Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro

Etna N.21 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro

By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro

Located in New York, NY

The organic cast brass shell culminates in a polished stem and canopy. Shown in polished brass with clear glass.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

George III "Dolphin" Sauceboat by William & Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh, 1815
George III "Dolphin" Sauceboat by William & Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh, 1815

George III "Dolphin" Sauceboat by William & Patrick Cunningham, Edinburgh, 1815

By William & Patrick Cunningham

Located in London, GB

The front displays a vacant scroll and Rococo shell cartouche. The rim is everted and is also beautifully chased with foliate scrolls and shell details.

Category

Antique 1810s Scottish George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tria Wood Chair, Four Legs with Graphic Stripes Veneered Coat Ivory and Black
Tria Wood Chair, Four Legs with Graphic Stripes Veneered Coat Ivory and Black

Tria Wood Chair, Four Legs with Graphic Stripes Veneered Coat Ivory and Black

By Lorenz+Kaz

Located in Milan, Lombardy

The shell is composed of three equal elements in bent plywood assembled together and veneered with a special finishing ivory/ black stripes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Oak, Plywood

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 inner shell crafted from brushed brass with a high-gloss varnish and an outer shell lacquered in satin black.

Category

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

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Statuario Brass, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Statuario Brass, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Statuario Brass, Handmade Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Raw side table features a metal structure with an outer shell crafted from brushed and burnished brass with a matte varnish and an inner shell lacquered in satin black.

Category

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

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Dover White, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Dover White, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Dover White, 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 and burnished brass with a matte varnish and an inner shell lacquered in satin black.

Category

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

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Sahara Noir, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Sahara Noir, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Sahara Noir, 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 antique-brass with a matte varnish and an inner shell lacquered in satin black.

Category

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

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Calacatta Viola, Handmade Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Calacatta Viola, Handmade Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Raw Marble Side Table, Calacatta Viola, Handmade 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 black.

Category

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

Materials

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

Indian Rosewood Armchair of the German New Objectivity Movement
Indian Rosewood Armchair of the German New Objectivity Movement

Indian Rosewood Armchair of the German New Objectivity Movement

By Emil Fahrenkamp

Located in Petershagen, DE

Like Fahrenkamp's best architectural work - most notably the Shell House in Berlin - it balances rational structure with soft curves and an understated elegance that resists austerit...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi
Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi

Couture Wooden-Legged Chair by Stefano Bigi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

The seat's shape holds up the back, ensuring comfort, while four Canaletto-walnut legs support the structure. The shell is in aluminum, covered in soft, taupe leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Seguso Murano Orange Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Bowl
Seguso Murano Orange Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Bowl

Seguso Murano Orange Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Bowl

By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very unusual for this technique to be used on this shape. The shell is profusely covered in heavy gold leaf. The gold glitters at every angle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Cocktail Table by Arturo Pani
Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Cocktail Table by Arturo Pani

Abalone, Onyx, and Gold Leaf Cocktail Table by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Dallas, TX

Designed by famous Mexican artist Arturo Pani (1915-1981), this coffee or cocktail table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.

Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Barcelona, ES

The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic shell is in painted solid wood. The characteristics of these great designers are present in these armchairs: originality, eleganc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Etna N. 15 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
Etna N. 15 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish

Etna N. 15 Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish

By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A

Located in New York, NY

The organic cast brass shell culminates in a polished stem and canopy.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Nine American Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Spoons
Set of Nine American Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Spoons

Set of Nine American Sterling Silver Demi-Tasse Spoons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The handles with thread border headed by a stylized shell. Length 4 in. 1.65 oz. troy.

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880
Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880

Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The top rail exuberantly carved with a trumpeting putto seated in a conche shell surrounded by acanthus leaves and flanked by fruiting vine branches with an ermine and an eagle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Giltwood

De Sede DS-144 Table with Black Oak Top by Werner Aisslinger
De Sede DS-144 Table with Black Oak Top by Werner Aisslinger

De Sede DS-144 Table with Black Oak Top by Werner Aisslinger

By Werner Aisslinger, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Fluffy,” as the DS-144 lounge chair is lovingly named by designer Werner Aisslinger, stands for a hard shell with a surprisingly soft core. The basic idea that inspired the designer...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

De Sede Ds-144 Table with Black Oak Top and Black Base by Werner Aisslinger
De Sede Ds-144 Table with Black Oak Top and Black Base by Werner Aisslinger

De Sede Ds-144 Table with Black Oak Top and Black Base by Werner Aisslinger

By Werner Aisslinger, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Fluffy,” as the DS-144 lounge chair is lovingly named by designer Werner Aisslinger, stands for a hard shell with a surprisingly soft core. The basic idea that inspired the designer...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

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Shells In For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Shells In?

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

Questions About Shells In

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