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Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell. Amazing and traditional old technic handcrafted antique box with hundreds of carved and trimmed seashells depicting floral pa...

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with carved seashell motifs, dovetail construction in the corners, brass hardware and unusual stepped feet.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design
Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Seashell Porcelain Jewelry or Soap Dish Yellow Scallop Design

Located in New York, NY

A porcelain jewelry, ashtray, or soap dish, in the style of the Qing Dynasty, circa mid-20th century, China. This footed porcelain dish has a scallop seashell shape in a bright yello...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Ready Freddy, Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Located in Yardley, PA

The teal cabinet is filled with seashells, coral and heirloom china. On the floor is an elaborate rug with cranes and stripes of joyful color.

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2010s Impressionist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood
Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stunning Porcelain/Bone China Centerpiece of Seashell form, perfect for an elegant coastal chic interior, a rare collector's piece by Wedgwood, made in the Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

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Porcelain

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Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent, one of a kind, colorful Chinese 3-D artwork with intricate hand seashells depicting two peacocks and flowers.

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

For a modern pin-up style. Made in: China CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

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Seashell China For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seashell China you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seashell China — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer seashell China, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each seashell China bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made seashell China over the years, but those crafted by Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell and Pol Chambost are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Seashell China?

Prices for a seashell China start at $165 and top out at $195,987 with the average selling for $3,400.