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Seashell Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Seashell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal
It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell.
Its condition is excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Hardwired]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Natural Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Starfish Seashell
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 2.5" Height x 7.88" Depth/Width.
Coordinating seashell also available, search 1stDibs ref
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as
Category
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati.
The point of the shell fully cas...
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati.
The entire shell fully cased in ...
Category
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a Tibia Fusus sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
The elongated point of the shell and the terminal tip both fully cased in silv...
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian Silver Plated Seashell by Mastro Argentiere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking reborn seashell or conch silver plated to enhance the sculptural elements, signed Mastro
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Hand Carved Cameo of Dancing Women on Conch Seashell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch seashell depicting dancing women made circa 1950s
.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
H 5.88 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell.
The combination of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Pyrite
Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes.
Largest: H: ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, floor lamps, and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades, placing
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Brass
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cement, Nickel
L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seashells and various stones that have been organized, there are even some feathers from a rare bird
The
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
H 13.98 in W 14.97 in D 6.89 in
Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collection features table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell
Category
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic More Prints
Materials
Engraving
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German British Colonial Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in lucite that projects them in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handcrafted "Parisian" sconces featuring high quality specimen seashells. Hints of lavender, coral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Shell
Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handcrafted seashell mirror featuring high quality specimen seashells. Organic colors of burnt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell
Turbo Marmoratus Seashell Specimen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brilliant example of a turbo marmoratus seashell in the spiraling form of Mother Nature’s sacred
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two horse conch and a Syrinx Aranus seashell each with its own dramatic form, organic textures and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Natural...
Three Organic Seashell Specimens on Lucite by FS Henemader
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three pacific murex specimens with their distinctive form and sea inspired colors and texture
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
specimen seashell has been part of a dealers personal collection for some time. Perfect utilized as a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Serving Pieces
H 8.25 in W 18.25 in D 11.5 in
Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Super sized Syrinx Aranus seashell specimen with a lovely peachy palette and sea inspired spiral
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Shell
Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Seashell Covered Obelisks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
seashells, mounted on ebonized bases and presented on Lucite stands.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Silver Plated Orange Lion's Paw Seashell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century organic orange lion's paw seashell or scallop shell highlighted in silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Two Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of three organic seashells, a sea urchin, a sand dollar, and a turbo SOLD
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Three Seashells on Lucite Stands, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of three seashell specimens displayed on brass rods with lucite bases a Florida Whelk, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a Murex Ramosus shell (SOLD), a Voluta shell, and a Florida Whelk shell, each with its own dramatic form, organic textures, and sea inspired colors. Presented on custom lucit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Shell
Elegant seashell mount on a coral base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural seashell mount on custom natural coral base great look of
The sea.
Actual
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Various Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Syrinx Aranus seashell and two Horse Conchs (both sold), each with its own dramatic form, organic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...
Materials
Shell
Four Silvered Metal Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of four seashells including a Syrinx Aruanus, Murex, Lambis Spyder and King Helmet
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Group of Three Italian Silver Plate Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three organic seashells with a silver plate coating to enhance the sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century set of six organic shells, consisting of various exotic species, all highlighted with silver plate to enhance the sculptural elements. Priced individually.
From...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
Pierre Giraudon Nautilus Seashell French Inclusion Sculpture in Resin
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pierre Giraudon inclusion of a slice of a Nautilus seashell in black resin.
Pierre Giraudon was
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Resin
Set of Three Large Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and charming set of 3 Italian silvered bronze seashells. Each one cast from life with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Group of Four Tonna Mollusc Silvered Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Group of four mollusc organic seashells each with its distinctive form transformed with a silver
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Small Antique Seashell Wedding Bouquet with Circular Glass Dome
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A wedding bouquet seashells bouquet also known as ´Sailors Valentines´. These works of art are made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural, basin-sized natural seashell once belonged to a Tridacna gigas -or giant clam
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Planters and Jardin...
Vintage Sailors Valentine in White Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming sailor's valentine ambitiously hand crafted with white seashell specimens in star form
Category
Late 20th Century French Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired natural Nautilus seashell specimen, carefully curated and presented in a shadow box.
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shadow Boxes
Set of Three Shell Specimens in Shadow Boxes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired set of three decorative groups of seashell specimens, carefully curated and presented in a
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Shell
Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
seashell specimens with a centre mirror. Presented in an octagon shaped shadow box.
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
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Specimen Seashells For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of specimen seashells for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique specimen seashells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, coral and stone. Find 28 antique and vintage specimen seashells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Specimen seashells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Specimen seashells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Specimen seashells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by FS Henemader Antiques, Inc., Interi and Pierre Giraudon are consistently popular.
How Much are Specimen Seashells?
Prices for specimen seashells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, specimen seashells begin at $175 and can go as high as $3,400, while the average can fetch as much as $545.