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Specimen Seashells

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

Seashell Natural Specimen  With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Seashell Natural Specimen  With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
$430 Sale Price
70% Off
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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

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

Seashells
Seashells
$1,850
H 5 in W 39.75 in D 9 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

Seashell
Seashell
$475
H 2.75 in W 3.38 in D 7 in
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

Starfish Seashell
Starfish Seashell
$425
H 2.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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

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
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
$718
H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
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

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
$200 Sale Price
46% Off
H 2.25 in W 2.75 in D 6 in
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

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

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

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

Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
H 20 in W 21 in D 5.5 in
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

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

Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp
Wrapped 'Lavender Lion's Paw' Floor Lamp
$2,675
H 6 in W 6 in D 52 in
‘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

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
$2,700 / set
H 20 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Jacques Grüber Vitrine
By Jacques Gruber
Located in New York, NY
curiosities—it was designed to cradle both artificialia (objects of human ingenuity) and naturalia: seashells
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Silk, Glass, Walnut

Jacques Grüber Vitrine
Jacques Grüber Vitrine
$49,500
H 80 in W 39 in D 18 in
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

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
$384 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 5 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

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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

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces
Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces
H 23 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
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

Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror
Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror
H 37 in W 51 in D 1 in
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 Seashell Specimens on Lucite
Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite
H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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

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

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
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

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

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 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

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

Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box
Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box
H 17.5 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
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

Sailors Valentine
Sailors Valentine
H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in
West German Hand-Painted Oceanic Porcelain Oyster Plate
By Gerold Porzellan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
variety of seashell specimens are separated by sprigs of seaweed. A crab is seen in the center condiment
Category

Mid-20th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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
Seashell Natural Specimen
H 4.75 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Seashell Specimen, Large
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell, relatively large and rare, known as the Turbinella, circa 20th
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Specimen, Large
Seashell Specimen, Large
H 4.75 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Three Seashell Specimens Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an Atlantic Triton flanked by Florida whelks, each with its own sea inspired alluring colors and textures. Presented on Lucite stands to enhance the sculptural form. Priced i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful seashell with natural hues of white, cream, and brown. Shell makes a beautiful
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell
Seashell
H 5.25 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral
Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell
Seashell
H 4 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Seashell Clamshell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural clam or scallop seashell. Seashell is real with white/white hues. Beautiful as
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Clamshell
Seashell Clamshell
H 6 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in
White Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white seashell with spikes. Seashell/sea shell can lie on its belly or back as show in
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

White Seashell
White Seashell
H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
Nautilus Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful nautilus seashell with tiger-like design. Seashell measures: 3" D x 6.5" W x 4.75
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Nautilus Seashell
Nautilus Seashell
H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Beautiful Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of seven (7) seashells including a nautilus shell. All in excellent condition
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Beautiful Seashells
Beautiful Seashells
H 2.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
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

Natural Seashell
Natural Seashell
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 5 in
Seashells Sea Shells
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) natural seashells. These seashells are very beautiful, substantial
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashells Sea Shells
Seashells Sea Shells
H 3.5 in W 4.25 in D 5.5 in
Seashell Sea Shell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage natural seashell sea shell in white, tan, and brown. Dimensions: 5.75" width x
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Sea Shell
Seashell Sea Shell
H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 7.75 in
Seashell Sea Shell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage natural seashell sea shell predominantly white, with tan and brown hues
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Sea Shell
Seashell Sea Shell
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in
Large Vintage Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial, relatively large, vintage natural sea shell sculpture piece. A real and very beautiful large sea shell with age and origin unknown. Piece measures: 18 ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Vintage Seashell
Large Vintage Seashell
H 8.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 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

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell
Located in Rochester, NY
Huge antique melon volute seashell with beautifully aged old surface and color. Measures
Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell
Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Seashell Mother of Pearl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural white Mother-of-Pearl nautilus seashell with coral design. This natural white
Category

Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Seashell Mother of Pearl
Seashell Mother of Pearl
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
White Clam Shell Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful medium size white to off-white natural clam shell. Clam shell is real. Shell measures: 7 in. D x 11.25 in. W x 4.5 in. H.  
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

White Clam Shell Seashell
White Clam Shell Seashell
H 4.5 in W 11.25 in D 7 in
Mother-of-Pearl Seashells Sea Shells
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) mother-of-pearl seashells. Sea shells are shown as decorative objects
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Natural White and Pink Corals, Seashells
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful natural white and pink coral. White coral measures: 6" L x 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" Largest coral measures: 7" L x 5 1/4" W x 5" H Pink coral: 4" H x 3 1/2" W
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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 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

Pair of Large Triton Seashells with Silver Plate, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of mid century Italian triton seashell specimens, now objects of art, with silver
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Syrinx Aruanus Trumpet Conch Seashell Ocean Nautical Collectible
Located in Wichita, KS
This seashell measures an impressive 20" long, and has the most wonderful natural color. A very
Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Barnacle Sea Shell Natural White and Purple Specimen Piece
Located in New York, NY
A natural white and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece/decorative object. Piece works
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Seashell and Metal Urn Sculpture Topiary, ca. Early 20th c.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful seashell and urn sculpture piece decorative object, circa early-20th century. Piece
Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Seashell Flower Motif Bouquet in a Stone Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bouquet of seashell flowers potted in a stone vessel. This unique piece of folk art will be a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Octagon Shaped Sailors Valentine
By Authentic Models
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sailors valentine by "Au Musee" crafted in the Moluccan Islands with an assortment of seashell
Category

20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Shadow Boxes

Octagon Shaped Sailors Valentine
Octagon Shaped Sailors Valentine
H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in
Rare Large 1960s Seashells Wall Sculpture
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare seashells wall sculpture, on wood. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rare Large 1960s Seashells Wall Sculpture
Rare Large 1960s Seashells Wall Sculpture
H 13 in W 36.23 in D 3.94 in

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Materials

Metal

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and ready for you to upholster Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$718 Sale Price / item
50% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Free-standing 'Gracie' brass Flower Light Mirror with shelf
Located in London, GB
A Valerie Wade design. Freestanding mirror with flower lights. Delicate gold brass flowers and leaves encircle our dramatic freestanding light mirror. Each flower is finished with a ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Tall Round Findley Side Table Pedestal Base Walnut by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett 's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection's signature carved, curved lip edge on the table top and a round pedestal base. Shown here in Walnu...
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2010s American Side Tables

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Walnut

Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
$3,750 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
$12,650 / set
H 78 in W 126 in D 18 in
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
$10,308
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

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Porcelain

20th Century Small Inlaid Side Table with Jewelry Compartment and Music Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Italian 20th century small rectangular wood side or end table with decorative inlaid top, cabriolet legs, private jewelry compartment and music box. It is approx. 2.63" dee...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Northwest Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size early 20th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty brown inner ground with a brown green caramel border and dominant accent...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th C. Native American Plains Roach Headdress, Traditional Regalia
Located in Denver, CO
A striking 20th-century Native American Plains Indian roach headdress, also known as a hair ornament, traditionally worn during dances and ceremonies. This impressive piece is handcr...
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Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur

Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Hand-sculpted ceramic side table with a geometric octa-shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
$2,636 / item
H 23.23 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
New York City, Documentary Photography on Businessmen 1950s, Wall Street
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Wall Street, 1955-56 is a 19" x 13" limited edition print (8 of Ed 9) by photographer Leonard Freed. The work is signed verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed (wife of the photograp...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

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