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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Modernist Clip Earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Shell Spiral Clip Earrings, Gold Plated

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Together Crossover, Detailed Drawing in Cobalt Blue, Pink, Peach, Orange
Together Crossover, Detailed Drawing in Cobalt Blue, Pink, Peach, Orange

Together Crossover, Detailed Drawing in Cobalt Blue, Pink, Peach, Orange

By Sarah Morejohn

Located in Kent, CT

, constellations, bacteria, snowflakes, landmasses, a small spiraling shell found on a beach. For Morejohn, the act

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Clip Earrings
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Clip Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Clip Earrings

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Textured Arty Spiral Fossil Ammonites Shell Snail

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Chaise Longue
Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Chaise Longue

Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Chaise Longue

Located in Shippensburg, PA

with spiral shells over either front leg. The relatively slight profile of the sofa allows it to be a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Seashell Pendant Light with Spiraling Iron Frame
Seashell Pendant Light with Spiraling Iron Frame

Seashell Pendant Light with Spiraling Iron Frame

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A seashell pendant light made with a horse conch shell, wrapped in a custom sculptural, spiraling

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Antique Spiral Seashell Trinket Cache With Seahorse Clasp
Antique Spiral Seashell Trinket Cache With Seahorse Clasp

Antique Spiral Seashell Trinket Cache With Seahorse Clasp

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Lovely antique trinket cache made from a natural spiral seashell. Decorated with metal band and

Category

Early 20th Century British Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell

Pair of Triton Sea Shell Sculptures
Pair of Triton Sea Shell Sculptures

Pair of Triton Sea Shell Sculptures

Located in Forney, TX

spiral trumpet sea shell protruding outward, creating a distinctive multi-pointed star shape. Interesting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings
Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings

Seaman Schepps Ruby Gold Shell Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Item #: 6172113 These Seaman Schepps earrings are designed as a pair of (snail) shells, the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

David Webb 1960s 18k gold spiral brooch which can also be worn as a pendant
David Webb 1960s 18k gold spiral brooch which can also be worn as a pendant

David Webb 1960s 18k gold spiral brooch which can also be worn as a pendant

By David Webb

Located in London, GB

This striking 18k gold 1960s brooch by David Webb is in the shape of a spiral which also resembles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Sculpture or Okimono of a Snail in tinted wood
Sculpture or Okimono of a Snail in tinted wood

Sculpture or Okimono of a Snail in tinted wood

Located in PARIS, FR

slowness is linked to wisdom, and the spiral of its shell is said to evoke the path of growth and spiritual

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Fossilized Nautilus
Fossilized Nautilus

Fossilized Nautilus

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fossilized ammonite or nautilus shell having characteristic spiral shape. Sculptural form.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Objects

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each with a spirally cast and shell decorated shaft, with conforming nozzle and foliate drip-pan

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Each with a spirally cast and shell decorated shaft, with conforming nozzle and foliate drip-pan

Category

20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Vladimir Kagan Walnut "Snail" Coffee Table
Vladimir Kagan Walnut "Snail" Coffee Table

Vladimir Kagan Walnut "Snail" Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

A classic Kagan design that evokes the equiangular spiral of a snail's shell. Constructed of bent

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Mounted Ammonite
Mounted Ammonite

Mounted Ammonite

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period
Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly developing as

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period
Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly developing as

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base
Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base

Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base

Located in Astoria, NY

head protrudes from its spiral form shell. Although there is some yellowing to the feet on the base and

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Mounted Ammonite 5" Pair
Mounted Ammonite 5" Pair

Mounted Ammonite 5" Pair

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Ammonite Rug by Luca Erba for Hessentia, Cornelio Cappellini
Ammonite Rug by Luca Erba for Hessentia, Cornelio Cappellini

Ammonite Rug by Luca Erba for Hessentia, Cornelio Cappellini

Located in Boston, MA

, resembling the spiral chambers of the ammonite shell, creates an intriguing focal point in any room, inviting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gold David Webb Clip Earrings
Gold David Webb Clip Earrings

Gold David Webb Clip Earrings

By David Webb

Located in Greenwich, CT

Resembling the beautiful organic spiral swirls of a sea shell, these 18 karat yellow gold David

Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Mounted Black Pyrite Ammonite Pair
Mounted Black Pyrite Ammonite Pair

Mounted Black Pyrite Ammonite Pair

Located in New York, NY

the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which somewhat resemble tightly coiled rams' horns

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Pyrite, Metal

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period
Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period
Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period
Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period
Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil On Brass & Lucite Stand.
Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil On Brass & Lucite Stand.

Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil On Brass & Lucite Stand.

Located in Chicago, IL

know fossilized spiral form ribbed shell. The name 'ammonite' originates from the Greek Ram-horned god

Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Yellow Gold Nautilus Locket Antique, circa 1830
Yellow Gold Nautilus Locket Antique, circa 1830

Yellow Gold Nautilus Locket Antique, circa 1830

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ornamented with naturalistic cluster designs, outlining the shells spiralling form. The hinged locket opens

Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Italian Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Marble Top Piedmont
Italian Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Marble Top Piedmont

Italian Louis XVI Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Marble Top Piedmont

Located in Milano, MI

(Perisphinctes), a fossilized shell with a spiral shape. Very elegant, with perfect proportions, this Italian

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mounted Terracotta Ammonite 5" Pair
Mounted Terracotta Ammonite 5" Pair

Mounted Terracotta Ammonite 5" Pair

Located in New York, NY

for their spiral-shaped shells that resemble tightly coiled rams' horns—hence the name, derived from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Opalised Ammonites Specimen Display
Opalised Ammonites Specimen Display

Opalised Ammonites Specimen Display

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

, spectacular and large specimen. Due to their familiar spiral shape shell, ammonites are one of the most

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Circa 1815 English Regency Bull's Eye Girondole Mirror
Circa 1815 English Regency Bull's Eye Girondole Mirror

Circa 1815 English Regency Bull's Eye Girondole Mirror

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

. Original mirror plate with expected obscuring mercury deposits. Cast bronze & gilt, gessoed metal spiral

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Girandoles

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bedroom Suite
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bedroom Suite

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bedroom Suite

Located in Dallas, TX

, floral sprays, spiral ribbon, shell, acanthus plume, and of course tapered and fluted legs. The matching

Category

Antique 1890s Bedroom Sets

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle – Meiji to Early Showa Period

Located in Worcester, GB

symbolising longevity and wisdom in Japanese culture. The turtle’s shell features intricate spiral patterns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Hand made Organic Ammonite Nautilus Vase  1950
Stunning Hand made Organic Ammonite Nautilus Vase  1950

Stunning Hand made Organic Ammonite Nautilus Vase 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

name was inspired by the spiral shape of fossilized shells, which somewhat resemble tightly coiled rams

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle
Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle

Antique Japanese Bronze Turtle

Located in Worcester, GB

this era. The bronze is adorned with detailed motifs on the shell, including delicate spiral patterns

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Unique Decor Ammonite Hand made Ceramic Vase Lovely Earth Tones, 1950
Unique Decor Ammonite Hand made Ceramic Vase Lovely Earth Tones, 1950

Unique Decor Ammonite Hand made Ceramic Vase Lovely Earth Tones, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

closely related to nautiloids the Nautilus species. This name was inspired by the spiral shape of

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Pottery

Auth. Hermes Scarf Rêve de Corail - Blanc Sable Gris
Auth. Hermes Scarf Rêve de Corail - Blanc Sable Gris

Auth. Hermes Scarf Rêve de Corail - Blanc Sable Gris

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

hypnotic ode to the sea: an impossibly long strand of coral “beads” coils into a perfect spiral, while

Category

2010s French Scarves

Edgar Brandt and Daum Art deco lamp
Edgar Brandt and Daum Art deco lamp

Edgar Brandt and Daum Art deco lamp

By Daum, Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron foot with spiral decoration, stamped E. Brandt. Shell in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Spiral Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal spiral shell for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every spiral shell was constructed with great care. Find 251 options for an antique or vintage spiral shell now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a spiral shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each spiral shell bearing mid-century modern, Baroque or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made spiral shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pietra Gallery, Julia Koerner and Cenedese are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spiral Shell?

Prices for a spiral shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $422,436, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.