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Pair of Scandinavian 1950’s shell back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Scandinavian designed armchairs circa 1950. Shell shaped backs with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cut-Out Sequin Shell
Located in Alford, MA
An unusual example of the beaded shells produced in Hong Kong during the 1950s and '60s, this
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1960s Hong Kong Camisoles and Shell Tops

"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
1950s. Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yellow velvet by the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

1950's Concrete XL Shell
Located in Brecht, BE
An xl large highly decorative object, can be used in the garden but also as a statement piece indoors.
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Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

1950's Concrete XL Shell
1950's Concrete XL Shell
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 13.78 in
Miriam Haskell Shell & Glass Bead Necklace, 1950’s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dramatic in its simplicity, this mid century Miriam Haskell necklace combines a spotted cone shell
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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Cast Aluminum Shell Form Garden Ornament, circa 1950's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage cast aluminum shell form garden ornament, circa 1950's. Stylized scallop shell form with
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Mahogany and Capiz Shell Gridded Panel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
inset with expressive and translucent squares of capiz shell.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Shell, Walnut

1950s Sculpture Made of Corals and Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s sculpture made of corals and shells.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Centerpieces

Materials

Coral

1950s Sculpture Made of Corals and Shells
1950s Sculpture Made of Corals and Shells
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
1950's Brass and Glass Side Tables with Shell Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of 1950s brass and glass top tables. Heavy, quality brass with scallop decoration at the
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Mid-20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian 1950's Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
, this brooch is retro, circa 1950's In excellent condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

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9k Gold

Naples Floral Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch - 18K Gold Frame - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, CA
) - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - all original - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
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Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell
H 10 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens' Faces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens' Faces.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

14k Gold 1950's Vintage Cameo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement. This ring is from the 1950's and still has so much life to live. It is in good vintage condition
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Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1950s Herman Miller Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Gray Fiberglass Shell Armchair Set of Two 31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shell-Form Console by Grosfeld House, USA, Circa 1950s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully restored, classic Hollywood Regency shell-form console by Grosfeld House. Newly
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables

Materials

Plaster

Hollywood Regency, Gold Leaf, Painted Wood, Shell Motif, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A gold leaf paint decorated shell form mirror depicting a floral scene.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

1 of 5 Ballroom Shell Brass Chandeliers, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
1 (of 5) unique grand 1950s German ballroom chandelier, 12-light (e27), thick Perspex with brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two 31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm rest 26 Original vintage unrestored preowned condition. Wear visible. Refer to all...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Blue Cocktail Hat w/ Shell Embellishment
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Blue Cocktail Hat w/ Shell Embellishment. Blue cocktail hat featuring shell and stone
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1950s Hats

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Clip Earrings
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s art deco style shell clip-back earrings. Marked, "Napier." Measure: 1.44 inches L x 1.44
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Clip Earrings
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Clip Earrings
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H 1.44 in W 1.44 in D 0.2 in Dm 1.44 in L 1.44 in
Circa 1950s French Conch Shell Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: These conch shell cufflinks have French hallmarks and date from the 1950s. So unique
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchair Parchment
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gorgeous early production 1950s classic Eames for Herman Miller Dax Molded Fiberglass Shell
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Pottery "Amphore" Bowl Shell by Karlsruher Majolika, Germany, 1950s
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Decade: 1950s Original vintage 1950s pottery ceramic shell bowl in Germany. High quality
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Pendant Necklace
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
1950s silvertone pendant necklace with hook clasp. Marked "Napier." Pendant with bale; 2 5/8 inches
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Pendant Necklace
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Deco Style Silvertone Shell Pendant Necklace
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H 11 in W 2.25 in D 0.2 in Dm 2.25 in L 11 in
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with conch sea shell shades. Brass stem.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Conch Shell Table Lamp
H 21.5 in W 20 in D 9 in
XL Ceramic Pottery Shell Plate "STRIPES" by Fratelli Fanciullacci, ITALY, 1950s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
7,5cm. the plate is covered with hand-painted colorful stripes. The bowl shell was produced in the 1950s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s. A beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 16.5”
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech, Teak

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
element shell plate made in Austria in the 1950. high quality 1950s autrian handmade fabrication of solid
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Large Minimalist Brass Fruit Bowl Shell by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: fruit bowl element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Sculpted Ceramic Vide-Poche Shell in White and Green, France, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, circa 1950s Antique sculpted ceramic vide-poche shell, with white and green glaze. H
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Vintage 1950s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Sconce 'Shell' by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall fixture 'shell
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 1950s Wall Light Sculpture with Fish and Shells
By Moysia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 1950s wall light sculpture with fish and shells.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large 30cm Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
element shell plate made in Germany in the 1950. high quality 1950s handmade fabrication of solid brass
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

desk Brass Shell Plate and Letter Opener Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Brass Wonderful brass metal element shell plate and letter opener made in Germany in the 1950. high
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Hanover, MA
Fine example of 1950's French whimsical lighting design from the house of Disderot. Probably
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wonderful metal element shell plate made in Germany in the 1950. high quality 1950s Autrian handmade
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoise shell. One red and the other blue with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Faux Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in
Los Castillos Style Mosaic of Abalone Shells on Copper Platter, 1950s, Mexico
By Los Castillos
Located in Kensington, MD
Rare copper plate veneered with a mosaic of polished square abalone shells. Inscribed on the bottom
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Intricate Midcentury Capiz Shell Pendant /Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Intricate bordered capiz shell flushmount three internal light cluster.
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The shell chair distinguishes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs c. 1950's
Located in Houston, TX
century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These pieces were produced in Italy during 1950s and the design is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Pair of Shell-Shaped Soap Dishes in Gilt Bronze, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of shell-shaped soap dishes in gilt bronze. This fantastic Hollywood Regency style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Bronze

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.6*3.2 cm. Weight: 19 g/each. Crown...
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
is the real original clock. Made out of a turned walnut shell with an electric motor inside, we've
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Midcentury Shell Wall Lamps or Sconces by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two elegant Mid-Century Modern wall lamps or sconces 'wall shell 2681'. Designed by the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large Mid Century Modern Barovier e Toso Red Gold Infused Shell Bowl 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Dynamic and divine Barovier & Toso large scallop shell bowl. Exquisite in red with much gold leaf
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Unusual Mid Century Capiz Shell Pendant/Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2230a shaped capiz shell with leaves and floral design. Take one 100 watt Edison based bulb
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Retro 14k Gold Button Earrings, U.S.A., circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, CA
& 14K hallmarks to each screw head - United States - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - all
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Gold Button Earrings, U.S.A., circa 1950's
Retro 14k Gold Button Earrings, U.S.A., circa 1950's
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W 0.75 in D 0.63 in L 1 in
1950s Diamonds Rubys Nuanced 18K Yellow Gold Stylized Shell Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
1950s Diamonds and Emeralds nuanced 18k yellow gold stylized shell brooch, Total approximate
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 of 3 Shell Textured Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
-Century, circa 1950 (late 1950s or early 1960s). An organic shaped glass piece is mounted with brass bolts
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Maurizio Tempestini 1950's wrought iron patio set
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Maurizio Tempestini 1950's wrought iron patio set Table and 4 clam shell chairs Paint is peeling in
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Capiz Shell Table with Squared Brass Legs
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Nice Capiz shell top table with squared brass legs and brass trim boarder. Elegant design after
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Table with Squared Brass Legs
Capiz Shell Table with Squared Brass Legs
H 19 in W 28.25 in D 22.25 in
1950s Glass 'Shell' Sculpture by Flavio Poli, for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Acid-etched sommerso elongated glass stylised seashell in shaded purple, red and clear glass. The sculpture has been acid-etched and has a tactile textured surface.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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1950s Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s shells available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and shell. 1950s shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s shells over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1950s Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,798, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $26,000 highest priced.