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Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, black pen shell and cream shagreen. Each box has a bronze-patina brass knob and lined with wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
piece is inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
exterior is inlaid in black pen shell with a bronze-patina brass frame and the interior is inlaid in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 7 in D 11 in
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. This piece includes intricate inlay work of coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.17 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. This piece includes intricate inlay work of cream shagreen, brown pen shell and bronze patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th
Category
Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
R and Y Augusti Paris Jewelry Watch Decorative Box Agate and Shell Exotic Wood
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely R & Y Augousti in Paris designed Jewelry, Watch or decorative Box in Exotic Wood with Agate
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate
H 3 in W 8.75 in D 3.5 in
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
partitions for the two inkwells and removable pen tray. The top half of the writing box contains a secret
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
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H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
sculptural table lamps in particular show off this playful sensibility, with one balancing a pen-shell shade
Category
20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Malachite
H 4.25 in W 9 in D 5.875 in
Mid Victorian Amboyana Ladies Jewellery Box and Writing Slope c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Decoration : Bird eye maple box with amboyana edging inset with abalone and shell designs and vacant brass
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the day. Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
sewing hook, a pen knife, a thimble and scissors. The front of the Vanity Box drops down to access the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scalloped wire trim. Each shell is unique in color and texture with a glimmering, iridescent finish. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
H 0.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.25 in
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 59.06 in W 10.44 in D 13.78 in
Rectangular Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 2.36 in W 11.81 in D 17.71 in
Chital Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hung 5 different ways creating a different aesthetic each time. Inlaid in black pen shell and bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 21.26 in D 33.08 in
Oval Tray in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of black shell and bronze-patina brass. This piece is designed by Kifu Augousti the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Kifu Paris bar trolley in black pen shell with bronze-patina brass details is a luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Kifu Paris bar trolley in black pen shell with bronze-patina brass details is a luxurious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Metropolis 3-Top Coffee Table in Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, coal black shagreen and black pen shell with a subtle metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass creates a graphic quality to the overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Feather Pattern Mirror in Shagreen and Pen Shell by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of different shades of shagreen and pen shell inlay creates a graphic 3D quality to the pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with black pen shell inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 70.79 in W 11.82 in D 20.2 in
Chital Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
hung 5 different ways creating a different aesthetic each time. Inlaid in black pen shell and bronze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 21.26 in D 33.08 in
Signet Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Signet stool inlaid in black pen shell and bronze patina brass, is an elegant seating piece for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina brass creates a graphic quality to the overall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in a chrome finish from polished stainless steel and each with a beautiful pen shell inlaid piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 70.79 in W 11.82 in D 20.2 in
Storm Console Table in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black pen shell, with thin and whimsical bronze-patina brass inserts to create the 'storm' inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 59.06 in
Galaxy Side Table Large in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black pen shell amorphous-shaped inlaid top. Available in a small size. This piece is designed by Kifu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
wafer box, all supported on scrolled shell feet. This Pentray is a beautiful oval shape which we believe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Plumeria breakast table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and elegant piece. The black pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Plumeria side table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Dining Table in Shell & Stainless Steel by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Chital Dining table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sculptural Dining Table in Shell & Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Chital Dining table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 42.09 in D 120.01 in
Shell Side Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Plumeria sidetable by Kifu Paris is dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell inlaid top sits on a long clustered geometric and sculptural bronze-patina brass base. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 43.31 in
Shell Vase with Brass and Quilted Details by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
small size inlaid in black pen shell with brass details on the side frame. Available in 2 other sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
Shell Console with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Plumeria Console by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural piece. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Breakfast Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell inlaid top sits on an ethereal geometric and sculptural bronze-patina brass base. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Shell Inlaid Dining Table with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell inlaid top sits on a pair of geometric and sculptural bronze-patina brass bases. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 43.31 in
Shagreen Pattern Dining Table with Shell & Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black shagreen, blue and black pen shell and bronze-patina brass brings another beautiful dimension to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 13.59 in D 23.63 in
Coffee Table in Shagreen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, coal black shagreen and black pen shell with a subtle metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 44.49 in D 40.36 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass Floor Lamps with Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in bronze-patina brass and each with a beautiful blue pen shell inlaid piece. The amorphous shapes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 13.59 in D 23.63 in
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 13.59 in D 23.63 in
Set of Sculptural Chairs and Dining Table in Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Chital dining table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 42.09 in D 120.01 in
Chital Mirror in Shagreen, Black Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The shagreen is hand-dyed by artisans and the designers calls the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 2.76 in W 21.66 in D 42.13 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp with Bronze-Patina Brass and Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
brass with a beautiful blue pen shell inlaid piece in the center. The amorphous shapes are an abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 70.79 in W 17.33 in D 20.2 in
Black Shell Console with Bronze-Patina Brass Inserts by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black pen shell, with thin and whimsical bronze-patina brass inserts to create the 'storm' inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
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Pen Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pen shell box you’re looking for. Each pen shell box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and wood. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage pen shell box now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pen shell box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pen shell box bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen shell box over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Greg Natale and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pen Shell Box?
Prices for a pen shell box start at $150 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $558.
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