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Material: Shell
Vintage Chinese Box, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese box in wood and Mother-of-Pearl, China mid-20th century.
Measures: 5x12x8 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Miami, FL
Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer rituals. Invokes water and rain, and is also used t...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Huge Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal And Abalone Fish Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal And Abalone Fish Bowl .
Large (24 inch) Mexican modernist or Mexican mid century mixed metal and abalone fish bowl, dish or sculpture. This fabulous vintage Mexican modern...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modern Sculptural Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Stainless Steel by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase Bullion Confection" by Kifu Paris is a striking modern piece that effortlessly blends texture and elegance. Handcrafted in luxurious shagreen, this sculptural vase is accen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearls and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Rose Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Quilted Vase in Black Shell by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco Vase by KIFU Paris is a masterful creation in luxurious materials, seamlessly combining form and elegance. Its striking quilted pattern in black pen shell exudes a sophistic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century candlestick with a found object composition having an ostrich egg candle cup over three metal leaves and a pedestal in a classical...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Bronze Patina Brass by
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
An ostrich egg from a wunderkammer, with an ebonized wooden base, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on an ebonized wooden base. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Wood
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Lunar Vase by R&Y Augousti is a masterful blend of luxurious materials, showcasing the brand's commitment to high-end craftsmanship. This modern vase features a captivating surfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Vase in Black Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Bullion Confection Vase” is bold and sculptural an captivates with its layered geometric design, exuding an artful interplay of textures and materials. Its stacked formation com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Amber Glass Liquor Decanters with Mother of Pearl Stoppers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique amber blown glass bottle flasks, or decanters were made in circa 1870 in the period Victorian style and originate from England. These decanters are hand formed, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Blown Glass
Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Paperweight Die in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl, Mid-Century Modern. Measures: 2 Inch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
18th Century Italian Ribbon Fragment with Baroque Pearls on Selenite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian ribbon fragment with natural-forming baroque pearls on a selenite slab.
The Italian ribbon fragment original came from a...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Set of Five Ornamental Shells in Mexican Silver Baskets
Located in New York, NY
Set of five ornamental shells in Mexican silver baskets. Five Mexican small sterling silver woven baskets topped with decorative mica stone chips suggesting baskets of silver with fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells. Sure to be the focal point of any space. With a plinth for extra drama.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Plaster
1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
Located in Charleston, SC
I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But thi...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted on chalcopyrite and adorned with baroque pearls.
This fragment was originally part of a candlestick from a historical church in I...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
Folk Art Trompe L'Oeil Ruffled Shell Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique vase created from seashells. Strung together, the rim of the vase is formed to resemble a ruffled look. The body of the base is round, with a wider bottom. Set a clear glass...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base.
The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic Itali...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of three curved top boxes, handcrafted from luxurious pen shell, is a testament to R&Y Augousti’s mastery of artisanal craftsmanship. Each box boasts a sleek, lust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell
Guy Dill Large Welded Mid Century Post Modern Abstract Steel Table Sculpture
By Guy Dill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive steel sculpture by world renowned artist Guy Dill. It consists of black welded steel circa 1990's. Welded signature.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Steel
2020 Handmade Shell Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
2020 Handmade shell vase.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite.
The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment sunray is originally 18th century.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
Category
18th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Vintage R & Y Augousti Mosaic Vase with Inlays of Red and Black Pen-Shell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted vase has a square form with rounded edges and features mosaic inlays on both sides. The shell inlays have geometric designs with floral motifs lacquered in vibrant hues of red and black. Signed R&Y Augousti on the underside. Rare vintage find...
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Bentwood, Wood
Mollusk Shell Sculpture, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian mollusk shell on stand.
Beautiful natural aged patina from being under water for over 100 years.
Stand measures 3.5" x 3.5".
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone pen tray
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Measures: 8.75"W x 2.5"D x 0.75"H.
Good original v...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Film camera photography. Contemporary work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver camera photograph entitled “Heterotopia #SMEIPVI, Heterotopiaé series”, rectangular in shape and in its blond oak frame.
Contemporary work produced in 2012.
Dimensions: H 17...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Oak
Pearl Elegance: Shagreen Treasure Box
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mother of Pearl and Shagreen box is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, measuring 7.25” x 10” x 3.75”H. Handcrafted in the Philippines by master artisans, it features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl
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 glittery silver pyrite and the alluring shape of the black coral creates a sculptural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Pyrite
18th Century Italian Fragment with Baroque Pearls on Optical Calcite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with na...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls.
The Chesapecten plate...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Wrought Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed pairs of brass candlesticks and salt & pepper shakers, with inlaid mother of pearl designs.
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ostrich Egg Sculpture by Glyn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
An ostrich egg sculpture by Glyn Lockett with silver brass stem and the applied plaque with coral and seed pearls on buffalo Horn silvered base s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Brass
Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame from the 1980s. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this frame is a captivating fusion of wood and moth...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
17th Century Italian Candlestick with Fossil Agate Coral & Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century distressed Italian decorated church candlestick with fossil agate coral and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base.
The 17th century Italian distressed candles...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral
Contemporary American Modern Oval Seashell Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied brown and beige seashell exterior and green velvet interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Gilt Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca gilt arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base.
The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Wood Candlestick Decorated with a Crystal and Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian (Region of Liguria) wood candlestick decorated with a calcite crystal in matrix, a specimen from the Elmwood Mine, and gold leaf shells. This mine produces some ...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box.
Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood
Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Twine, Beads
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century Candlestick Lightshade Vienna by Balthasar Wigand Mother of Pearl
Located in Epfach, DE
Mother of pearl light shade or candlestick by Balthasar Wigand Vienna about 1810-1820 with very fine painting from the Galitzerberg in Vienna.
B...
Category
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Chesapecten Shell & Gold Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian vase with a chesapecten shell & gold-plated crystal points.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic flooding of t...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold Plate
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Victorian mother of pearl inlaid inkwell with cut glass ink containers. It's likely rosewood or some other hard wood like macassar ebony. It is in good condition for its age...
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Wood
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate with seaside charm using our Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - A Pair. These elegant candlesticks are adorned with shells, blending coastal allure with Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Business Card Holder with Authentic Fossil Ammonite - Fossiline Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
An exclusive and refined desk accessory: this business card holder combines elegant design with the extraordinary beauty of a genuine fossil ammonite.
Each piece is unique and unrep...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mixed Exotic Contemporary Serving Vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mixed exotic contemporary vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. #2465
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s.
Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise.
From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
1970's Handmade Shell Art Vase Made in Philippines
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Unique Handmade rattan and shell Vase made in the Philippines.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Rattan
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box with Turtle Closure
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box With Turtle Closure.
Lovely 20th century Asian lacquer box with Greek key design and a metal turtle closure.
Th...
Category
20th Century Asian Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray with a Baroque Pearl on an Aragonite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base.
The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box.
Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
Category
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
Vintage Boho R and Y Agousti Inlay Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage inlay box by R & Y Augousti is a stunning example of masterful craftsmanship and artistic design. Featuring an intricate geometric pattern of meticulously arra...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Contemporary American Modern Large Seashell Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular box, with an applied seashell veneer and green, teal and blue patterned interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm.
Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6
Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
Category
19th Century Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell
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