Shell Decorative Objects

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca vase mounted with mica and tourmaline and adorned natural-forming baroque pearls. The mica and baroque pearls perfe...

Contemporary Indonesian stack of polished shells on stand. Decorative hand painted dark brown and cream circular pattern design. Interspersed series of flattened shell rings in shade...

18th century Italian candlestick decorated with free-forming glass and baroque pearls on an Italian glass bobeche base. The 18th century candlestick is from Tuscany. It is hand carved and hand painted with brownish-red metallic paint. It is placed on an Italian bobeche base. Hand-molded freeform glass...

18th century Italian tassel on a polished calcite cube with coordinating natural-forming baroque pearls. This tassel originally came from a church in Italy. Many tassels were used to decorate churches on religious feast days. Others were commonly used to decorate 18-19th century French and Italian...

18th century Italian candlestick top decorated with sunset cactus quartz and a baroque pearl. The gold leaf candlestick top originally came from an 18th century Italian candlestic...

Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Possibly Karl Springer. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8"...

Shadowbox frame wall mirror decorated with faden crystal points and fossil shells.

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...

A decorative piece with an artistic and naturalistic spirit, formed by a vertical assembly of authentic marine elements: a large mottled cone shell (probably Conus textile), a lavend...

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...

1980s Sculpture of a deer lying down with mother of pearl antlers.  

Vintage Maitland Smith mother-of-pearl box from the 1980s. This is a larger example, fully clad in luminous mother-of-pearl tiles that create a soft, reflective surface. The thin bla...

Solar chandelier, a customizable solar-powered lighting installation for the off-the-grid living room, comprises photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate translucent seashells to provide ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner, so that the electrical boards, wires and batteries of the PV modules are clearly visible and comprehensible. Additionally, with a passing breeze, the chandelier becomes a wind chime. It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms. The chandelier must be placed in front of a window to gather solar power. The Solar Chandelier lowers electric bills, eliminates wires and outlets, offers multi-directional ambient light, and casts patterns on surrounding surfaces like wallpaper. It can be customized to each setting.     The solar pieces by nea studio...

Bring the exotic allure of the tropics into your home with this striking vintage floor vase. Masterfully crafted from a mosaic of crushed coconut shell, the vessel presents a deep, r...

Impose Vase by Rutger De Regt, 2017 Additional information: Material: Balloon sculpted bio plastic

Discover the unique charm of this vintage Boho ceramic bowl, artfully crafted to resemble an oyster shell. This captivating piece brings a touch of coastal elegance and natural beauty to any interior, perfectly aligning with a relaxed, eclectic aesthetic. The bowl features intricate detailing and a textured finish that mimics the organic irregularities of a natural oyster, rendered in warm, earthy tones. Its robust ceramic construction ensures durability, while its distinctive design makes it a striking decorative accent. Ideal for holding trinkets, displaying dried botanicals, or simply as a standalone objet d'art, it’s a versatile piece that speaks to both nature-inspired design and artisanal craftsmanship. Measuring 8 inches in width and 4.5 inches in height, this bowl is a substantial and eye-catching addition to any collection. It is in great vintage condition, showcasing minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to its age and use, which contribute to its authentic character and allure. This unique ceramic oyster bowl...

Wooden ladle with octopus tentacle carvings along the outer cup with inlayed abalone detailing. Dimensions 13” width x 5” depth x 4.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition; pro...

Ostrich egg is 5.5" w. No cracks or repairs.

19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.

Large, hand decorated ostrich egg container featuring a gilded interior. The whole mounted on a sterling silver pedestal with a multifaceted, amethyst cr...

Hanging from strands of transparent wire, solar chandelier is made from photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate translucent materials of different kinds. The materials, size and height of the chandelier are customizable. Our team fabricates the entire piece in our studio at New Lab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where we have access to the necessary tools. Solar chandelier is a way of investigating solar cells as perceptual devices for mediating light into designed spaces. This eco-friendly lighting design incorporates environmental technology while providing ambient lighting and projecting shadow patterns. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner. With a passing breeze, the chandelier functions as a wind chime. It also functions as a type of solar clock; the translucent seashells illuminate automatically at dusk, highlighting biological solar rhythms and power. In its mix of organic and technological materials, solar chandelier's translucent seashells illuminate in a manner that aims to be affective in its application of solar technology. The seashells are electrically illuminated after dark. In the daytime, they are lit from the light passing through the window in front of which the chandelier must be placed in order to gather solar power...

Small Art Deco period eggshell and black lacquer vase. Abstract modern exterior with eggshell ground, black lacquer circle and arc, interior and bas...

A fine Palais Royal piece of a putti or child, in fire, mercury gilded ormolu. The child stand over a finely engraved piece of mother of pearl, the patterns of flowers, garlands and ...

White Makrana marble, used to build the Taj Mahal, from Indian is the densest marble on the planet. This handmade octagonal shaped makrana marble box ha...

This pair of large decorative 1960s oak spheres have been embellished by an independent English artist. They are intricately adorned with a diverse arrangement of seashells. Each sph...

A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on English black marble base. Extremely finely carved and clearly conceived as a pair a...

Sculptural marble secret box. Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in the 1981. This modernist box has been made up with carvings of white marble and sanda...

Large Liberty Wooden box, Wood and Mother of Pearl, Italy, 1900s

Hand-crafted candelabra with genuine Mother-of-Pearl and massive Oak wood. With the core shaped like a twirling tornado, this candelabra is an embodiment of the winds of change and t...

This extraordinary creation by Vanessa Mitrani features a hand-blown pink glass form emerging from a large shell, capturing the dynamic beauty of nature in a contemporary expression....

A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. W...

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...

This beautifully crafted antique French travel vanity box combines exquisite craftsmanship with clever storage features. Crafted in France circa 1870, the rectangular case is veneere...

Japanese decorative woven box. Late Edo/Early Meiji Japanese box, with mother-of-pearl and ceramic inlay in autumnal leaf motif. Complete with working lock a...

Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990

This vase’s unadorned silhouette and rich, textured glazing capture the essence of 1970s American studio pottery, where artists prioritized authenticity and experimentation over poli...

Porcelain Candle Holder in White Glazing by Jan Van Der Vaart Additional information: Material: Porcelain, white glazing

Designed exclusively by Urban Art Home, this is a one-of-a-kind decorative box made of wood layered in jute with sterling silver hardware that has a fossilized snail with sterling si...

A very fine and rare Charles X period Palais Royal ormolu and engraved mother of pearl Statuette Sculpture of a horse. With an engine-milled ormolu mounted mother-of-pearl base Prove...