Shell Decorative Objects

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...

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

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...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.

Sculpture with Seashell Assembly and Antique Silver Base

If you want, there are nr. 4 candle holders with shells. Designer was the famous Giovanni Patrini. The shells are perfectly glued togheter. The price indicated is for each.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell, crafted in England circa 1870. The oval base is built from warm walnut and features ...

19th century Spanish bronze and mother of pearl watch stand topped with a parrot.

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...

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box

Vintage mother of pearl animal is an original decorative object realized by Anonymous Italian artist in 1970s. Good conditions except for mi...

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 ...

This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...

An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...

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...

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...

This fabulous octagonal box carved from Makrana marble. Once used for the Taj Mahal, it is known to be the most dense marble in the world. Inlaid Abalon...

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...

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...

A Japanese Nagasaki export lacquer box with mother-of-pearl depiction of the Amsterdam ‘Trippenhuis’ Edo-period, circa 1830 H. 12.5 x W. 24...

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

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Baccarat crystal and mother of pearl vase. The vase is raised by a most impressive and wonderfull...

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...

Pieza decorativa de inspiración costera formada por un elegante cuenco natural de concha de vieira gigante, montado sobre una base torneada de mármol blanco pulido, que sostiene un e...

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

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...

Contemporary Indonesian purse made of a multitude of different shells. All connected by natural twine. Very decorative placed in a bowl.

This set of three hand painted vases in porcelain is unique of its kind. As the result of a fine 3D processing, the extra fine shell of each vase has a thickness of 1 millimetre,...

Mother of pearl and Ormolu watch holder and inkwell. The center of the piece is decorated with an angel who is standing on a pedestal that rests in a semi...

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