Shell Decorative Objects

A unique decorative piece that combines marine and mineral elements in an attractive, sculptural composition. An open natural seashell serves as a container for a selection of minera...

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...

Embrace coastal elegance with this Vintage Shell Box, a stunning, handcrafted treasure adorned with an array of natural seashells. Perfectly sized to hold jewelry or keepsakes, this ...

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 ...

Bring a touch of whimsical coastal charm to your space with this stunning vintage shell-encrusted parrot! Meticulously crafted with an array of real shells in beautiful pinks, orange...

Natural shell and silvered metal swan trinket bowl. Italian work signed Binazzi, made during the 1970s.

This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...

Embodying luxury, artistry and utility, this exquisite mother of pearl bowl is made with meticulous care to detail. Handmade with precision and masterful skill, each mosaic piece car...

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...

South Asian necklace, including stand. In my vintage, organic, contemporary, and mid-century modern style. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde....

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box. Offered is a very large decorative box of tessellated mother of pearl in the geometric Art Deco styl...

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm

Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...

A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...

An exceptional vintage Coastal bust of woman. A beautiful profile of a serene woman. A beautiful collection of shells wrap around her head and neck. Acqu...

Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To complete the illusion the snail has the addition of a real sea shell. Very nice scul...

A rare and fantastical example of French decorative whimsy, circa 1890, this highly worked doré bronze basket is rich with symbolic and ornamental detail. The body features reticulat...

Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal Anglo Indian decorative box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which hav...

A Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame from the 1980s, made with mother of pearl, exudes elegance and unique craftsmanship. The frame is adorned with the lustrous iridescence of...

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners sig...

Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...

This elegant decorative box features a lustrous mosaic exterior composed of square-cut tiles in varying shades of warm, translucent beige and golden ivory, resembling capiz shell or ...

Black Ammonite Decorative Catchall - Shell Fossil Stone Bowl, France 1970s This Orthoceras & Ammonite bowl is a beautiful decorative piece made from genuine ancient fossilized ortho...

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

An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815 Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...

The Mumbai Vase is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and designed after a trip to India. The collection explores diffe...

Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...

Embodying luxury, artistry and utility, this exquisite mother of pearl bowl of the perfect round shape is made with meticulous care to detail. Handmade with precision and masterful s...

Part of the Pleiades series, this vase features the Nebula pattern, inspired by the dispersed light and shifting constellations observed through powerful telescopes. Against a deep b...

“Theodora,” a high relief and wall sculpture, gilded and patinated plaster cast, decorated with small medallions in enamel and colored glass, with mother-of-pearl eyes. Unsigned. Th...

Part of the Pleiades series, this Plume vase features a refined Nebula pattern that flows gracefully along its tall, slender silhouette. The elongated form lends the piece a sense of...

Antique 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Games Box, the lid inlaid with ornate flower decoration to the edges and a set of aces to the middle. The lid opens to reveal a red interi...

Unique and beautifully hand crafted of abalone shell and brass and a copper head of turtle Has a lid that is considered to be the top of figurine box

This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...

An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker in London, England. Circa 1860.

A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...

Maison Binazzi, attributed to. Empty pocket representing a swan. Swan’s neck in silvered bronze, shell dish. Italian work made in the 1970s.

Sculpture with Seashell Assembly and Base of Antique Classical Golden Cup

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** A rare and highly...

A very unusual Palm Beach Regency style trinket or bathroom dish in the form of a swan with double clam shell wings, in the style of Gabriella Binazzi and made in Italy c. 1970. Thi...

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural-forming baroque pearls. The Chesapecten shell cluster was found fro...

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This i...

Discover the enchanting beauty of nature captured in this exquisite sculpture this stunning piece title Seascape Symphony is harmonious blend of a majestic clamshell shimmering ro...

Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.

A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.

Three mid 20th century Anglo Indian boxes with strap design. Made of bone and shell. Please note that the smallest box is missing some fretwork on top of the box. Largest measures...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box made of rosewood veneer with fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay. The interior is lined in paper and the inside of the lid has a mir...

Embodying luxury, artistry and utility, this exquisite mother of pearl bowl is made with meticulous care to detail. Handmade with precision and masterful skill, each mosaic piece car...

Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone. This fish is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural mother pearl shell, is total...

A captivating work of natural artistry, this vintage shell-encased bird sculpture is a true testament to craftsmanship. Suspended gracefully within a sleek black metal hoop, this uni...

Embodying luxury, artistry and utility, this exquisite mother of pearl bowl is made with meticulous care to detail. Handmade with precision and masterful skill, each mosaic piece car...

A rare large polished quartz geode with cream and golden hues and naturally forming crystal druzy formations. This specimen is from the Appalachian region of Kentucky. This was dug by hand and includes golden druzy crystal formations. This is a particularly large geode specimen...

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

One of a kind clock made of real seashells, supported by an acrylic base. Fully functioning.

This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece. Maison Gustave Sandoz...

Elevate your space with this exceptionally rare vintage seashell box, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship and natural beauty. Adorned with a curated arrangement of hand-selected seashells in soft lavenders, rose-pinks, creams, and ivory, this one-of-a-kind coastal treasure box evokes the romance of old-world seaside glamour. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box features a charming domed lid and intricate shell mosaic work—making it a standout addition to any vintage coastal decor, cottagecore aesthetic, or grandmillennial interior. Whether styled on a vanity, nestled into a bookshelf, or offered as a luxurious gift, this box blends nostalgia with natural elegance. Key Features: Authentic vintage seashell trinket box, circa 1950s–1970s Completely handmade using real seashells, no two alike Gorgeous palette of pastel shells: mauve, blush, ivory, taupe Functional hinged lid and purple velvet-lined interior Ideal for jewelry storage, keepsakes, or as an heirloom gift Excellent vintage condition with rich patina and natural wear Styling Ideas: Style atop a Louis XV bombe chest...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...

One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen sculpture, entitled "Venice Rising," created from an 18th-century Italian patinated parcel-giltwood candlestick and embellished with quartz, mu...