Shell Furniture

Cool, beauty and unique Pair of Italian Yellow Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the Ven...

A Moroccan wooden bench with arched backrest, latticework and mother-of-pearl star inlay. This Moroccan wooden bench, dating back to circa 1900, exudes a sense of traditional eleganc...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary three-panel framed porcelain artwork in gold, black and white. This is a masterpiece by a third generation master porcelain artist in the Imari-Arita region of Japan who is the descendant of an extended family of prolific porcelain and ceramic artists. The artist's profile is available upon request. The kiln started in the 19th century with traditional kinrande techniques (gold enameled porcelain), but in accordance with the philosophy of the kiln’s founder, each subsequent generation pioneered in a field of the master’s choosing. Thus, the second generation is known for its yuri-kinsai (gold foil underglaze) and the third generation for its haku-yui (intertwining of precious-metal foils). Yuri-kinsai was termed in the 1950s as a new glazing technique. The main feature is a highly transparent overglaze on the gilded porcelain, cutting out stencils of gold foil for underglaze decorations. In this exceptional work, the artist has used gold leaf, black and white for expressing the dramatic scene of Tawaraya Sotatsu's influential "Wind God and Thunder God" that is considered a Japanese National Treasure. It is a pair of two-folded screens using...

Stunning Italian candlestick in silver 925 with ostrich egg. This incredibly stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in the style of Gabriella Crespi. In fabu...

Bring authentic garden character to an interior or exterior setting with this distinctive antique cast stone planter, crafted in France circa 1880. Rectangular in form, the trough is...

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon Measures: H. 16 x W. 24.6 x D. 16.1 cm An exceptional Gujarati casket with a rectangular box and truncated pyramidal lid (with slopes on each side and a flat top) made from exotic wood, probably teak (Tectona grandis), covered with a mother-of-pearl mosaic. The tesserae, cut from the shell of the green turban sea snail (Turbo marmoratus, a marine gastropod) in the shape of fish scales, are pinned to the wooden structure with silver ball-headed nails. The casket is set on bracket feet on the corners. The masterfully engraved decoration of the silver mounts follows the most refined and erudite Mannerist repertoire of rinceaux and ferroneries dating from the mid-16th century. The high quality and refinement of the silver mounts and, likewise, the silver nails that replaced the original brass pins used to hold the mother-of-pearl tesserae in place indicate the work of a silversmith probably working in Lisbon in the second half of the 16th century. The Indian origin of this production, namely from Cambay (Khambhat) and Surat in the present state of Gujarat in north India, is, as for the last three decades, consensual and fully demonstrated, not only by documentary and literary evidence - such as descriptions, travelogues and contemporary archival documentation - but also by the survival in situ of 16th-century wooden structures covered in mother-of-pearl tesserae. A fine example is a canopy decorating the tomb (dargah) of the Sufi saint, Sheik Salim Chisti (1478-1572) in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, north India. This is an artistic production, geometric in character and Islamic in nature, where usually the mother-of-pearl tesserae form complex designs of fish scales or, similar to the dishes also made using the same technique, with the thin brass sheets and pins, stylized lotus flowers. The truncated pyramidal shape corresponds, like their contemporary tortoiseshell counterparts also made in Gujarat, to a piece of furniture used in the Indian subcontinent within the Islamic world prior to the arrival of the first Portuguese. This shape, in fact, is very old and peculiar to East-Asian caskets, chests or boxes used to contain and protect Buddhist texts, the sutras. A similar chest is the famous and large reliquary chest from Lisbon cathedral that once contained the relics of the city's patron saint, Saint Vincent. Both match in shape, having the same kind of socle or pedestal and bracket feet, and in their engraved silver mountings, featuring the same type of refined, erudite decoration. Their differences lie in the silver borders that frame the entire length of the edges of the chest (both the box and the lid), pinned with silver nails, and on the lock plate, shaped like a coat of arms in the Lisbon example. Given the exceptional dimensions of the reliquary casket...

This exquisite seashell flower arrangement is a quintessential example of Hollywood Regency glamour meets Coastal whimsy. Inspired by the delicate Chinoiserie floral sculptures of th...

A Lucite acrylic and abalone seashell trivet, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, USA. Trivet is round with Lucite/acrylic encase abalone seashells, finished with three small feet on bott...

Internal Music Box Playing Two Aires From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box. The Writing ...

Designed by famous Mexican artist Arturo Pani (1915-1981), this coffee or cocktail table features cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold leaf...

1374 Hand made capiz shell floral flush mount that can be used as a wall sconce Takes 2 bulbs Rewired.

19th century Italian, hand-made teal chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with yellow needle-work. The bag has been decorated with bismuth and a centered coordinating baroque pearl. ...

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 ...

Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. ...

ANTIQUE EBONISED CIRCULAR TRIPOD TABLE An extremely decorative and romantic table with a fine hand-painted Venetian scene depicting figures in a gondola on a canal with grand buildi...

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 ...

Looking at this, you can’t help but wonder: Who had the time to make this? Well, someone in the 1970s took the time, so that you can have this amazing natural chandelier in your livi...

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...

Vintage Mexican Modern beverage service set designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico in the 1950s, featuring a sculptural silver-plated pitcher with figural parrot handle and a mat...

Vintage Mother of Pearl & inlaid wood Middle Eastern arm chair.

A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 19th century ebonized Fruitwood, brass, bone, and mother of pearl side table. The table is raised by fine casters below the beautifully sc...

The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...

This stunning silver-plated vase designed and manufactured by Los Castillo in the early 1970's. The piece was handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, and reflects the studio’s iconic blend of...

Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl panels mounted with two smaller clam shells. The mother of pearl beautifully decorated with engraved scroll work, bells, ribbons, flowers and classical motifs. The silver gilt frame is engraved with a similar foliage, flower and classical motif band to the bottom and top. When opened the Etui reveals a cushioned lining with a top removable silk cushion protecting the fully fitted tool pad with mother of pearl tools, a glass bottle and gold enamelled pansies decoration. The French Sewing Box...

Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful f...

An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch shells, and mother-of-pearl, arranged in the form of three-dimensional floral bouquets...

Chinese rosewood taboret with mother of pearl inlay and a marble top, circa 1920's. With an inset marble top bordered by rosewood with mother of pearl inlay, reticulated and carved a...

A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Mother-Of-Pearl, pastel enamels and marcasite details, circa early to m...

Vintage Sharptail Grouse game bird taxidermy mount on driftwood base. Dimensions: 17" x 6" x 10.5" (Width x Depth x Height)

An antique Chinese wedding cabinet offers hardwood construction with double doors having arched mirrors, inlaid mother of pearl decora...

There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...

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 ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English mother of pearl and sterling silver cheese scoop; an addition to our Georgian silver cutlery/flatware collection. This exceptional and large antique Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop is fitted with the original finely carved wrythen-fluted mother of pearl handle. The arched scoop is ornamented with contemporary engraved initials. The Georgian silver stem features the original spring loaded pusher, with a plain thumbpiece; this functional push fitment indicates the high quality of the piece. This fine and impressive Georgian silver cheese scoop is an exceptional example of its type. This Georgian sterling silver cheese scoop with a mother of pearl handle is a refined and practical serving piece, well suited to both formal dining and relaxed entertaining, where its elegant form and lustrous handle bring character, craftsmanship and timeless appeal to the table. Condition This antique cheese scoop...

This piece represents the era’s celebrated fusion of organic materials and modern design, echoing the influence of Taxco’s most innovative silversmiths—where artists and workshops such as Los Castillo...

A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...

Superb set of 24 fruit, dessert, cheese, or hors d’oeuvre knives, crafted by Maison Cardeilhac, founded in 1804. This set, dating from the first half of the 19th century, showcases e...

Stunning Capiz shell lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each. A lig...

An early twentieth century shell spoon, comprised of two shells and supported on a metal stand. The handle is delicately carved from a singular shell, with...

A very good looking and well made suite, the table is rosewood with mother of pearl inlay, the central section has peacocks which symbolised dignity and beauty and was favoured throughout the Republic period. The peacocks are surrounded by hearts and then on the outer edge flowers. We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of Chinese Republic circa 1930's rosewood with mother of pearl inlay dining...

Elegant Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a black color marble base. Artistically hand embedded by the artist with crystal quartz pieces that make beautiful art ob...

Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consults an ex...

The Korean Mother-Of-Pearl Inlay Coffee Table radiates luminous elegance and artisanal luxury, perfect for elevated interiors. One crack mark in the table top as shown in the pho...

Extraordinary, one-of-a-kind French vintage table lamp with very large Australian trumpet sea shell mounted on equally large starfish. Light emanates through the soft shiny peach col...

A glass ginger jar filled with specimen sea shells on a custom made sand encrusted base with scallop shell feet. The rim of the jar is also sand encrusted and the top of the lamp is...

Antique Edwardian parlor accent arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring shield shaped back with marquetry and mother of pearl inlaid floral acanthus design, pierced support, padded se...

A circa 1950's capiz light fixtures with three interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 13" Diameter: 12"

Brass lamp stand chromed fitted with one E27 socket with a shade with capiz shells. Made by Vest Leuchten Austria in the 1970s.

Set of 3 sea shell shape appetizer serving trays with brass rims and cork bottoms. In very fine condition. Hand made in the Phillipine Islands. Set of three include one tray measurin...

Antique Japanese wall panel black lacquered mother of pearl Verry good condition

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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The fluted bar cabinet...

Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.

This long narrow console table was designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Jewellery for The Home Collection and was name as "Cornet Table...

This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea and dates back to circa 1900. Traditionally used by shamans for carrying medicinal ...

This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its arc...

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 ...

Middle Eastern Damascus (20th Cent) Settee in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl and ebony with spindle & ball and finial details (matching 2 arms & 2 sides 060219/CON63) One finial...

A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...

Antique Victorian letter box crafted with a domed top and extensively inlaid with luminous mother of pearl. The surface reflects fine 19th century...

A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl. On the top is an antique hand-painted miniature with a bucolic subject by a follower of François Boucher. The...

Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl having expressive blue and white hand painted floral decoration and brass accents on top and bottom.