Shell Furniture

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian 9-karat gold butter knife has a sabre style knife blade, with a broad incurved shaped form. The anterior face of the concave curved blade is ornamented with a segmented panel of impressive bright cut engraved foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The reverse surface of the blade is plain, apart from the feature hallmarks. This antique knife retains the original, fine and impressive carved mother of pearl handle...

A captivating Anglo-Indian coffee table from the mid 20th century, richly decorated with elephant motifs both inlaid on the tabletop and subtly echoed along the legs. The artistry re...

What makes this piece incredibly unique and rare is tis condition. Esate claimed it was never used, and it looks that way. Even has the original paperwork for replacement part order ...

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...

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. ...

Inspired by the opulent mosaics of Gustav Klimt, this set of three nesting tables by R&Y Augousti is a testament to the art of fine craftsmanship. Each table is meticulously hand-cra...

6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and color. For taxidermy collectors of wall decor design. Together with a mid century mod...

A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells, siliquaria, and natural forming baroque pearls. The vases originally came from a church in A...

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 ...

18th century Italian gilded hand-carved fragment crest mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The gilded fragment was originally from a historic...

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...

Large curved chest of drawers in LXV style, entirely covered with carefully selected and arranged shells. Entirely handmade in the spirit of Italian Baroque grotto furniture. Unique ...

The Roswell center table set comprises two tables, a larger and a smaller one, with matte gradient lacquered exteriors in shades of brown. Inside, they feature a darkened gold leaf f...

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...

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and abalone inlays, decorated with architecture, chinoiserie scenes of animals, figures, boats and landscape on the outside, medallions of floral design on the inside. Handcrafted Chinese black lacquered folding game set box with the exterior designed as chess board the interior as a backgammon board, both boards inlaid intricately carved and etched abalone shell. Dimensions: Length: 25” Width (folded): 11.25” Height: 3” Dimensions: unfolded: 22.75" x 27 x 1.5". Circa 1920s, this great game set remains in good vintage condition. There is no game pieces included just the box. Collectible fine antique Asian game set...

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 ...

Aesthetic Style: Silver-Plated Bronze Lizard, Polished Shell, and Rattan Vide-Poche, Late 20th Century A late 20th-century vide-poche in the aesthetic style, combining a polished na...

A pierced tree-motif hinged lid tops each side of this Edwardian novelty table salt, built around a polished natural mother-of-pearl shell bowl. The iridescent shell sits securely wi...

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 ...

Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...

This rather beautiful Chinese made snuff bottle has been made in the Qianlong style but likely dates to the early 20th century. The timber snuff bottle has been entirely clad in smal...

Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this allowed us to produce and divu...

A fine antique Edwardian boxed fruit or dessert set. By Wilson & Gill of Sheffield, England. Comprising 12 3-tine forks and 12 knives. Each with a chamfered mother-of-pearl ha...

Circa 1970. We offer this Vintage Mexican Abalone Serving Set (5 pieces).

Large console topped with a mirror in the oriental style, with carved wooden decoration, geometric marquetry of wood, mother-of-pearl and bone, mashrabiya, 3 Moorish arches, cartouches with inscription in Arabic This console is typical of the work of Giuseppe Parvis: large Italian cabinetmaker, he settled in Cairo in 1859 and he was inspired by all the elements of architecture and decor that he could see everywhere in Egypt to create his own style of Arabic furniture...

Striking vintage picture frame handcrafted from amber-toned shell inlay and intersecting brass bands. Its sculptural octagonal form and bold geometric pattern create a warm, decorati...

Stunning sea Shell topiary arrangement on an Italian onyx Tazza stand.

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 ...

Decorative and look stylish flower Mother of Pearl ceiling lamp. 1970s ball shaped table lamp composed of groupings of thin, individually metal...

An Ottoman mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone inlaid scribe’s table
Turkey, 18th/ 19th Century Of rectangular form with cusped spandrel to back and front, the sides with bracke...

This unique antique Dutch metal tray with mother of pearl inlaid star motif was sourced on a trip to Holland.

This lovely shell and gold plated butterfly bowl is great for a ring dish, desk or nightstand accessory. It has a butterfly that connects the 2 shells. This could also be a high end ...

Romantic carved rosewood Asian settee with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid decoration including birds, flowers and butterflies. The cushion which was added later needs to be recover...

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...

Turn-of-the-century Belle Epoque 950 silver and mother of pearl fruit set. Made by Gustave Veyrat in France. This set comprises 24 pieces wit...

Ruler Selenite with natural forming baroque pearls 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 the baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...

This beautiful antique French wooden mantel clock was made in France circa 1900. This chiming clock with pendulum has a uniquely elegant design with clean, rectilinear lines and gent...

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, p...

Ornate Seashell Mirror, American, circa 1950s. It measures 33"H x 23"W.

A sculptural pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in the form of stylized vases. Each piece is composed of hand-cut capiz shell panels set within a geomet...

Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationer...

Bring warmth, texture, and timeless Hollywood Regency style into your home with this striking vintage octagonal wall mirror, dating to the 1970s. The sculptural frame is beautifully ...

Mexican brass copper and abalone crab dish by Los Castillo with lid.

18th century Italian gold leaf angel head or "putto" adorned with baroque pearls. A putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and scu...

18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf architectural element with a pair of hand-cast plaster angels, a plaster rosette, and a detail plaster cornic...

An older pair of Shell specimens with an authentic and distressed appearance. One is a Queen Helmet conch shell with pink interior. The second is a smaller shell with overall incrust...

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

Early-20th Century (1917) wood hinged game box including 24 checkers and 32 chess pieces, hand carved, featuring game board parquetry on the cover, framed by a molded border with eve...

This keepsake box celebrates coastal folk-art tradition through its densely arranged shell-encrusted lid, where an assortment of natural shells in varying shapes, sizes, and hues has...

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

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

Exquisite shell mirror with very detailed pediment....

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a polished calcite base. The fragment was originally p...

19th century Italian, hand-made royal purple chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work and ecclesiastical trim. The bag has been decorated...

English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered 3 tier etagere with oval mirror and 2 drawers.

English Victorian papier-mâché pearl inlaid black lacquered fire screen with needlepoint panel depicting a bird sitting on a floral spray.

Pair of brass stylized palm tree form lamps topped with a genuine ostrich egg. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W max.

Rare mother-of-pearl side table by Vereinigte Werkstätten München in excellent condition. Solid brass frame polished on the edge and matte on the sides.

Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.

Belmont bed is a masterclass in refined elegance, effortlessly blending classic sophistication with modern comfort. Its stately design features a gracefully upholstered headboard and...