Shell Furniture

This elegant pair of vintage table lamps combines warm brass, natural wood, and striking shell elements in a design that beautifully reflects mid-20th-century decorative lighting. Ea...

The light given off by these unique sconces, with their simple clean design, is warm and intriguing. The gold leaf accents on the lights pairs nicely with the egg shells and the blac...

Eye catching mid century modern style stands crafted in a canister form and decorated with mother of pearl in an op art design. Signed Jofran 2020 on the bottom.

Spectacular and Rare Late 19th-Century Damascus "Serpentine Front" chest of drawers from Damascus Dedicated to Prince Selim Daouk, scion of one of the most influential political and mercantile families in Ottoman-era Beirut. This imposing five-drawer cabinet is a masterwork of Levantine craftsmanship, distinguished by its elegant bombé form, intricate pictorial and calligraphic inlay, and luxurious original materials with exquisite 'Ajami (wood inlay) technique. This piece is adorned with breathtaking, hand-cut inlays of iridescent mother-of-pearl and gleaming silver set within a rich, dark walnut ground. The undulating serpentine front adds a dynamic, sculptural quality. It retains its original, beautifully aged Carrara marble top—a hallmark of high-status Damascus furniture...

Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.

Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic crystals. The missing sunrays are replaced with the smoky quartz crystal points...

Iconic “Fun” chandelier designed by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1960s. This dramatic ceiling light features multiple cascading tiers of natural mother-of-pearl discs suspended on delicat...

Lorsky is a table inspired by the Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s. The carved wooden base represents two sculptures of a warrior woman by Boris Lovet Lorski, one of the mo...

Oil on canvas depicting the portrait of a young Algerian woman from the Arredij (Arreridji) region, near Sétif, in the highlands of Little Kabylia. Signed upper right M. DUPUY (..93...

These unique lights, with a black enamel frame and gold leaf accents, have a real ostrich egg diffuser. The braided silk cord can be adjusted. Fixtur...

A circa 1920's French shell platter with etched and jeweled bronze base. Measurements: Height: 6" Length: 9" Width: 8"

This striking, large-scale Italian mixed-media architectural relief panel from the 1970s is an unusually sophisticated decorative interpretation of Pablo Picasso’s celebrated portrai...

This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribes. Made from sculpted resin and adorned with natural feathers, shells, seeds, resin, and beeswax, it authentically reproduces the ceremonial skulls once displayed as symbols of strength and honor. Each piece is hand-assembled using traditional techniques, with intricate details that evoke both mysticism and cultural depth. The crown of natural feathers, the central shell in the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets filled with organic materials reflect historic embalming rituals. This tribal skull...

14 pierced ostrich eggs suspended from a bronze finish canopy. Braided silk wires. Fixture uses candelabra base bulbs. 25 watt max. for ostrich eggs Height can be adjusted on site.

Three colorful graduated inlaid shell abstract pattern concave trays Attributed to the workshops of Maitland-Smith Retailed by Shawana Storey, San Francisco Three large scale, g...

Tessellated mother of pearl obelisk by Maitland Smith.

Lorsky is a tea table inspired by the Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s. The carved wooden base represents the sculpture of a warrior woman by Boris Lovet Lorski, one of the mos...

A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table. Exceptionally fine quali...

1970s Mid-Century Modern bamboo style chrome and brass plate floor lamp. Lamp shade not included. Measures: Height to harp 57.25 inches. Height to socket 48.5 inches.

A rare Continental Anglo-Indian Carved and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Covered Cellar. Measures 18" in diameter and stands 48" tall. Hand carved and hand carved on hardwood. Very decora...

English Regency Chinoiserie ebonized paper mache tilt top tea table with decorative gilt figural, garden, birds, and foliage motif, interior circular mother of pearl inlays, scallope...

Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...

We are very charmed by this type of chair and especially this beautiful example. It is still particularly original and, for this type of furniture, still quite stable and usable. The...

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...

American Contemporary lucite tray adorned with inlaid iridescent abalones

This breathtaking late-19th-century German vitrine, signed by the distinguished cabinetmaker J. Groschkus, represents one of the finest examples of Continental craftsmanship from the...

These unique lights, with a black enamel frame and gold leaf accents, have a real ostrich egg diffuser. The braided silk cord can be adjusted. Fixture uses one candelabra based socke...

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 ...

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 ...

Introducing the exquisite Brass & Stone Inlay by Justo Lucio Castillo for Los Castillo, Mexico, a true testament to the artistry of 1960's design. This meticulously crafted set o...

Pair of Louis XV Carved, parcel gilt and Upholstered bergere chairs. High Quality upholstery in very good vintage condition. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measure 29" in width x 20" in Depth x 35" in height. Seat height is 16". Arm Height is 22". Seat interior width is 22" and seat interior depth is 18.5. Double sided seat...

Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with foliage, cherry branches and geometric interlacing. Surmounted by two asymmetrical shelves, the cylinder is decorated with an engraved dragon. Opening this cylinder reveals many compartments with adjustable dimensions, a drawer with engraved decoration and letter storage. The cylinder sides can open laterally, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five superimposed drawers decorated with geometric interlacing and carved branches, as well as Japanese characters, deer and mother-of-pearl foliage. On the right, there is a drawer and a door decorated with carved leaves and mother-of-pearl interlacing, revealing four drawers forming compartments. An ingenious mechanism makes it possible, when the cylinder is closed with a key, to completely lock the desk. Gabriel Viardot career began as a wood carver and he produced small furniture, sculpturally carved with naturalistic motifs and animals. In the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, his finely sculpted objects were well received. However, with the increasing importation of similarly produced Swiss and German articles, he found less opportunity for these and decided to innovate. G. Viardot succeeded to his father’s business in 1861 installed rue Rambuteau in Paris. Around 1870 he turned to the idea of producing « Meubles genre Chinois et Japonais ». The taste in Europe for exotic furniture, incorporating sometimes authentic Chinese or Japanese objects...

An Edwardian Mahogany Mother-Of-Pearl And Satinwood Inlaid Side Chair in good vintage condition. Wooden front wheels. Mother of peal inlay. Satinwood inlay. Newer and Clean Upholster...

Art Decò Italian Signed Hand-Painted Wunderkammer Item Fully enamelled and hand-painted shell Features the F.D. monogram A magnificent objet d’art produced in Italy in the purest Ar...

Stunning round center table having carved mahogany trio of splayed legs with center decorative urn. Top is a fascinating lacquered coconut shell that takes on the appearance of natu...

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head

The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes cre...

Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.

Inspired by the shy and elusive mountain antelope from the Bale Mountains of East Africa, the hand-carved armrests and legs of this chair echo the Nyala’s distinctive soaring horns a...

Mami Kato is a Japanese-born artist based in Philadelphia. She graduated from Musashino Art University and Tokyo School of Art in Japan and University of the Arts in the US, where sh...

Mami Kato is a Japanese-born artist based in Philadelphia. She graduated from Musashino Art University and Tokyo School of Art in Japan and University of the Arts in the US, where sh...

Mami Kato is a Japanese-born artist based in Philadelphia. She graduated from Musashino Art University and Tokyo School of Art in Japan and University of the Arts in the US, where sh...

Two rings of ostrich eggs connected by braided silk wire give this chandelier a majestic presence. This chandelier has 16 lights with the real ostrich egg diffusers. The light is mad...

Organic natural colours sea stars on brass bases as lamp finials.

An unusual table lamp attributed to Maison Charles, in the well-known “Oeuf Rosaces” model, dating from the 1970s. The lamp is centred on a natural ostrich egg held within gilt bron...

Large decorative butterfly and grasshopper sculpture bowls from Mexico circa 1950's. In the style of Los Castillo. Each is signed with makers mar...

Minimalist waterfall teak bench with mother of pearl shell inlay. Each piece of white shell is carefully hand cut and applied to create this stunning bench. Own an Andrianna Shama...

This ebonized faux bamboo English Chinoiserie coffee table is a striking example of 19th to early 20th century design that blends exotic influence with refined craftsmanship. The tab...

An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th century. The form of this small table is typical of a sutra reading desk with the en...

Joseph Heinrich's Native American-style copper, abalone, and shell-inlaid salver of circular form, the patinated copper body with rolled rim, and the center inset with numerous hand-...

This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Jardinière with Copper Liner  A magnificent antique Chinese mother of pearl inlaid har...

Add timeless elegance to your table with this exquisite Art Deco salt and pepper set. Crafted from warm brass and delicately adorned with shimmering mother-of-pearl inlays, this set ...

Brimming with Victorian-era charm, this exquisite side chair is a remarkable work of art. The frame is crafted from ebonized wood or papier-mâché, featuring a romantic heart-shaped b...

A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...

Dramatic monumental sized ten-light drum form chandelier or pendant light featuring an intricate tessalated shell veneered exterior. The Asilah chandelier by Ironies was custom order...

The ‘Hatch’ Eggshell Floor Lamp transforms discarded eggshells into a luminous work of art, casting a warm, mesmerizing glow. Balancing fragility and strength, its hand-assembled egg...

This is exactly what designers and collectors crave for layered interiors. A beautifully proportioned mid-century shelving unit by the Northwest Chair...

Rounded square stool Black lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Each piece is handcrafted individually and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dyna...

Elegant Maitland Smith Tessellated Penshell Desk or Bureau Plat, American, circa 1970s. Executed in the Louis IV style with glamorous curvaceous legs. It is finished on the back side...