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Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs, Brazil, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs Forma S/A Brazil, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult
A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult

A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult

By Olof Hult

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of "Shell Urns" designed by Olof Hult and produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Circa 1920th.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Shell Watercolors
Pair of Shell Watercolors

Pair of Shell Watercolors

Located in New York, NY

Pair of original 19th Century watercolors displayed in custom w=k black stained frames.

Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces
Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces

Pair of Shell-Shaped Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian circa 1960's shell-shaped two-light wood sconces.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Shell Groto Wall Brackets
Pair Of Shell Groto Wall Brackets

Pair Of Shell Groto Wall Brackets

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of English 'Grotto' wall brackets in sand coated wood, encrusted with various seashells.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Wall Brackets

Materials

Shell, Beech

Pair of Shell-Encrusted Wall Brackets
Pair of Shell-Encrusted Wall Brackets

Pair of Shell-Encrusted Wall Brackets

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a whimsical pair of handcrafted wall brackets lavishly encrusted with an extraordinary assortment of natural seashells and marine specimens.

Category

20th Century American Other Wall Brackets

Materials

Shell, Wood

Pair of Shell Shaped Murano Dishes
Pair of Shell Shaped Murano Dishes

Pair of Shell Shaped Murano Dishes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's Italian opaline glass dishes. Measurements: Height: 4" Width: 7" Depth: 3.25"

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies

Located in Brea, CA

19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles two sides ,each with hinged lid reversing to a mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration and ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Shell Back Italian Grotto Armchairs
Pair of Shell Back Italian Grotto Armchairs

Pair of Shell Back Italian Grotto Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of Italian grotto-style armchairs featuring sculptural shell-form backs and a wonderfully theatrical silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Shell Beech Chairs, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Shell Beech Chairs, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Shell Beech Chairs, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 36 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Shell Sconces with Crystal Insets
Pair of Shell Sconces with Crystal Insets

Pair of Shell Sconces with Crystal Insets

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French circa 1940s gilt metal sconces with crystal insets with two interior lights each. Measurements: Height 12" Width 16" Depth 8".  

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Form Glass Table Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very groovy and retro, this pair of table lamps features a frosted glass urn in a molded seashell form on polished brass base. The Classic ocean motif is given an spin in the Hollywo...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades
Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades

Pair of Shell Table Lamps with Glass Shades

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950s Italian shell-elaborated single light hurricane table lamps with acid-etched glass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Blown Glass

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Bagshot, GB

Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. Again we have managed to source a pair of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of shell wall lamps by Deknudt, 1980s, Belgium.
Pair of shell wall lamps by Deknudt, 1980s, Belgium.

Pair of shell wall lamps by Deknudt, 1980s, Belgium.

By Deknudt

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful and stylish pair of Deknut shell wall lamps has a shape of shells.

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany
Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

Pair of Shell Shaped Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Rijssen, NL

Shell shaped wall lights in frosted textured glass with silver details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Minimal, ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Shell and Coral Motif Silver Plated Chandeliers
Pair of Shell and Coral Motif Silver Plated Chandeliers

Pair of Shell and Coral Motif Silver Plated Chandeliers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of silver plated French chandeliers with coral and shell motif throughout the body.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass
Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass

Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This magnificent pair of sconces was entirely handcrafted by high skilled artisans in Murano . It is hand-blown Murano Art Glass worked with inclusions of 24 karat gold powder and fl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Shell Console Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Shell Console Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Shell Console Tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A matching pair of bleached mahogany, hand carved shell console tables designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1940s Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of shell form carved chairs in a grotto style
Pair of shell form carved chairs in a grotto style

Pair of shell form carved chairs in a grotto style

Located in Houston, TX

The backs are gracefully curved In a shell form and the arms are curved in the shape of a hippocampus.

Category

2010s Expressionist Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, 1980s
Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, 1980s

Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, 1980s

By Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A beautiful pair of table lamps made in Italy in the 1980s. They have a shell shape and are made of ice glass.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany
Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

Pair of Shell Shaped Brass and Glass Wall Lights, Limburg, Germany

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Rijssen, NL

Shell shaped wall lights in frosted textured glass with brass colored details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. (early 1970s). Nice craftsmanship. Mini...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970s
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970s

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Italy 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces, Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Sconces – Rattan & Brass, Circa Italy 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy
Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy

Pair of Shell-Shaped Wicker Wall Lights, Rattan & Brass, 1980's, Italy

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Italian wall sconces featuring handwoven rattan in delicate scallop shell shapes with warm brown tones and intricate open weave.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969

A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rijssen, NL

A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall lamps lights lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade work. In...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs
Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs

Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage pair of shell pink upholstered arm chairs with shaped back, dark wood tapered legs in Modern style.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Pair Chippy Patina French Terracotta Seashell Shell Garden Planters Pots
Vintage Pair Chippy Patina French Terracotta Seashell Shell Garden Planters Pots

Vintage Pair Chippy Patina French Terracotta Seashell Shell Garden Planters Pots

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely old chippy white paint over terracotta pair of shell seashell planters pots. Drainage hole inside.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Beautiful pair of shell-shaped "bénitiers" (holy water vessels), carved out of Carrara marble.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stone Sinks

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each casing.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980
Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980

Pair of XL shell wall lights, frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and large pair of shell wall lights designed and produced in Italy in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Two Encrusted Sea Shells
Two Encrusted Sea Shells

Two Encrusted Sea Shells

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An older pair of Shell specimens with an authentic and distressed appearance.

Category

20th Century Prehistoric Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Pair of Modern Large-Scale Shell Lamps with Lucite and Silver Leaf Accents
Pair of Modern Large-Scale Shell Lamps with Lucite and Silver Leaf Accents

Pair of Modern Large-Scale Shell Lamps with Lucite and Silver Leaf Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite pair of shell and aggregate vessels as lamps. Fabulous color, scale and texture.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Bivalvia seashell centerpieces
pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Bivalvia seashell centerpieces

pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Bivalvia seashell centerpieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pair of shells are raised by a pierced foliate Ormolu bases with branches, leaves, and flower buds.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two sides, each with hinged lid reversing to a mother of pearl inlaid decoration, each tea...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book boxes with bail handles two sides, with keys, each with hinged lid reversing to a mothe...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Sophia D Shell, Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
Sophia D Shell, Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum

Sophia D Shell, Pearl and Diamond Earrings in Platinum

By Sophia D

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind pair of shell earrings accented with 2.14 carats of natural diamonds and 13.68 carats of pearls, set in platinum.

Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Pair of Floral and Gilt Painted Sweetmeat Dishes
Pair of Floral and Gilt Painted Sweetmeat Dishes

Pair of Floral and Gilt Painted Sweetmeat Dishes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of shell form sweetmeat dishes with gilding to handle and overall cornsilk field with hand painted rose floral sprays centering on white gilt rim medallion and further floral.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Shell Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Shell Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Pair of Miroslav Navrátil Shell Lounge Chairs, Czechoslovakia 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional pair of shell lounge chairs designed by Miroslav Navrátil and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880
English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880

English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

With two pairs of shell-form coupes and four candle holders with a central circular bowl.

Category

Antique 1880s British Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Hollywood Regency Style Walnut W/ Gilt Shell Chests - Pair
1970s Hollywood Regency Style Walnut W/ Gilt Shell Chests - Pair

1970s Hollywood Regency Style Walnut W/ Gilt Shell Chests - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Hollywood Regency style carved walnut three drawer chest with a large scale gilt shell on the fronts.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

German Mid-Century Shell Clear Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
German Mid-Century Shell Clear Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s

German Mid-Century Shell Clear Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s

By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Unique and pretty German Pair of Shell smoke clear Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Eddi Harlis Lounge Chair 774 for Hans Kaufeld, 1957
Eddi Harlis Lounge Chair 774 for Hans Kaufeld, 1957

Eddi Harlis Lounge Chair 774 for Hans Kaufeld, 1957

By Hans Kaufeld, Eddi Harlis

Located in Munich, DE

Pair of shell chairs Model 774. Designed circa 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two door side cabinets. In the manner of; Andre-Charles Boulle Batch 71 SUZZZN 54522.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830
Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830

Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Comprising 24 plates, pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, pair of shell dishes and a pair of rectangular dishes.

Category

Antique 1830s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s

Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s

By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois

Located in Norwalk, CT

These glamorous low cabinets by Pierre Cardin feature gold washed brass with opalescent lacquered shell detail. The main body of the chests are finished in high gloss lacquer.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Triton Shell Pendants
Pair of Triton Shell Pendants

Pair of Triton Shell Pendants

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of repurposed triton shells now light fixtures wrapped with decorative metal having curly cue tops and bottoms.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets
Pair of Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets

Pair of Sea Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Coastal richly encrusted with Florida sea shells pair of wall brackets.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials
Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials

Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials

$52Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Sea Shell Lamp Finials

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique pair of sea shells mounted as lamp finials.

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid and rare living room, production "Casa & Giardino", designed by Gio Ponti, 40s Composed of a three-seater sofa and a pair of shell-shaped armchairs , upholstered in bur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gorgeous Pair of Giraffe Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets
Gorgeous Pair of Giraffe Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets

Gorgeous Pair of Giraffe Shell Encrusted Wall Brackets

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous pair of giraffe wall brackets decorated with sea shells, signed .

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sea Shell Collage Coastal Wall Decor
Pair of Sea Shell Collage Coastal Wall Decor

Pair of Sea Shell Collage Coastal Wall Decor

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful coastal wall decor Sea Shell Collage Art framed and signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

Pair Sea Shell Watercolors in Sea Shell Frames
Pair Sea Shell Watercolors in Sea Shell Frames

Pair Sea Shell Watercolors in Sea Shell Frames

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of vintage coastal sea shell paintings in rustic frames decorated with sea shells.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Paintings

Materials

Shell

A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand
A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand

A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of large conch shell with stand. Age: Contemporary, The Pacific Ocean Size of shells only: Height 45 - 48 C.M. / Width 20.5 - 22 C.M. / Depth 17 - 19 C.M.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sea Shell Artworks Signed and Framed
Pair of Sea Shell Artworks Signed and Framed

Pair of Sea Shell Artworks Signed and Framed

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of elegant sea shell artworks, signed and framed.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Classical Decorative Art

Materials

Shell

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Pair of Shell-Shaped Armchairs
Pair of Shell-Shaped Armchairs

Pair of Shell-Shaped Armchairs

Unavailable

H 80 in W 90 in D 90 in

Pair of Shell-Shaped Armchairs

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of shell-shaped armchairs re-upholstered in deep red moiré velvet wooden legs circa 1940 Italy.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Shell Candlesticks
Pair of Shell Candlesticks

Pair of Shell Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 11.42 in Dm 5.12 in

Pair of Shell Candlesticks

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Pair of shell candlesticks. Decorated with pearlescent, slender bodies, a wide round base, while the elongated and slightly sharpened bodies at the bottom lead to a turned top cup.

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver

European Pair of Shell Candlesticks
European Pair of Shell Candlesticks

European Pair of Shell Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 3.55 in

European Pair of Shell Candlesticks

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Pair of shell candlesticks. With a slender, elegant structure, with a rounded, stable base, slender stem and a slightly bulging top cup, intended to hold candles.

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Metal

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps
Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 29 in W 9 in D 7 in

Pair of Shell-Shaped Rougier Acrylic Table Lamps

By Roger Rougier

Located in Water Mill, NY

Very attractive pair of shell-shaped Rougier table lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

One Pair of Shells in Italian marble-Breccia Policroma
One Pair of Shells in Italian marble-Breccia Policroma

One Pair of Shells in Italian marble-Breccia Policroma

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in

One Pair of Shells in Italian marble-Breccia Policroma

Located in Kapelle op den Bos, Vlaams Brabant

One pair of shells in Italian marble Breccia policroma 17th-18th century Louis XIV.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Pair of Shell Tables
Pair of Shell Tables

Pair of Shell Tables

Unavailable

H 19.69 in Dm 31.5 in

Pair of Shell Tables

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in London, GB

A pair of original Anthony Redmile occasional tables made from shell and glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Center Tables

Materials

Shell, Glass

Pair of Shell Lamps
Pair of Shell Lamps

Pair of Shell Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of fabulous table lamps with woven bases, leather stems, and shell heads.

Category

Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Reed

Pair of Shell Basins
Pair of Shell Basins

Pair of Shell Basins

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 27 in D 12 in

Pair of Shell Basins

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of pretty cast cement shell basins in good condition.

Category

20th Century American Fountains

A Pair of Shell Obelisks
A Pair of Shell Obelisks

A Pair of Shell Obelisks

Unavailable

H 84 in W 12 in D 12 in

A Pair of Shell Obelisks

Located in Montecito, CA

Architectural ornaments for an interesting home. These pieces were created by Italian artist Guido Manerba. Each column stands an impressive seven feet high and is covered with a mix...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Shell, Wood

Brass Pair of Shell Shaped Limburg Sconces with Murano Glasses, Germany, 1960s
Brass Pair of Shell Shaped Limburg Sconces with Murano Glasses, Germany, 1960s

Brass Pair of Shell Shaped Limburg Sconces with Murano Glasses, Germany, 1960s

By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Hagenbach, Rheinland Pfalz

This unique large pair of shell shaped Limburg Glassworks 2883 wall sconces consist of golden coloured brass body and heavy Murano glass elements.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shell Form Wall Sconces
Pair of Shell Form Wall Sconces

Pair of Shell Form Wall Sconces

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13.75 in D 9 in

Pair of Shell Form Wall Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Plaster Shell Form Wall Sconces, circa 1940, each fitted for electricity, realistically modeled, in a soft pink color .

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps
Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps

Pair of Shell Pink Chalkware Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

+ A pair of three layer palest pink lamps + Each section comprised of six panels + Matte finish with subtle relief texture + Vessel glazed with shade of pink like a conch shell in...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Incredible Pair of Shell-Decorated Wall Mirrors
Incredible Pair of Shell-Decorated Wall Mirrors

Incredible Pair of Shell-Decorated Wall Mirrors

Unavailable

H 49 in W 32 in D 3 in

Incredible Pair of Shell-Decorated Wall Mirrors

Located in Kent, CT

A remarkable pair of wall mirrors with intricately shell-decorated frames.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps
Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps

Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Spectacular Pair of shell and wax flowers with brass leaves and tendrils garnished with a brass sheet metal bow dioramas, encased in glass and brass framed showcases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

Unavailable

H 27.75 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Danish lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Teak shell back and seat on a beech frame.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

1960's Brazilian Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner
1960's Brazilian Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner

1960's Brazilian Pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

The pair of 'Shell' Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner stand out as unique and special pieces of furniture design, embodying a harmonious blend of innovative materials and ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Tane Designer Sterling Silver Pair Of Shell Bowls Mexico
Tane Designer Sterling Silver Pair Of Shell Bowls Mexico

Tane Designer Sterling Silver Pair Of Shell Bowls Mexico

Located in Big Bend, WI

Pair of sterling Tane (Tiffany of Mexico) shell bowls, 6 ½” x 4 ½” x 2 7/8”

Category

Mexican Silver Bowls

Two Pair of Shell Sconces Attributed to Barovier e Toso
Two Pair of Shell Sconces Attributed to Barovier e Toso

Two Pair of Shell Sconces Attributed to Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Frisco, TX

Two pair of beautiful Murano glass shell sconces. Made of heavy Murano glass and gold-plated metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

La Murrina 1990s pair of shell-shaped wall lamps in Murano glass and gilt metal.
La Murrina 1990s pair of shell-shaped wall lamps in Murano glass and gilt metal.

La Murrina 1990s pair of shell-shaped wall lamps in Murano glass and gilt metal.

By La Murrina

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

Set of two beautiful and rare original "La Murrina" shell-shaped sconces from the 1990s, made of thick clear Murano glass and streaks of Lattimo milky white. The shell workmanship o...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps
Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Unavailable

H 26 in

Pair of Vintage Shell Lamps

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of shell lamps with luminous white ceramic base & neck.Nice aged patina on the shells.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Shell Sconces
Pair of Murano Shell Sconces

Pair of Murano Shell Sconces

Unavailable

H 16 in W 13 in D 5 in

Pair of Murano Shell Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage pair of shell shaped Murano sconces with a textured interior and gold center.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Maz Shell and Peridot Earrings
Maz Shell and Peridot Earrings

Maz Shell and Peridot Earrings

By Maz

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful pair of shells have dramatic pattern and color accented with bright faceted peridots. 1 1/8 inches in size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold

Pair of Teak Shell Lounge Chairs by Kofod Larsen
Pair of Teak Shell Lounge Chairs by Kofod Larsen

Pair of Teak Shell Lounge Chairs by Kofod Larsen

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair of Teak Shell Lounge Chairs by Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Long Beach, CA

A rare pair of shell chairs designed by Kofod Larsen with bent teak seats and backrests and two tone wood frames.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos
Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos

Pair of Large Shell Lamps, Manner of Sirmos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of shell form table lamps in the manner of Sirmos.

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs
Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs

Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 16.75 in D 17.75 in

Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A superb pair of shell-back mahogany chairs probably by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving and great color and patina.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Beaux Arts Carved Wooden Shells
Beaux Arts Carved Wooden Shells

Beaux Arts Carved Wooden Shells

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 86 in D 47 in

Beaux Arts Carved Wooden Shells

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular pair of shell-motif table bases, hand-carved in wood.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Shell Mirrors, Matching Pair, White
Shell Mirrors, Matching Pair, White

Shell Mirrors, Matching Pair, White

Unavailable

H 40 in W 26 in D 8 in

Shell Mirrors, Matching Pair, White

By Seashore Chic

Located in Melbourne Beach, US

Glamorous and elegant, this pair of shell mirrors will be fabulous over a double vanity, a pair of nightstands, or flanking a fireplace.

Category

2010s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Coral

Chaumiere de Coquillage Tables shell commode pair by Patine des Caraibes
Chaumiere de Coquillage Tables shell commode pair by Patine des Caraibes

Chaumiere de Coquillage Tables shell commode pair by Patine des Caraibes

By Patine des Caraibes

Located in Sarasota, FL

Pair of mother of pearl 18th century style shell encrusted French commodes chests.

Category

2010s American Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period
Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period

Rare Pair of Japanese Arita Clam Shell Dishes- Edo Period

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo Period (1603-1868) pair of shell shaped dishes , the finely potted Clam shells are mos...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells with Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets
Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells with Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets

Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells with Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets

By Paolo Costagli

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Paolo Costagli Sterling Silver Gilt Shells With Sapphires Tsavorite Garnets. This is a beautiful pair of shells by important artist Paolo Costagli.

Category

1990s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver

Glass and Brass 'Coquille' Wall Lights from ASEA / 1940s
Glass and Brass 'Coquille' Wall Lights from ASEA / 1940s

Glass and Brass 'Coquille' Wall Lights from ASEA / 1940s

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in

Glass and Brass 'Coquille' Wall Lights from ASEA / 1940s

By ASEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall lamp. A nice pair of shell scones in heavy glass from Swedish lamp company Asea.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of encrusted shell candlesticks
Pair of encrusted shell candlesticks

Pair of encrusted shell candlesticks

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 6 in

Pair of encrusted shell candlesticks

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of brass candlesticks encrusted with various types of shells; imaginatively selected shells and interestingly placed; wonderful patina

Category

Vintage 1930s American Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set
Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set

Cartier Magnificent Modernist Gold Set

By Cartier

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A very unusual and impressive gold set by Cartier, comprising a shell bracelet composed of seven gold shells, a pair of shell earrings and a ring topped by a gold shell.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps
Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps

Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps

Unavailable

H 28 in W 17 in D 16 in

Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps

Located in Wichita, KS

Pair of Portuguese shell fragment lamps on Lucite bases with white linen lampshades.

Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Pair of Silver Shells
Pair of Silver Shells

Pair of Silver Shells

Unavailable

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Pair of Silver Shells

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Pair of silver scalloped shell dishes, Sheffield, 1903 and 1898.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.
A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.

A pair of Old Giant Clam shells Tridacna gigas.

Located in London, GB

This pair of giant clam shells are approximately 200 years old.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps
Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Unavailable

H 21 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Clam Shell Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of white painted table lamps with layered clam shells motifs and metal hardware.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia
Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia

Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional pair of South-East-Asian Bracelets made of Shell, from the Thailand Region , Bang Chiang Period, prehistoric period,5000-7000 years old, the hand-carved bracelets have...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Pair of Ceramic Shell Boxes
Pair of Ceramic Shell Boxes

Pair of Ceramic Shell Boxes

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in

Pair of Ceramic Shell Boxes

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of ceramic shell boxes.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Capize Shell Lamps
Pair of Capize Shell Lamps

Pair of Capize Shell Lamps

Unavailable

H 16 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Capize Shell Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of capize shell lamp shades with amber wash.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Carved Wood Shells
Pair of Carved Wood Shells

Pair of Carved Wood Shells

Unavailable

H 19 in W 27 in D 15 in

Pair of Carved Wood Shells

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved ribbed wood shells in a truncated, yet exaggerated, clam shell form. The back of the shell sits on a "carved rock formation." Gilded highlights throughout.

Category

20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes
Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes With Embossed Floral/Fruit Motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Side Tables
Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Side Tables

Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Side Tables

Unavailable

H 15 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Brass and Capiz Shell Side Tables

Located in North Miami, FL

Professionally restored pair of side tables have brushed, solid brass frames with inlaid tops of pearlescent, creamy white capiz shell.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sea Shell Decorated Female and Male Busts
Pair of Sea Shell Decorated Female and Male Busts

Pair of Sea Shell Decorated Female and Male Busts

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Sea Shell Decorated Female and Male Busts

Located in Paris, ile de france

A pair of sea shell decorated female and male busts, using a variety of sea shell.

Category

2010s French Modern Busts

Materials

Shell

Pair of Italian Shell Armchairs.
Pair of Italian Shell Armchairs.

Pair of Italian Shell Armchairs.

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 41 in D 37 in

Pair of Italian Shell Armchairs.

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Pair of 1950's Italian armchairs.
Just re-upholstered in electric light blue velvet.
Great shape: original pillows designed to fit perfectly with the rest of the armcha...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 35 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Pair of Mosaic Palecek Leopard Shell Table Lamps

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Pasadena, CA

This pair of mosaic shell table lamps feature a walnut base and top.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Pair of brass artillery shell casings

Pair of brass artillery shell casings

Unavailable

H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Pair of brass artillery shell casings

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II.

Category

Vintage 1940s Central American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps
Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 23 in W 9 in D 13.5 in

Pair of Murano Shell Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern style blue Murano glass table lamps in the shape of large Conch shells with contrasting round white color base with foliage trim.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Deco "Shell" Murano Sconces
Pair of Deco "Shell" Murano Sconces

Pair of Deco "Shell" Murano Sconces

Unavailable

H 17 in W 18 in D 7 in

Pair of Deco "Shell" Murano Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of deco "Shell" Murano sconces.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Metal Gilded Scallop Shells
Pair of Metal Gilded Scallop Shells

Pair of Metal Gilded Scallop Shells

Unavailable

H 4.25 in W 6 in D 3 in

Pair of Metal Gilded Scallop Shells

Located in New York, NY

A pair of metal gilded scallop shells.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Brass Shell Garniture
Pair of Italian Brass Shell Garniture

Pair of Italian Brass Shell Garniture

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Italian Brass Shell Garniture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Glamorous pair of highly decorative Italian Hollywood Regency style brass shell garniture or bookends with wonderful original aged brass patina, circa 1950s-1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Garniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Scalloped Shell Dishes
Pair of Silver Scalloped Shell Dishes

Pair of Silver Scalloped Shell Dishes

Unavailable

H 1.78 in W 11.03 in D 9.65 in

Pair of Silver Scalloped Shell Dishes

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Pair of silver scalloped shell dishes, Sheffield, 1903 and 1898.

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service
English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service

English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

An English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service, comprising a pair of oval sauce tureens, covers and stands, a 16½-inch chamfered rectangular platter, a pair of oval dishes, a pair of...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Pearlware

Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs
Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs

Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in

Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Royal blue vinyl with black trim and white fiberglass back. Steel legs. Price is for pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sconces in the Shape of Shells
Pair of Sconces in the Shape of Shells

Pair of Sconces in the Shape of Shells

Unavailable

H 7.87 in W 8.66 in D 7.87 in

Pair of Sconces in the Shape of Shells

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A pair of silvered-bronze sconces in the shape of scallop shells.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders
Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders

Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders

Unavailable

H 60.24 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Coconut Mosaic Shell Plant Holders

Located in Brussels , BE

Pair of coconut mosaic shell plant holders. Sold without the chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Coconut

Pair of Cocktail Shell Chairs, Italy, 1950
Pair of Cocktail Shell Chairs, Italy, 1950

Pair of Cocktail Shell Chairs, Italy, 1950

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Cocktail Shell Chairs, Italy, 1950

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Pair of cocktail shell chairs, Italy, 1950 Brass legs, Two-tone fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wonderful Vintage Shell Wall Sconce
Pair of Wonderful Vintage Shell Wall Sconce

Pair of Wonderful Vintage Shell Wall Sconce

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in

Pair of Wonderful Vintage Shell Wall Sconce

Located in Central, HK

Pair of wonderful 1920s vintage shell wall sconce.

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells
Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Unavailable

H 11 in W 33 in D 25 in

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful antique giant Tridacna Gigas clam shells, unpolished, in their natural state. Rare and extremely hard to find! May be purchased separately.

Category

Antique 1810s Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

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    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
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