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Mid Century Clam Shell Porcelain Bowl by Capodimonte, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A shell bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

6 French Sterling Iced Tea Scallop Clam Shell Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome set of 6 sterling spoons with a scallop or clamshell style scoop. Very attractive addition to the bar or dining table - light and of good color and in very good condition.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
remarkable piece. Initially coined the "Musling stolen" (meaning "Mussel Shell"), the Clam Chair marked the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
addition to your garden. Stand: Bottom W: 24" Top W: 35" Bottom D: 20" H : 64" Shell: 32.75"W x 19.5" D
Category

Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Barovier Large Murano Glass Bowl Vase, Clam, Shell, Conchiglia iridized
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice an early glass centerpiece made and designed by Barovier.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange Slice" style. Featuring sculpted, sturdy, wrought iron and wire diamond mesh Black ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm
Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hollywood Regency Round Silver Metal Clam Shell Serving Bowl Made in Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. However, it is quite heavy. The exterior features overlapping clam or sea shells with a scalloped rim. The
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of 4 wrought iron and metal mesh lounge designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs a...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Co. Oyster Clam Shell Enamel Pearl Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 6g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
piece features a delicate enamel shell design, opening to reveal a lustrous pearl. A perfect addition to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Huge Bronze Clam Sea Shell Planter Jardinieres 1960 s Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Enormous vintage bronze 5 sided clam shell planter pot from Hong Kong, circa 1960's. Big, heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Chairs by Seymour Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Whelk Seashell 12”W, 7”D, 6”H Half Clam Shell 10”W. 7”D, 4”H Horned Helmet Conch9”L, 7”H, 7”W
Category

Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pearlescent Acrylic Shell Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Phantasmagorical acrylic giant clam shell design table lamp possibly by the Canadian firm Rougier
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Giant Faux Shell Tabletop Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Artisan made very realistic faux clam shell sculpture in a monumental scale.
Category

20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white
Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Lg White Ceramic Clam Half Shell Serving Center Dish Plate
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a large (about 12.5 inches by 12.5 inches) classic style half clam shell ceramic dish that
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Shell Shaped Opaline Glass Wall Sconce, by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of opaline glass clam shell shaped wall sconces by Limburg, Germany. Each takes one
Category

Vintage 1960s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique Louis XV Black Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
a panelled serpentine frieze, which is centred by a carved Rococo style clam shell cartouche. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Retro 14k Pearl Clam Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
A charming and creative clam shell pendant/charm from the Retro (ca1950s) era! This wonderful sea
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large Conch Earthenware Shell Centerpiece Sculpture Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive large clam shell with incredible patina. This shell features intricate detailing on the
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Terracotta

Mid Century Cast Plaster Sculptural Giant Clam "Tridacna" C1955"
By Serge Roche
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic and such a realistic example created from plaster. Large giant clam shell to be used in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster

Kosta Boda Venus Clam
By Asa Jungnelius
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
shell after she is birthed from the sea. The Venus Clam is a decorative object with a dual role as a
Category

2010s Swedish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal

MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of near matching clam shell metal spring armchairs sold individually. The two vintage patio
Category

Early 20th Century American Statues

Materials

Metal

Conch Shell, realistic oil painting blue - grey w earth tones
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mr. Newton says, "A conch shell and two smaller shells, a scallop shell and a clam shell. Lit from
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue and white sponge ware mixing or batter bowl. With clam shell design. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Fine Quality French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Embellished with acanthus leaves, grape vines, clam shells and Bacchus masks. Date: 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century sponge ware mixing bowl is in fine condition. The sponge bowl has a clam shell
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Planter features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo with a clam shell behind them and large si. It comes
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Concrete Fountain Basins
Located in Dallas, TX
bowl is a detailed clam shell.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Fountains

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate 10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
and clam shells protruding from the edges.
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection of four bowls with clam shell pattern.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Sperti Inc. Raymond Loewy Style Adjustable Iron Floor Lamp with Aluminum Shade
By Sperti 1
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sperti Sunlamp Inc. adjustable Cast Iron with Clam Shell Aluminum Shade. In in the style of Raymond
Category

Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair 18thc French Heraldic Louis XIV style Brass Wall Sconces - Original Candle
Located in Opa Locka, FL
detailed. Clam shell form top. Very high quality sconces. Easily wired for electricity.
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Oval Antique Italian Ceramic Shell or Clam Motif Serving Platter in Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous large Italian ceramic sea shell or clam motif serving platter in cream. This platter
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair Of English Silver Grotto Wall SConces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English silver plated, single arm 'grotto' sconces, with clam shell back plates and drip
Category

Vintage 1930s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate 12.375"
Located in Atlanta, GA
and clam shells protruding from the edges. Measures: 12.375" w x 2.5" h
Category

20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Dayak Tribal Beaded Decorated Baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia
Located in London, GB
beautifully made with wood base decorated with bead work cloth and clam shell decoration. Dayak People
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Textiles

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Wood, Beads

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Half Clam Shell 12"W, 4"H, 9"D Murex Shell 11"W, 6"D, 6"H Spiny Murex 10"W, 6"D, 7"H The listing
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
$521 Sale Price / set
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Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
center of a clam shell motif with red stain. Unsigned Rive Gauche. 1970's France.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Brooches

1980s Gucci Grey Suede Convertible Cross Crossbody Hard Shell
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
clam shell style bag is constructed in a light grey suede contrasted with darker grey leather at the
Category

1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Pair of Brass and Glass Serpentine End Tables Attributed to Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Brass Scroll leg tables with clam shell motif at top holding Serpentine glass tops. Attributed to
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Finest Blown Murano Art Glass Swirl Gold Dust Flecks Bowl, Catchall, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi, Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Italian large finest Murano Art glass clam shell swirl gold dust flecks bowl, catchall. No
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold

Monumental 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing large spongeware bowl is in pristine condition and has a design sponge pattern or clam
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Painted Cast Stone Sea Shell Planter Jardiniere, c.1950s
Located in Bristol, GB
with remnants of original paint and applied clam shell decoration. Originally made to be used outside
Category

Mid-20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

A Meiji bronze vase by Nobuhira
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
with four high relief crabs and several partially exposed open clam shells on a textured ground
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

"Tropical Fish and Giant Clam, " Brilliant Art Deco Painting of Undersea Life
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the clam shell are all gorgeous. The painting comes from France, and the painter left his monogram in
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

William Adderley English Staffordshire Shell and Floral Asparagus Plate
By William Adderley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the French market. A transfer printed pattern of floral sprays dot an open clam shell, asparagus
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Biomorphic Planters, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit large biomorphic or clam shell shaped concrete planters or
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a sinuous crystal lizard
Category

1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decoration adorning the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Single Flower or Orchid Vase in Silver Plate, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clam-shell design and long lean neck. Hallmark present for electroplated silver. Fine and well-kept
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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Clam Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic clam shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, shell and brass, every clam shell was constructed with great care. Find 280 options for an antique or vintage clam shell now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer clam shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right clam shell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made clam shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maurizio Tempestini, Kodawood and Arthur Court are consistently popular.

How Much is a Clam Shell?

The average selling price for a clam shell at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $93 on the low end and $40,770 for the highest priced.
Questions About Clam Shell
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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