Crab Shell

Find many varieties of an authentic crab shell available at 1stDibs. A crab shell — often made from metal, shell and brass — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage crab shell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a crab shell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right crab shell, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one crab shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fondica, Falco Marino and Paula Swinnen produced versions that are worth a look.

A crab shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,584, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $23,641.