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Tridacna Giga Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
A large tridacna giga shell form South Asia.
Category
20th Century South Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$1,500
Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell on Lucite Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
24 inches long this clam shell has great sculptural qualities. The Lucite base makes it easy to
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Lucite
Mid-Century Large French Majolica Shell Dish
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century large French Majolica shell dish.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Shell Shaped Large Bowl / Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Shell shaped large bowl / centerpiece
Italy, 1970s
bronze / copper
H 19 cm
32 cm diam
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Vintage Silver Plated Scallop Shell Dish
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large scallop shell form silver plated dish. Vintage. Raised on 3 ball feet. Very well modelled.
11
Category
20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Italian Buccellati Style Nautilus Shell Vase
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Forney, TX
A large high quality Italian Mario Buccellati style decorative silver plate nautilus shell vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
By Oggetti, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Oggetti company. The snail is super realistic, with a long neck and antenna, long body and a large shell
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Scale Early 20th Century Cowrie Shell Necklace from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A rare early 20th century cowrie shell necklace made with unusually large and brilliant white
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
Materials
Shell, Wicker
"Apollo and His Chariot in the Sky", Art Deco Bronze Dish/Bowl by Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
horses a drink -- a large shell brimming with water. The bronze is given several rich patinas -- the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
One-of-a-Kind Handmade Exotic Sea Shell Encrusted Large Scale Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
. No expense was spared in the acquisition of exotic shells and mother of pearl when creating this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell
Tridacna Giga Clam Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
A large tridacna giga clam shell.
Category
Early 20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
"Sea Breeze and High Sierra, " Pair of Art Deco Sculptures for Golden Gate Expo
By Jacques Schnier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, represents "High Sierra," and the female figure, holding a large shell, represents "Sea Breeze
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Large, 1950 Chic Design Embossed Brass Shell Bowl
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large, 1950 chic design embossed brass shell bowl.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Organic Modern Silver Giltwood Shell Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian organic modern silver giltwood shell bowl. This stunning hand carved silver gilt wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Giltwood
Large Natural Sea Shell Fan in Shadow Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant sea shell fan coral specimen professionally display in gray wood shadow box, the wood frame
Category
20th Century American Shadow Boxes
Extra Large Spikey Conch (Chicoreus ramosus) White/Pink Sea Shell 10 Inches Long
Located in Warrenton, OR
Extra Large Spikey Conch (Chicoreus ramosus) White/Pink Sea Shell 10 Inches Long
This is an
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Antique and Extra Large, Carved Shell Jewelry Box with Silver Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
The largest mid-19th century shell box we ever saw.
This wonderful antique jewelry box is the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Porcelain Figurine
Pearl Seeker
K. Himmelstoss, Rosenthal Selb Germany, 1920
By Rosenthal, Karl Himmelstoss
Located in Vienna, AT
the ground in a bent posture, balancing a large shell half on the knee of her left leg, which is
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large 1950s Wall Light Sculpture with Fish and Shells
By Moysia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare large ceramic wall art sconce with fish and shells.
Signed, Moysia.
Width 50 cm.
Height 100 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Brass Conch Shell Planter Catchall by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large solid brass conch shell planter / catch all. Made in Republic of Korea by Rosenthal Netter
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots a...
Materials
Brass
Pol Chambost Large French Midcentury Shell Bowl, circa 1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, France, circa 1950. Incised under the base "1042 Poterie
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green Coquille Snail Shell Ceramic Cachepot, Mid-Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large ceramic cachepot or planter shaped like a snail shell, superb green glaze. Very good used
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mother of Pearl Nautilus Shell
Located in New York, NY
Vintage mother of pearl nautilus shell. Beautiful large scale natural nautilus shell, perfect for
Category
20th Century Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen Tridacna
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tridacna (giant clam) is a genus of large, saltwater clams, with striated shells with 4-6 fluted
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Sterling Silver Decorated Conch Shells
Located in Westport, CT
Three sterling silver decorative artist made conch shells.
Large 5" x 3", medium 4.75 " x 2.75
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Garniture
Materials
Silver
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Large Ovoid Shape Silver Plate Mounted Young Penn Shell Vessel or Vase, 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This large ovoid shape silver plate mounted vessel or vase consists of a resin-like inner body
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare English Minton Porcelain Campana Gilded Garniture Urns Vases, circa 1810
By Minton
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gilded with large shell and leaf all round detailing above a circular base with fleur-de-le pattern on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Bronze Pixiu Lions with Turtle Shells Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
has interesting turtle shells, symbolizing longevity. They are fantastic sculptures and make great
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carmen Vase Large in Shagreen, Stone, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The large carmen vase is a sculptural piece creating a dramatic statement in any room. This vase is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Shell, Shagreen Stingray
Giant Pacific Clam Shell on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a spectacular large Pacific clam shells with Lucite stand/base.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Pacific Islands Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Lucite, Shell
Large Antique Minton Yellow Majolica Shell on Seaweed Jardinière or Planter
By Minton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This enormous yellow majolica figural shell jardinière was made by the renowned Minton's factory of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Majolica
Large Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Large Articulated Silver and Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture/ Bottle Opener by Los Castillo
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Abalone
Artist Sandy Moran Shellwork, "Love You Forever", in Antique Glove Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
with an inlaid lighter colored wood border. The center of the top is inlaid with a large shell design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Large Barovier Mid-Century Murano Italian Art Glass Clam Shell Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large Mid-Century Murano clam shell vase or centerpiece.
Attributed to Barovier.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Italian Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A very cool mid century Italian hand carved wooden sea shell with white painted surface. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Large Clam Shell Bowl on Base Stand
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Lovely large glazed ceramic bowl in form of giant clamshell.
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle carapace turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated color scheme
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens
Materials
Sea turtle
$8,450
Large Murano Glass "Brutalist" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "sommerso" Bowl Element shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass 1.7kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light brow...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra Large Original Vintage Shell Bowl in Solid Walnut Wood, Germany, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
walnut bowl shell
Description:
Original 1960s walnut bowl made in Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Italian Modern Faux Tortoise Shell Blown Glass Bowl and Large Platter, 1960s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern faux tortoiseshell footed blown glass bowl and large charger from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Heavy Large Brass Shell Plate Desk Element Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brass metal shell plate element
Origin:
Germany
Material:
Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Barnacle Clusters Sra Shell Wall Sculpture Natural Specimen
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful organic modern natural specimens large barnacles cluster sea shell wall sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Pair of Vintage Monumental Pillar Shell Encrusted Candle Holders
Located in Charleston, SC
A large pair of shell encrusted pedestal candle holders. Made of resin, grout, and shells
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Folk Art More Candle Holders
Materials
Shell, Resin
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Red-Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Ochre" 1, 1Kg Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass 1.3kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light brow...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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Large Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of large shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and glass, all large shells available were constructed with great care. Find 190 antique and vintage large shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Large shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large large shells, so small large shells measuring 3.55 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made large shells over the years, but those made by Art Vannes, Alfredo Barbini and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for large shells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large shells begin at $75 and can go as high as $18,403, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.
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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
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Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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