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A Large Japanese Green and Brown Patinated Bronze Shell Dish (Bowl)
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and substantially cast of a rarely seen shell center piece. Of scallop form raised
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
LARGE Tabletop Vintage Armani Glasses Shop Display in Tortoise Shell Case
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Phoenix, AZ
shop display contains both the glasses and its coordinating tortoise shell case.
Category
Late 20th Century American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gigantic Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large clam shell with beautiful texture.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bowls and Baskets
$4,500
Large Murano Conch Shell Barbini Sommerso and Angel Fish with Label, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Halstead, GB
Large Murano conch shell in the style of Barbini Sommerso fish with label 1970 Alfredo Barbini, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Springer Style Large Scale Tessellated Two-Tone Coconut Shell Resin Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Mount Penn, PA
1970s nice dark and light coconut shell inlaid design patterned rectangular box encased in resin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Goldscheider Reclining Nude on Shell Figurine, Sgd
Located in Pasadena, CA
reclining upon a large conch shell. Pictured in the definitive book "Goldscheider" by Ora Pinhaus.
Artist
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Exceptionally Large Burmese Dry Lacquer Buddha
Located in Seattle, WA
Exceptionally large Burmese dry lacquer statue of Buddha. Standing on a wood plinth base, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Shell
Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges
By Collett
Anderson
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval tortoiseshell box. The rounded lid and the curved sides all finely worked in excellent
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Very Large and Old Sea Turtle Taxidermy
Located in Wommelgem, BE
This Old Turtle is in a exceptionel condition.
large size and the shell has a nice patina.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens
Pink Alabaster Conch hells by Archimedes Seguso with Small Mdina Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Halstead, GB
Pink alabaster conch shells by Archimedes Seguso (circa 1958) with small mdina vase 20th century
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Celtic Cross Heidi Warr vase
By Guild of Handicraft
Heidi Warr
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
dome lid decorated with Celtic Chasing and inset with 4 large abalone shells.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Vases
Antique Large Tortoise Shell
Located in Nashville, TN
An excellent large brown tortoiseshell that can be mounted on the wall. There is a little bit of
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Buccellati, Large Shell Mounted in Sterling Silver
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large shell mounted in sterling silver
Hallmark of Frederico Buccellati and 999 silver
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tessellated Stone Sculpture Resembling a Large Shell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Modern tessellated stone sculpture resembling a large shell, 1990s.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Large Shell Gold Gilt Alligator Porcelain Centrepiece Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh very large shell form gold gilt and alligator pattern porcelain centrepiece
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Large Shell-Shaped Wooden Dish, circa 1970, France.
By Catherine Noll
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative large shell-shaped wooden dish or vide poche, circa 1970, France.
Hand-carved
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Walnut
Large Shell Necklaces from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A selection of shell necklaces from Indonesia, mounted on stands. Each uniquely different in
Category
20th Century Indonesian Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Two Large Shell Sphere
s ( Montauk Long Island ) 1950s
Located in Bellport, NY
Two very decorative large Long Island Shell sphere's (Montauk)
Long Island NY.The larger
Category
Vintage 1950s American Centerpieces
Materials
Shell
Large Shell Fossil Sculpture on Custom Iron Mount
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
available for your home on custom mount as a sculpture.
This unusual large-scale fossil once ruled the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink
Purple Large Shell Bowl
By Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano extra large shell clam bowl salmon glass L: 37 cm
By Formia Murano
Located in København, DK
Vintage giant Murano shell clam bowl in transparent salmon colored glass with large white glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large Brass Shell
Located in North Miami, FL
Large shell shaped brass bowl circa 1970's- American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Large Spectacular Tortoise Shell
Located in Bellport, NY
Magnificent large shell with excellent detail.Beautiful color and condition.
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Magnificent Oversized Tortoise Shell
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful large shell with rich origional hard finish ,would make a great wall sconce
Category
Vintage 1930s Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
1970s Italian Large Gold-Plated Shell Signed by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Italian large shell with gold-plated color By Mario Buccellati. Signed on the base M
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold Plate
Flamingo Silver Plate and Shell Sculpture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Silver plated flamingo sculpture featuring large shell.
Shell has repaired hairline crack and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
MONUMENTAL PAIR OF SHELL PAGODAS
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large shell pagoda sculptures in two sizes. These Fabulous pieces are beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Contemporary Florentine Large Burgundy Leather Shell Box
Located in Toronto, ON
for working with the highest quality materials and leathers. This large shell box is uniquely handmade
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Massive 19th Century South Pacific Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The most gorgeous shell, massive in size. Difficult to source these larger shells on this side of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Organic Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Cherub in Shell with Horn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming monumental sized cherub sitting on a large shell holding a sea shell in his hand. This
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Old Queen Helmet Conch Shell Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
and were collected many years ago. Large shell measures 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep x 8.5 inches
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$225 / set
Italian Silver Plate and Shell Bird by Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
by Gabriella Binazzi. This piece was created by integrating a large shell as its body. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
White Turtle Shell Collection
Located in Wainscott, NY
") with varied heights ranging from 6"- 8"
The large shell measures 15.5 in height, with a base dimension
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Large Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The silver over copper knopf shaped hinged cover has a large shell with repouse flowers.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Silver, Copper
$1,250
Hand Carved
Painted Wood Folk Art Shell From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky large shell was carved and painted from one piece of wood.The wonderful surface has a
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Empty shell pocket by Valenti, silver metal, Spain, 1970
By Valenti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large shell empty pocket designed by Valentin in Spain in the 1970s. Silver metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Studio Ceramics Shell Bowl, F.P.P. Vallauris, France 1960
s
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Signed at the bottom. Model L.23. Green glazed large shell shaped bowl. Comes in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Palissy Puttis and Shell Centrepiece
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Palissy centrepiece with three puttis, on the top a large shell attributed to Thomas Sergent
Category
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Centerpieces
Materials
Majolica
Mid-Century Collection of Three Decorative Brass Sea Shell Sculptures
By Fritz-Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
rust to the interior of the largest shell.
Large Shell:11" L x 5.5" D x 8" H
Flat Dish: 11" W x
Category
20th Century South Korean Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Giltwood Polychromed Book Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved giltwood polychromed book stand depicting a cherub face surrounded by a large
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque More Desk Accessories
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Silver Cornucopia
Located in London, GB
England, c.1930's, silver plated, in the form of a large shell on a circular base, the slim lid
Category
Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,163
Large Italian Hand-blown Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl in Pink and Blue, 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 'Sommerso' Murano glass bowl formed in the shape of a large shell with pink central
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Wallfountain, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Carved wooden wall fountain with a large shell basin and dog mascaron supported by a dolphin-shaped
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Stoneware "Argenta" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
side. Beautiful motif of a mermaid emerging from a large shell, surrounded by bubbles and fish. Decor
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Clam Shell
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 17in D: 11 1/2in
This Large Clam Shell is truly unique and rare! If you
Category
20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$850
C. 1820 English Late Georgian Period Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
inlaid shells - artfully scorched & shaded in the large shells for depth. Floating tea well covers. It is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Mahogany
Large Tortoise Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage tortoise shell with nice old clear lacquer finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Large Authentic Clam Shell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive sized and authentic Pacific ocean clam shell with deeply curved edge. The interior is
Category
20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Organic Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large scale clam shell crafted by mother nature, in excellent condition, with its alluring iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$4,400
An Excellent Large Tortoise Shell
Located in Bellport, NY
A Wonderful Tortoise Shell in fine condition,with a dark glossy surface, nice proportions.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Large Antique Sterling
Shell Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large size sterling silver and tortoise shell frame with wood easel back support. London
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Concretion Geological Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Two concretions, antique geological specimens. One large shell form and one small round. A
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
$200 / set
Large Clam Shell Bowls, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Two large bowls made of clam shells. Larger: 5.75" H x 16.25" W x 9.5" D.
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Shell
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic clam shell with its iconic form and sea inspired organic color and texture.
Category
20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Jade Turbo Marmoratus Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout jade turbo Marmoratus shell, rare and unusual for its size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Vintage Sea Shell, Pink, Large
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pink sea shell in a large group. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Pacific Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Vintage Sea Shell Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is the largest vintage shell box I have ever seen. It is in excellent condition and lined in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
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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.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
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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